In 1981, the Swedish vodka company Absolut made history by running ads in The Advocate and After Dark, two magazines geared toward gay men. In the 1990s, Subaru actively spoke to lesbian buyers at a time when few companies did so. In the 2000s, brands like Levi’s and Toyota ran commercials featuring lesbian and gay… Continue reading Capturing Pride and joy in commercial Licensing
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Paris streets in B&W, Meyerowitz’s classic ‘Cape Light,’ and other books worth viewing
From Joel Meyerowitz’s “Cape Light”. © Joel Meyerowitz This month, we look at a collection of COVID-19 lockdown portraits of mothers and their children, each captured through a pane of glass; a series of subtle B&W photos showing a diverse Parisian quarter; a look at the history of portrait photography, from the Daguerreotype to the… Continue reading Paris streets in B&W, Meyerowitz’s classic ‘Cape Light,’ and other books worth viewing
Redefining age in active lifestyle photography
In 2020, Subaru ran a commercial celebrating the relationship between a grandma and her granddaughter, as they embark on a road trip. They get milkshakes, dance along to the radio, and chat about the future. At one point, after noticing her granddaughter make eye contact with a cute boy, the grandma runs out to get… Continue reading Redefining age in active lifestyle photography
Summer fun in the sun: Our favorite reader-submitted Photos of the Day
Jason Simpson Summer is here and in the Southern United States, that means rain, generous drops, rumbling thunder, and humidity. But elsewhere, summer is the beach, the pool, or a walk on a pier. Summer is also fireworks—and lots of them. This week’s challenge asked readers to submit photos that showed what summer is to… Continue reading Summer fun in the sun: Our favorite reader-submitted Photos of the Day
Best home printers in 2022
Amazon Best for photos Epson SureColor P900 Check Price Best for home offices Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5850 Check Price Best cheap printer Canon Pixma MG3620 all-in-one printer Check Price The right home printer for you really depends on the kind of output you expect from it. Pro photographers have very different printing needs than casual… Continue reading Best home printers in 2022
NFT trends: The next wave of futuristic art
Amid the pandemic, when the photographer Daniel Cheong found himself unable to travel, he started building impossible, futuristic composites in Photoshop. The results are breathtaking, combining the neon lights and sky-high architecture of Bangkok, Hong Kong, Dubai, Chongqing, and beyond to create dizzying megacities straight from a dream. Early this year, he released his first… Continue reading NFT trends: The next wave of futuristic art
Majesty, mystery, and a dash of daring reign in these mountaineering photos
“FIFAD moondreamers”. Yhabril Moro A lone skier sails past chillingly beautiful ice crystals. Two climbers hang precariously from a cliff at golden hour. Four cyclists ride in the glow of the moon. These are just a few of the thrilling entries of this year’s CVCEPHOTO contest, a program that works to promote mountain sports and… Continue reading Majesty, mystery, and a dash of daring reign in these mountaineering photos
VAULT Creator Highlight with Iryna iSky
VAULT is an NFT space created by creators for creators, your go-to place for high-quality, curated, digital art from top creators around the globe. The VAULT highlight series focuses on the creators that are part of our NFT Community. This week we are excited to introduce you to, Iryna iSky. Iryna iSky is one of the… Continue reading VAULT Creator Highlight with Iryna iSky
12 questions to ask yourself before your first wedding photography job
Getty Images This post has been updated. It originally published on March 13, 2016. In martial arts, there’s a saying that goes something like, “The white belt is the most difficult belt to attain.” It implies that the first step is the toughest—and that can be true of wedding photography, too. That first wedding shoot… Continue reading 12 questions to ask yourself before your first wedding photography job
Tips from a pro: An introduction to wedding photography
Getty Images This post has been updated. It originally published on June 15, 2012 As the ones responsible for capturing a wedding day in images, we photographers are under a ton of pressure. To help you next time you’re asked (or even hired) to assume the role, we tapped ten top wedding pros for their… Continue reading Tips from a pro: An introduction to wedding photography