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

Winter wonderlands: 11 tips to create whimsical landscapes

While it can be tempting to curl up indoors with a cup of tea and a blazing fire, winter is one of the most magical seasons for photographers—regardless of where you live. The Dutch photographer Roeselien Raimond, for instance, has braved -12°C weather to witness wild foxes playing amid a snowstorm. Meanwhile, in Iceland, Patrycja… Continue reading Winter wonderlands: 11 tips to create whimsical landscapes

How to Export JPGs from Lightroom Classic

Perhaps the greatest joy of photography is sharing your work with others and showcasing your creations. The path to getting the image online, however, can be difficult. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to export web-ready images with the best results. The Compression Dance Whether your images are being loaded onto a website or… Continue reading How to Export JPGs from Lightroom Classic

The best underwater cameras of 2022

Stan Horaczek We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Olympus Tough TG-6 SEE IT A solid all-around options Best for video GoPro Hero10 Black SEE IT It doesn’t get easier than this for underwater shooting Best disposable Kodak Weekend Underwater Disposable… Continue reading The best underwater cameras of 2022

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

How to Join the Guilded Media Workers’ Cooperative

Welcome back to our look at cooperative media-making. So far we’ve looked at a co-op subscription platform and how to split streaming revenue on a YouTube video. Freelancing can be a tough gig and it can often leave you feeling like you are on your own. Billing, gear, website, social media, taxes, and health, it’s… Continue reading How to Join the Guilded Media Workers’ Cooperative

Maestro Contributor: David Rowley

David is a 360º photographer from Christchurch, New Zealand, who joined 360Cities back in 2010. He has published a diverse range of amazing 360º images; his nature landscapes panoramas are quite popular and that’s for a good reason.  Check out just a few of them below and go to David’s profile page to fully enjoy… Continue reading Maestro Contributor: David Rowley

How to engage Gen Z in your commercial portfolio

They’re on track to be the best-educated generation yet. 49% get most of their news from social media. 49% work remotely at least some of the time. They’re 20% more likely than other generations to try a new product to see how it compares to their current brand. 75% agree that the world is at… Continue reading How to engage Gen Z in your commercial portfolio

15 Top Title Templates for Premiere Pro — Text Motion Graphics

The opening titles are your first chance to really wow the audience. In this article we’ve chosen 15 of the Best Premiere Pro Animated Title Templates from Envato Elements. They’re perfect for getting your viewers eager to see the rest of your video. Top Title Templates from Envato Elements If you prefer to experiment with… Continue reading 15 Top Title Templates for Premiere Pro — Text Motion Graphics