Ever since Irving Penn first started experimenting with white paper backdrops in the 1940s—and later, an old, repurposed theater curtain from the 1950s—portrait photographers have been pushing the boundaries of what backgrounds can look like. Far beyond the scope of the conventional, artists on 500px have found new ways to use traditional studio items—such as… Continue reading The power of a background in portrait photography
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The best webcams in 2023
Stan Horaczek We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Logitech HD Pro c920S SEE IT The right mix of quality and price for most people Best for business Logitech Brio 4K SEE IT 4K resolution makes for a clearer picture Best… Continue reading The best webcams in 2023
The best cellular trail cameras of 2023
Stan Horaczek We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best Overall TACTACAM Reveal XB SEE IT An excellent all-around cellular trail camera, with strong photos and decently priced subscriptions. Best Picture Quality Covert Blackhawk LTE SEE IT A strong camera and good scene… Continue reading The best cellular trail cameras of 2023
The best Leica cameras in 2023
Dan Bracaglia We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Leica M11 SEE IT This super-versatile camera maintains the old-school style. Best Leica film camera Leica MP SEE IT Yes, Leica still makes a film rangefinder and it’s great. Best Leica compact… Continue reading The best Leica cameras in 2023
Prepare authentic photos of LOVE for Valentine’s Day 2023
Ever since Hallmark coined the term “The Valentine’s Store” in a now-famous 1985 commercial, brands have connected with their customers in creative ways in the leadup to February 14th. According to estimates gathered over the years, 58 million pounds of chocolate are sold during Valentine’s week, sparkling wine sales spike, and 250 million roses are… Continue reading Prepare authentic photos of LOVE for Valentine’s Day 2023
7 ways to make the most of your location and create content that sells
According to a new trend report by Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo, 2023 will be a year of exploration, with travelers interested in bustling city culture, rustic outdoorsy lodges, and unconventional “hidden gem” destinations. For commercial photographers, who not only stay up-to-date on trends but also help set them, the new year poses an opportunity to… Continue reading 7 ways to make the most of your location and create content that sells
Epson releases two new EcoTank printers that skip the ink cartridges
The Epson EcoTank ET-2840 Special Edition is an all-in-one for home use. Epson Epson has announced two new printers in its EcoTank line. The release of the ET-2840 Special Edition and EcoTank ET-4810 expands on Epson’s already fairly extensive options for cartridge-free printing. The EcoTank design utilizes tanks that are filled with ink from bottles… Continue reading Epson releases two new EcoTank printers that skip the ink cartridges
The best LED light panels of 2023
Unsplash, Aditya Wardhana We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best For Photographers Rotolight Neo 2 SEE IT A versatile LED panel that doubles as an action-freezing flash. Best For Content Creators Lume Cube Bicolor LED Light SEE IT The perfect LED panel… Continue reading The best LED light panels of 2023
Five Licensing trends you need to know for 2023
In the wake of the pandemic, how we interact with brands has fundamentally changed. Consider this finding from the IBM Institute for Business Value: in the past, consumers put a premium on cost, value, and convenience. But today, more people are now choosing brands based on how well those companies align with their values. In… Continue reading Five Licensing trends you need to know for 2023
How to Use Direct Sunlight in Environmental Lighting and Portrait Photography
Here’s a typical scenario: we’ve got a camera, a subject, and we’re outside, with the sun as our primary light source. And we can’t move the sun! We can only move our subject and the camera. So let’s find out where we should position the subject in relationship to the sun. The Sun From The… Continue reading How to Use Direct Sunlight in Environmental Lighting and Portrait Photography