Best Sony lenses in 2022

Abby Ferguson Best overall Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master II Check Price Best ultra-wide angle Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM Check Price Best telephoto Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS Lens Check Price Sony makes some impressive, highly capable cameras, and if you own one, it’s only natural that you want quality Sony lenses… Continue reading Best Sony lenses in 2022

Choosing a Focal Length for Portrait Photography

If you’re a photographer and you’d like to know more about lenses, then you’ll love our free course, What Every Photographer Should Know About Lenses. In this lesson, you’ll learn how to use focal length when making portraits. Picking Lenses for Portrait Photography You can take a photo of anything you like with any lens, but… Continue reading Choosing a Focal Length for Portrait Photography

7 Photography Jobs You Wish You Had

The global digital photography market is expected to reach $149.98 billion by 2026, growing from $79.12 in 2017. Cameras are getting better, and editing software is getting smarter. The technology is more accessible than it’s ever been, and interest in the medium—and the profession—is on the rise. According to a 2018 survey by PDN, the… Continue reading 7 Photography Jobs You Wish You Had

21 Poses to Try When Photographing Men

While photos of male models were once limited to underwear ads with six-pack abs, the field is changing—for the better. With major brands turning to street-casting and alternative modeling agencies, photographers now have more freedom to experiment with how they portray male individuality and masculinity. Masculinity is complex and multi-faceted; it means something different for… Continue reading 21 Poses to Try When Photographing Men

In a self-portrait series, Chinelle Rojas reclaims her identity

One of Rojas’ favorite portraits is this one, which she made with Prisma colored pencils. Chinelle Rojas In an age saturated with selfies, the art of the self-portrait can feel diluted at best, and an indulgence of vanity at worst. But for Florida-based creative Chinelle Rojas, it’s been an avenue for accepting her identity and… Continue reading In a self-portrait series, Chinelle Rojas reclaims her identity

The new Black vanguard of portrait photography, plus four other photo shows worth seeing

Sarah, Lagos, Nigeria, 2015. Namsa Leuba (Swiss, b. 1982). Image courtesy of Aperture, New York, 2019. © Namsa Leuba We’re back with a fresh batch of excellent photo shows to check out in the United States as the summer temperatures heat up. This month’s column features a mixture of historical and contemporary, including intimate images… Continue reading The new Black vanguard of portrait photography, plus four other photo shows worth seeing

Fashion Photography: 9 Tips and Techniques

The post Fashion Photography: 9 Tips and Techniques appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Natalie Denton (nee Johnson). Looking to level up your fashion photography? You’ve come to the right place. As an experienced fashion photographer, I’ve spent years developing tricks and techniques for gorgeous images – and in this article,… Continue reading Fashion Photography: 9 Tips and Techniques

VAULT Creator Highlight with Julia Wimmerlin

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, Julia Wimmerlin. Julia Wimmerlin is a Ukrainian-born (currently… Continue reading VAULT Creator Highlight with Julia Wimmerlin

Tips for more natural poses and putting your subjects at ease

The renowned photographer Dennis Stock spoke with James Dean for five hours, getting to know his story, before making their iconic portraits. Alfred Eisenstaedt mostly relied on existing light when photographing people, finding too much gear often got in the way of a good picture. George Hurrell, who photographed Hollywood stars, was known to have… Continue reading Tips for more natural poses and putting your subjects at ease

Paris streets in B&W, Meyerowitz’s classic ‘Cape Light,’ and other books worth viewing

From Joel Meyerowitz’s “Cape Light”. © Joel Meyerowitz This month, we look at a collection of COVID-19 lockdown portraits of mothers and their children, each captured through a pane of glass; a series of subtle B&W photos showing a diverse Parisian quarter; a look at the history of portrait photography, from the Daguerreotype to the… Continue reading Paris streets in B&W, Meyerowitz’s classic ‘Cape Light,’ and other books worth viewing