All images © Hannah Starkey. Courtesy Maureen Paley, London On show as part of the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, the Belfast artist’s 21 portraits gesture towards a stoic, complex understanding of womanhood I found it hard to describe to myself how I felt walking around Hannah Starkey’s Principled and Revolutionary: Northern Ireland’s… Continue reading Negotiating women: The quiet strength of Hannah Starkey’s peacemaking portraits
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April’s 10 standout Licensing photos
Each month, we highlight some of the best Licensing submissions in our 500px New in Licensing Gallery. In this series, we’ll delve into why these photos are in high demand and make for excellent Licensing content. As part of our ongoing commitment to educate and inform our 500px Licensing Contributors, we’ll feature new and relevant… Continue reading April’s 10 standout Licensing photos
Our pick of this season’s best new photobooks
Travel from quiet gardens to the world’s financial capitals in entries from Loose Joints, Dewi Lewis and Photo Editions Jamie Murray, Folly (Photo Editions) When Jamie Murray realised that he would not be granted access to photograph inside a UK prison, he began experimenting with alternative storytelling techniques. Interested in the living institutions that form… Continue reading Our pick of this season’s best new photobooks
21 Tips for Breathtaking Wedding Photography
The post 21 Tips for Breathtaking Wedding Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Darren Rowse. When you’re just starting out in the world of wedding photography, capturing stunning images can seem incredibly daunting. After all, you only get one chance to photograph the big day; there are no do-overs or… Continue reading 21 Tips for Breathtaking Wedding Photography
Beyond Portraiture: Using the camera to construct a sense of self
© Jialin Yan. This article was printed in British Journal of Photography: The Portrait Issue. Genesis Báez, Jialin Yan and Anne Vetter use the camera to reflect on the self, drawing on self-portraiture but also documenting the people and places that directly shape their unique identity The documentation of self has been foundational to photography.… Continue reading Beyond Portraiture: Using the camera to construct a sense of self
The power of a background in portrait photography
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
6 Tips for Beautiful Portraits on Location
The post 6 Tips for Beautiful Portraits on Location appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Darlene Hildebrandt. Struggling to capture great on-location portraits? You’re not alone. Unlike studio portrait photography, photoshoots on location can be unpredictable and stressful. Even if you’re using a flash, you generally need to factor in the… Continue reading 6 Tips for Beautiful Portraits on Location
Best birthday gifts for beginner photographers
Kelly Sikkema, Unsplash We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best camera battery charger DigiPower Universal Li-ion Battery Charger Check Price This universal charger works with all the major brands, fits in your pocket, and comes with an adapter for your car. Best… Continue reading Best birthday gifts for beginner photographers
Laugh it up fuzzball – the year’s funniest pet photos
Nilo’s Love for water. Winner of the Dog category. “Nilo is an adopted puppy about 10 months old. He was hit by a car and was barely saved. Now recovered, he has just discovered water for the first time. His capers and pirouettes show his passion for water. Love at first sight”. Jose Bayon What’s… Continue reading Laugh it up fuzzball – the year’s funniest pet photos
Peer ‘behind-the-scenes’ of famous works of art with the help of AI
The famous painting, “Girl with a pearl earring” with its borders extended. August Kamp / OpenAI / Johannes Vermeer This article originally appeared on Popular Science. Open AI, developers of the AI text-to-image generator DALL-E 2, have just announced a new feature for the app called “outpainting”. It allows users to extend existing images and works… Continue reading Peer ‘behind-the-scenes’ of famous works of art with the help of AI