Early this year, a report from the Pew Research Center revealed that even as more workplaces have reopened, 59% of American workers who say their jobs could be done mostly from home, were teleworking all or most of the time. The most interesting finding, perhaps, was the motivation behind working from home (WFH). In the… Continue reading Capturing homelife in commercial Licensing
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Licensing Contributor Lukas Klima shares his process for taking exceptional nature photography
At 500px amazing photography is at our core, but these photos would not be possible without the talented people behind the lens. The 500px Spotlight series highlights the global and diverse photographers that are part of the 500px Community. This week we are excited to introduce you to Licensing contributor Lukas Klima. Lukas Klima is an Austrian… Continue reading Licensing Contributor Lukas Klima shares his process for taking exceptional nature photography
New gear: Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 9mm f/1.7 for Micro Four Thirds
The new lens is compact, light-weight, and weather-sealed. Panasonic Meet the Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 9mm f/1.7 lens for Four Thirds system cameras. Offering an 18mm equivalent field of view in a reasonably compact body, this lens is poised to become a new go-to for folks shooting everything from landscapes to street photography, videography to… Continue reading New gear: Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 9mm f/1.7 for Micro Four Thirds
Best thermal imaging cameras in 2022
Flir Best overall Hti-Xintai Higher Resolution Check Price Best budget FLIR TG267 Check Price Best for iPhone Seek Thermal CompactPro Check Price Thermal imaging cameras–sometimes called heat sensor cameras or thermal imaging guns–have a broad range of applications and come in an even broader range of configurations, from thermal security cameras to specialized firefighting tools. … Continue reading Best thermal imaging cameras in 2022
How to ensure you’re practicing ethical wildlife photography
At the height of the pandemic, the wildlife photographers Lea Milde and Anskar Lenzen knew they had to find a way to give back to animals and the people advocating on their behalf. In response to the crisis, they put together their first-ever public calendar, with 100% of the proceeds going to Merazonia, a wildlife… Continue reading How to ensure you’re practicing ethical wildlife photography
How to Record a Video Podcast With Remote Guests Using Squadcast
Don’t get me wrong, there were already a bunch of great resources for communicating with coworkers and friends: Skype and Zoom are prime examples. But what about podcasting with guest in remote locations? How do you manage files easily? Will there be massive audio drift? What if someone isn’t recording the audio on their end… Continue reading How to Record a Video Podcast With Remote Guests Using Squadcast
Meta launches NFTs on Instagram… and they ‘shimmer’
Instagram is partnering with select creators and collectors to pioneer their new “Digital Collectibles” feature. Meta Instagram is making a foray into the world of NFTs. This digital form of art creation and collection has been making waves in recent years—and not always for the right reasons. But, it seems, whether you like it or… Continue reading Meta launches NFTs on Instagram… and they ‘shimmer’
Five tips for capturing your subjects in a commercial lifestyle shoot
A recent study commissioned by the personal care company Schick revealed that 85% of men prefer to see everyday people depicted in advertising. Inspired by their findings, the brand interviewed men across the country, forgoing the use of professional models, actors, or celebrities for a more candid, documentary-style aesthetic. The study—and subsequent rebrand—was one in… Continue reading Five tips for capturing your subjects in a commercial lifestyle shoot
DJI Mini 3 Pro review: our new favorite travel drone
Always on the lookout for obstacles, the Mini 3 Pro has three sets of binocular optical sensors that scan forward, behind and beneath the drone. Mason Marsh The sub-250 gram drone market is flooded with flying toys, but today’s launch of the DJI Mini 3 Pro is giving us a travel-friendly aerial marvel with 3-way… Continue reading DJI Mini 3 Pro review: our new favorite travel drone
Best tablets for photo editing in 2022
Stan Horaczek Best overall iPad Pro 11” (3rd Generation) Check Price Best budget Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Check Price Best for photo and video editing iPad Pro 12.9” (5th Generation) Check Price Just a few years ago, using a tablet for photo editing seemed outlandish. For all the years we have been in the digital… Continue reading Best tablets for photo editing in 2022