Abby Ferguson Making the leap from candids to posed portraits of friends and family can be stressful, even for top photographers. When posing people, uncertainties abound: How should you light your model? Which lens is right? How do you draw out great facial expressions? Follow these five tips from photographer Patrick James Miller to help… Continue reading Five tips for more flattering portrait photography
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Licensing Contributor Kaitlyn Sawyer gives insight on capturing emotion and embracing diversity in commercial advertising
At 500px amazing photography is at our core, but these photos would not be possible without the talented people behind the lens. The 500px Spotlight series highlights the global and diverse photographers that are part of the 500px Community. This week we are excited to introduce you to Licensing Contributor Kaitlyn Sawyer. Kaitlyn Sawyer is… Continue reading Licensing Contributor Kaitlyn Sawyer gives insight on capturing emotion and embracing diversity in commercial advertising
Negotiating women: The quiet strength of Hannah Starkey’s peacemaking portraits
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
10 Top Cartoon and Adobe After Effects Animation Presets
Sprinkle some cartoon and animation pizzazz on your next project and watch the bedazzlement begin. These 10 innovative Adobe After Effects animation templates will up your cartoon game to new levels. You won’t even have to learn how to animate in After Effects! Top Cartoon Templates for Animating in After Effects Envato Elements offers unlimited downloads… Continue reading 10 Top Cartoon and Adobe After Effects Animation Presets
The 500px guide to capturing celebrations and milestone for content that sells!
Every year brands and marketers build celebrations of all kinds into their content calendars. For many companies, celebrations and cultural recognitions are a perfect platform for product launches and seasonal collections. In the west, the winter holidays remain heavily commercialized, with projections for retail shopping to reach, on average, $1,455 US per consumer during the… Continue reading The 500px guide to capturing celebrations and milestone for content that sells!
Remembering Mik Critchlow, the North East’s great narrator
All images © Mik Critchlow The social documentary photographer, who passed away last week on his 68th birthday, told the story of his industrial hometown of Ashington with unparalleled insight and sensitivity To remember Mik Critchlow is to tell the story of a place, a man whose life and photographs existed in symbiotic union with… Continue reading Remembering Mik Critchlow, the North East’s great narrator
The best stylus for iPad in 2023
cottonbro, Pexels We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best for photographers Apple Pencil 2nd Generation SEE IT Still one of the best digital pens on the market. Best for artists Adonit Note+ Digital Pencil with Palm Rejection SEE IT A great alternative… Continue reading The best stylus for iPad in 2023
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
Capturing emotion in your commercial portraits
Emotion has a powerful influence over our everyday purchasing decisions, and this year, new research from the research consultancy Brand Keys revealed just how far that influence goes. In 1997, researchers found that rational considerations weighed more heavily than emotional ones when driving brand loyalty. However, that’s changed today, with emotional considerations outpacing rational ones.… Continue reading Capturing emotion in your commercial portraits
The best camera cases in 2022
Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Pelican Air 1535 Case With TrekPak Dividers SEE IT Best for travel Nanuk 935 Waterproof Carry-On Hard Case with Lid Organizer SEE IT Best for studio photographers Amazon Basics Large Hard Rolling… Continue reading The best camera cases in 2022