Tag: magic

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

Tips for gorgeous fall photos

As the days grow shorter, tree swallows and monarch butterflies begin their migrations. Garden spiders weave their webs, visible in the morning dew. Over warm water, the cool autumn air creates ethereal fog. The green leaves turn to shades of lemon, amber, and mahogany. The quality of the sunlight itself also changes at this time… Continue reading Tips for gorgeous fall photos

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

Capture the Magic of Winter Twilight Behind the Lens 

Twilight occurs year round, but there’s something extra special about this ethereal light during the winter season. Here are some… The post Capture the Magic of Winter Twilight Behind the Lens  appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.

Watch this great explanation of how photographic film works

Expired film can cost more than fresh film on the secondary market. That’s also part of the magic. Stan Horaczek It’s easy to talk about film as if it’s magic. Many analog shooters will talk at length about how the medium itself gives photography an intangible sense of curiosity and wonder. I’m guilty of it… Continue reading Watch this great explanation of how photographic film works

12 of the top fine art photographers to follow on 500px

The year was 1902. It was early March, and Alfred Stieglitz had just formed the Photo-Secession, an art movement for photographers. It was snowing in New York City, and Stieglitz and his colleagues were getting ready to open their first exhibition. They were a daring bunch, employing tools like darkroom manipulation and special lenses and… Continue reading 12 of the top fine art photographers to follow on 500px

46 Best Photoshop Actions With Creative Photo Effects

Creative Photoshop actions can achieve very high-quality photo effects without it having to take you days, hours, or your whole work week creating them from scratch. In this article, I’ll show you the 46 best Photoshop actions with creative photo effects. Create an awesome photo easily with this premium photo effect from Envato Elements. These… Continue reading 46 Best Photoshop Actions With Creative Photo Effects

The Create Fund: Ranti Ameila’s Dreamlike Illustrations

Illustrator Ranti Amelia’s tender yet magical artwork has a way of telling stories that tug at the heart. Here’s a peek into her process. The post The Create Fund: Ranti Ameila’s Dreamlike Illustrations appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.