99 years ago, Man Ray photographed Kiki de Montparnasse in the studio, her back facing the camera and her head turned over her left shoulder. A few months ago, that portrait made history as the most expensive photograph ever sold at auction, going for $12.4 million. Portraits have a unique ability to capture a specific… Continue reading The ultimate guide to portrait photography
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The best Sigma lenses in 2023
Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best 50mm Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art SEE IT This 50mm is incredibly sharp with great contrast. Best 85mm Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art SEE IT Sigma’s 85mm f/1.4 Art lens is… Continue reading The best Sigma lenses in 2023
Best video editing software for Macs in 2023
Adobe We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best Overall Adobe Premiere SEE IT This powerful program ties neatly into the Adobe infrastructure Most User-Friendly Final Cut Pro SEE IT Apple’s own pro video editing software offers powerful features with a streamlined interface.… Continue reading Best video editing software for Macs in 2023
Best photo editing software in 2023
Tranmautritam via Unsplash We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best photo editing software for beginner Luminar Neo SEE IT Software with advanced AI for easy editing. Best raw photography editor Capture One Pro SEE IT A feature packed software for handling raw… Continue reading Best photo editing software in 2023
What Every Photographer Should Know About Lenses
Master the basics of photography lenses with this comprehensive course. Discover different lens types, their uses, how to choose the right lens, and more. Watch the Full Photography Lenses Course Table of Contents This course consists of 7 lessons (broken up into smaller sections) and the video is about 2 hours and 45 minutes long… Continue reading What Every Photographer Should Know About Lenses
Shotkit shares essential gear for landscape photography
Great landscape photography comes with a range of unique challenges, and having the right gear for the job is essential. As a writer and camera gear reviewer for Shotkit, I’ve worked in all weather conditions in and around the beautiful Tweed Valley in northern NSW (Australia) using a range of equipment. This means striking the… Continue reading Shotkit shares essential gear for landscape photography
The 500px Global Photography Awards 2022 Winners Are…
The 500px Global Photography Awards winners have been selected and we can’t wait to share the deserving winners of the 2022 edition with you. This initiative was created to recognize and highlight the exceptional talent within the community, with the bonus of walking away with prizes that can help you develop your passion for photography.… Continue reading The 500px Global Photography Awards 2022 Winners Are…
Make more sales from your Licensing portfolio with immersive content!
Within advertising, there is a lot of thought and psychology behind which images work best at connecting with an audience and how these images are presented. Brands are always looking for ways to ensure that viewers not only remember their advertisements, but also feel a resonance or connection with the imagery. In 2018 Right Left… Continue reading Make more sales from your Licensing portfolio with immersive content!
Instagram: Give It Up Right Now and Achieve Enlightenment
Addiction. Hedonism. Chasing the dopamine hit. Just another taste. Just one more like. Ok, maybe 10, then I’m done. I swear it’s all I need! Here’s what I’m doing. Here’s what I’ve done. Here’s who’s doing this and hey, look, I’m present. Lifting the lid on the banality of everyday life. Journalists of the quotidian.… Continue reading Instagram: Give It Up Right Now and Achieve Enlightenment
Beyond Portraiture: Using the camera to construct a sense of self
© Jialin Yan. This article was printed in British Journal of Photography: The Portrait Issue. Genesis Báez, Jialin Yan and Anne Vetter use the camera to reflect on the self, drawing on self-portraiture but also documenting the people and places that directly shape their unique identity The documentation of self has been foundational to photography.… Continue reading Beyond Portraiture: Using the camera to construct a sense of self