Tokina is now offering three ultra-compact super-telephoto lenses

Tokina Super-telephoto lenses are typically large, unwieldy, and expensive pieces of technology. They can easily run you upwards of $12,000 and weigh more than five pounds. But Japanese lens maker Tokina aims to change all that and has announced three new ultra-compact super-telephoto lenses via an IndieGoGo campaign. The three lenses are part of the… Continue reading Tokina is now offering three ultra-compact super-telephoto lenses

7 Common Branding Mistakes Among Solopreneurs (And How to Avoid Them!)

Solopreneurs have a lot on their shoulders. Here’s how to make your marketing, branding, and graphic design tasks easier and more impactful. The post 7 Common Branding Mistakes Among Solopreneurs (And How to Avoid Them!) appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.

25 Excellent Flyer Designs to Inspire Business Owners

We’ve put together a list of 25 excellent flyer designs you can use as inspiration for your small business. Check out the examples here. The post 25 Excellent Flyer Designs to Inspire Business Owners appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.

Freebie: 10 Alternative Holiday Color Palettes

This holiday season, abandon traditional red and green for one of these alternative holiday color palettes for your next seasonal project. The post Freebie: 10 Alternative Holiday Color Palettes appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.

Holidays 101: How to Make Festive Party Flyers

From retailers to businesses, there’s always a reason to celebrate! Get customers in the door with these creative holiday party flyer ideas. The post Holidays 101: How to Make Festive Party Flyers appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.

How to Attach Lav Microphones to Clothing: Essential Lapel Mic Kit

Just like “shotgun” microphones, there are bunch of useful accessories to help lavaliere microphones perform their best. In this lesson you’ll learn about the essentials to keep in your kit. Wearable Microphones Let’s look at some of the accessories that come with this type of microphone. Our example is an Audio Technica 899W, and there… Continue reading How to Attach Lav Microphones to Clothing: Essential Lapel Mic Kit

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