This photographer creates dramatic flower studies using the simplest of setups

“Anemone Study”. Katie Mitchell One of my favorite hashtags on Instagram is #FloralFriday, and it’s safe to say that Paris-based lifestyle photographer Katie Mitchell does it like no other. Follow her and your feed will be overrun with nostalgic, dreamy images of the City of Light—including the florists and flowers that seem to be on… Continue reading This photographer creates dramatic flower studies using the simplest of setups

Capturing motherhood in commercial advertising

Last year, the parenting products company Frida released its first TV commercial during the Golden Globes. Featuring moms in real life, the ad highlighted the moments we rarely see in commercial media: the clogged ducts, the cabbage compresses, and other lactation hurdles. Within a few days, the original version of the ad had racked up… Continue reading Capturing motherhood in commercial advertising

Pixy is a tiny, $230 selfie drone built for Snapchat

The Pixy drone retails for $230 and fits in the palm of your hand. Snap Inc. Drone debutantes, rejoice! At the 2022 Snap Partner Summit, Snap Inc. CEO Evan Spiegel announced the launch of Pixy, a user-friendly, yellow pocket drone built specifically for use with the Snapchat app. Dubbed the “friendly flying camera” and touted… Continue reading Pixy is a tiny, $230 selfie drone built for Snapchat

10 photojournalists to follow to stay informed on Ukraine

“We have to fight, but fight for life. You can’t fight for dust when there is nothing and no people. That’s why it is important to stop this war,” Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the Associated Press. Evgeniy Maloletka As the war continues in Ukraine, an influx of information swarms social media. Amid the feeds,… Continue reading 10 photojournalists to follow to stay informed on Ukraine

Best selfie sticks of 2022

Lucas Favre via Unsplash Best stabilizer DJI OM 5 Check Price A full-fledged gimbal takes this well beyond the average selfie stick. Best budget Vproof selfie stick Check Price This extremely cheap option still offers Bluetooth connectivity. Best tripod Texlar 48″ Selfie Stick Tripod Check Price Extendable tripod legs make this pick extremely versatile. You… Continue reading Best selfie sticks of 2022

Video Contributor: Li Ben

Li is a Chinese 360º videographer and photographer who shoots HD and 4K videos. He has been publishing 360º content on 360Cities since 2015.If you would like to visit the Summer Palace, the Olympic area, or the Chinese Pavilion in Beijing, visit Li’s profile page straight away. You’ll also find 360º videos of the lovely… Continue reading Video Contributor: Li Ben

2022 World Press Photo Contest regional winners announced

A collage showing some of the regional winners from this years World Press Photo Contest. World Press Photo The regional winners of the 2022 World Press Photo Contest have just been announced. Although the contest has been running for 65 years, this is the first time they’ve used a regional format. We’re pretty excited about… Continue reading 2022 World Press Photo Contest regional winners announced

Nomad Contributor: Martin Hertel

Martin is a panorama photographer from Franconia, Germany. Martin joined 360Cities way back in 2009 and he has been publishing his great 360º creations ever since. Martin and his camera have traveled to Italy, Iceland, France, Namibia, USA, Sweden, Germany, Hong Kong, Austria, Czech Republic, UK, United Arab Emirates, and Canada. Check out a sample of… Continue reading Nomad Contributor: Martin Hertel

Best selfie stick: You’ve got a clear vision, so let’s get you a clear picture

Lucas Favre via Unsplash Best stabilizer DJI OM 5 Check Price A full-fledged gimbal takes this well beyond the average selfie stick. Best budget Vproof selfie stick Check Price This extremely cheap option still offers Bluetooth connectivity. Best tripod Texlar 48″ Selfie Stick Tripod Check Price Extendable tripod legs make this pick extremely versatile. You… Continue reading Best selfie stick: You’ve got a clear vision, so let’s get you a clear picture