Family photographs have always been some of our most treasured belongings, but perhaps the uncertainty of the past three years has underscored just how important they can be. At the height of the pandemic, you might remember that people lifted their spirits by recreating old family photos as part of a viral TikTok challenge. Earlier… Continue reading Seven family session tips: Posing, choosing an appropriate location, and more!
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Shining light on disabilities in your commercial shoots
More than one in four (26%) adults in the United States have some type of disability. That’s an estimated 61 million people. But research from Nielsen, released in 2021, reveals that only 1% of primetime ads include representations of disability-related visuals, themes, or topics. What’s more, just 3% of advertising spend in primetime went to… Continue reading Shining light on disabilities in your commercial shoots
Lettuce Delivery to Feed Florida’s Manatees
Die-off of aquatic grass and cold temperatures threaten the marine mammals
2022 Pop Awards: The best new photo gear of the year
The Pop Awards highlights our favorite gear in 2022. Stan Horaczek The end of each year gives us an opportunity to look back at all the good things that happened over the last 12 months. We’re looking back at photos we’ve taken, shoots we’ve enjoyed, things we’ve learned, and people we’ve met. But it’s also… Continue reading 2022 Pop Awards: The best new photo gear of the year
How to Create a Signature Look for Your Photos With Lightroom Classic
If you follow photographers on social media, try this out: open your favorite app, start scrolling, but try not to look at who posted the photo. Now, try to guess the photographer behind each image. It might be easier than you think, thanks to each photographer’s signature look. A signature look is the repeated combination of shooting… Continue reading How to Create a Signature Look for Your Photos With Lightroom Classic
The best gifts under $100 for photographers
Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best filter for landscape photographers Hoya 77mm PROND 16 Neutral Density 4 Stop (1.2) Filter SEE IT Best for high-end instant film photography Fujifilm Instax Mini 40 Instant Camera SEE IT Best for adding… Continue reading The best gifts under $100 for photographers
10 Top Spring Templates for After Effects
Spring has sprung… or at least, it will soon! If you’re prepared for new beginnings, the smell of cut grass, and soft pastel colours, then you’ll love our spring-themed, professionally designed templates to help you make awesome videos this season. In this article, we cover a mix of After Effects templates available from Envato Elements… Continue reading 10 Top Spring Templates for After Effects
3 Top Easter Video Templates for After Effects
This Easter, create some quick and effective video content with a template to help share your message. Easter and Christianity Easter is a Christian festival that commemorates the resurrection of Jesus: Easter is the culmination of Lent (in Western Christianity), a 40-day period of fasting and prayer. The week up to Easter Sunday, referred to… Continue reading 3 Top Easter Video Templates for After Effects
How to use a trail camera for hunting
Here are some tips on how to successfully use a trail camera. Brandon Miller Every hunting season, many hunters grab their trail camera and set up on a game trail in hopes of capturing glimpses of their next potential target. Using a trail camera can be highly rewarding, giving you insight into the animals that… Continue reading How to use a trail camera for hunting
Leica M11 sample photos: 60 megapixels sure looks good
Converted from DNG, vignetting reduced | ISO 64 | 1/500 sec | f/8. Jeff Keller The flagship Leica M11 rangefinder launched earlier this year boasting a host of upgrades, most notably, a higher-resolution sensor and a more powerful processor. And yet, the camera sports the same basic design as its ancestors, dating back to the… Continue reading Leica M11 sample photos: 60 megapixels sure looks good