Tag: Light

2022 fall trends to start shooting now!

With the back-to-school season on the horizon, and the fall and winter holidays arriving shortly thereafter, we’re entering a busy time for retail and marketing. What’s more, research from McKinsey indicates that more consumers in the US are trying new brands than they did in 2020 and 2021, meaning that companies and advertisers will have… Continue reading 2022 fall trends to start shooting now!

Thomas Hoepker’s ’63 road trip, plus four other fantastic photobooks to get you inspired

Controlled Burn & Dodge #1, CA 1999. © Bob Kolbrener This month’s photobook selection includes a collection of photos of pairs by Finnish photographer Pentti Sammallahti; Thomas Hoepker’s look back at his 1963 road trip; Alex Webb and Rebecca Norris Webb’s lockdown project of photos from Cape Cod; a collection of Bob Kolbrener’s B&W Californian… Continue reading Thomas Hoepker’s ’63 road trip, plus four other fantastic photobooks to get you inspired

5 Most Common Misconceptions About Influencer Marketing

Social media superstars can help your marketing take flight. In this myth buster, learn how to effectively engage them in your campaigns. The post 5 Most Common Misconceptions About Influencer Marketing appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.

Karl Features in This WIRED Article on Lighting Like a Pro

WIRED recently asked Karl for his thoughts on the importance of lighting in photography and filmmaking. His responses feature in an article titled ‘How to Light Your Photos and Videos Like a Pro’. The article explains that, whether you’re a hobbyist or a professional, getting the basics of lighting right is essential to creating effective… Continue reading Karl Features in This WIRED Article on Lighting Like a Pro

iFootage Anglerfish LED Lights Review

How do the new iFootage Anglerfish LED lights stack up against their broncolor and Aputure rivals? In this video, I put the iFootage Anglerfish SL1 60DN, 220DN and 320DN lights through their paces, testing for power, colour accuracy, and slow-mo capabilities. I look at these new COB (chip on board) units in detail, including their… Continue reading iFootage Anglerfish LED Lights Review

Member Spotlight: Sam Jamison

For many years, photography was just a hobby for Sam Jamison. But his passion for it never diminished. Today, he’s a professional product photographer with a roster of clients, plus prints on sale in multiple galleries. “The main thing I’ve learned from Karl is that lighting is as much a science as it is an… Continue reading Member Spotlight: Sam Jamison

Could NFTs be used for online identity verification?

Right now, you can buy an NFT of your favorite photograph, buy land in a metaverse like Decentraland or Cryptovoxels, and build a virtual gallery exhibition from scratch. In 2021, metaverse real estate sales hit $500 million. Experts say that number could double this year. The way we interact online is changing, and it’s happening… Continue reading Could NFTs be used for online identity verification?

Best Xiaomi phones for 2022

Abby Ferguson Most affordable Xiaomi Poco X4 Pro 5G Check Price Best Redmi Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro Check Price Best mid range Xiaomi 11T Pro Check Price Chances are you might not have heard of Xiaomi phones (pronounced shao-mee, think “show me the money”!), which translates to “little rice.” And yet they are one… Continue reading Best Xiaomi phones for 2022

How to shoot better car photos

Show your whip off with some tasteful motion blur. Mark Elias Many types of creative possibilities are available when photographing cars. You’re proud of your’s and what you may have done to it. But there are good ways and bad to show others the apples and oranges of your eyes. Follow our advice and you’ll be… Continue reading How to shoot better car photos