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The new Godox Lux Senior looks like an ‘old-timey’ news photographer’s flash

A retro-inspired flash for your retro camera. Godox Godox has just announced the Lux Senior, the brand’s second retro-inspired flash this month. It looks fun, portable, and easy to use. There’s no official launch date, though Godox says it should be available “by September” for a retail price of $119. Retro portability When Godox announced… Continue reading The new Godox Lux Senior looks like an ‘old-timey’ news photographer’s flash

Into the woods: Nine tips for fairytale forest photography

From Robin Hood’s Sherwood Forest to the headless horsewoman said to haunt Savernake Forest, woodlands have long served as the backdrop for fairytales and ghost stories. From the Brothers Grimm to Hans Christian Andersen, folklorists have long woven stories of mischief and magic in the woods—a mysterious place where giants and goblins roam. In recent… Continue reading Into the woods: Nine tips for fairytale forest photography

Uh-oh: Cash-strapped storage company Drobo files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

The Chapter 11 filing indicates there may be a renaissance in the (not so near) future. Drobo The data storage company, Drobo is facing an uncertain future. Late last month, the brand and its parent company, StorCentric, both simultaneously filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in California’s Northern Bankruptcy Court (San Jose). It’s sad news… Continue reading Uh-oh: Cash-strapped storage company Drobo files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

VAULT Creator Highlight with pamelaloud

VAULT is an NFT space created by creators for creators, your go-to place for high-quality, curated, digital art from top creators around the globe. The VAULT highlight series focuses on the creators that are part of our NFT Community. This week we are excited to introduce you to pamelaloud. Pam Lau is an independent photographer based… Continue reading VAULT Creator Highlight with pamelaloud

[Photo Keywording Tips] How to add effective keywords to help your photos get discovered

You’ve taken the perfect shot, uploaded it to 500px, and are ready to license it. But how can you be sure your image will be seen by buyers? Keywords! Tagging your image with the right photo keywords will increase the photo’s visibility by ensuring it appears in relevant search results. The wrong keywords—or worse, too… Continue reading [Photo Keywording Tips] How to add effective keywords to help your photos get discovered

How to take landscape photos that stand out to content buyers

Within the 500px collection on Getty Images, some of the most popular photographs include landscapes: wild yaks traversing the terrain of Ladakh, India; a lush river bend or a panoramic view of the mountains in Germany; the peaks of New Zealand; a peaceful lake in the Dolomites; a waterfall tucked away in the forests of… Continue reading How to take landscape photos that stand out to content buyers

The Godox Lux Junior is a sleek, old-school-style manual flash for $69

The little speedlight runs on two AAA batteries. Godox has announced the Lux Junior, a retro-inspired on-camera flash that will sell for just $69 when it becomes available next month. It looks small, fun, and easy to use.  Retro design Related: How to take good pictures in bright sunlight The Lux Junior is inspired by… Continue reading The Godox Lux Junior is a sleek, old-school-style manual flash for $69

The Missing Piece of Your Marketing Puzzle: The Creative Advisory Board

What if you could know how your customer would respond to your message before they ever saw it? A Creative Advisory Board is your secret weapon. The post The Missing Piece of Your Marketing Puzzle: The Creative Advisory Board appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.

NFT trends: Character creation and NFT art

Earlier this year, the renowned Los Angeles photographer Parker Day collaborated with the NFT platform Quantum Art to bring her project ICONS to the blockchain. Featuring 200 portraits, the playful series saw Day collaborate with models to bring different “personas” or characters to life. The collection sold out quickly, with many collectors immediately identifying with… Continue reading NFT trends: Character creation and NFT art