What is the blue hour? (and how to make the most of it)

While exploring the Bavarian Forest National Park one day, Kilian Schönberger happened upon this spooky sight: a carriage, straight from a fairytale, abandoned in the woods and reclaimed by nature. But the setting alone didn’t make the photograph; the pale cerulean light, eerie in the mist, transformed the landscape into a scene from a ghost… Continue reading What is the blue hour? (and how to make the most of it)

How to Change the Mood of a Scene Using Colour Grading in DaVinci Resolve

Natural colour reinforces story, but sometimes you need a stronger touch. Stylised colour is a cue for your audience about the kind of story they’re watching, but it’s very easy to go too far. In this lesson you’ll see some examples of stylised colour grading plus a break down of exactly what goes into creating… Continue reading How to Change the Mood of a Scene Using Colour Grading in DaVinci Resolve

In the absence of color, the story shines: our favorite reader-submitted B&W images

Oletta State Park, North Miami Beach, shot on Rollei IR film with a Yashica FR. Neal Martin Dorst The photographer Ted Grant once said that if you photograph in color, you photograph someone’s clothes. But if you photograph in B&W, you photograph their soul. Whether or not the subject is human, it’s true that B&W… Continue reading In the absence of color, the story shines: our favorite reader-submitted B&W images

Highlights from Melbourne’s PHOTO2022

Reading Time: 3 minutes The Huxleys at Photo 2022 © J Forsyth As we approach the closing weekend of PHOTO 2022, Asia-Pacific Photobook Archive’s Isabella Capezio shares her highlights Organised around the theme ‘Being Human’, PHOTO 2022 has activated Melbourne’s galleries and public spaces for the past three weeks. Impressive billboard-sized photographs dot the urban… Continue reading Highlights from Melbourne’s PHOTO2022

The rugged Ricoh WG-80 is a light upgrade for fans of up-close shooting

The macro lights around the lens of the new WG-80 are now twice as bright as the previous generation, and can be adjusted in 5-step increments. Ricoh Ricoh has unveiled its latest all-weather WG-series adventure camera, the Ricoh WG-80. The new model will be instantly familiar if you’ve shot with any of the company’s earlier… Continue reading The rugged Ricoh WG-80 is a light upgrade for fans of up-close shooting

Licensing Contributor Lukas Klima shares his process for taking exceptional nature photography

At 500px amazing photography is at our core, but these photos would not be possible without the talented people behind the lens. The 500px Spotlight series highlights the global and diverse photographers that are part of the 500px Community. This week we are excited to introduce you to Licensing contributor Lukas Klima. Lukas Klima is an Austrian… Continue reading Licensing Contributor Lukas Klima shares his process for taking exceptional nature photography

ON1 Releases the Next-Generation Photo Enlargement Software

ON1 Resize, powered by Genuine Fractals, has been the gold standard for photo resizing and preparing your photo’s final output, and it has been for over twenty years. ON1 says the new ON1 Resize AI is by far the most significant improvement they’ve made to their industry-leading photo enlargement software since the early days of Genuine… Continue reading ON1 Releases the Next-Generation Photo Enlargement Software

Using the Beauty of Reflections in Photography

Open up a whole new world in your photography with these creative tips for working with reflective surfaces. The post Using the Beauty of Reflections in Photography appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.

Best photo paper in 2022

Stan Horaczek Best matte Canson Infinity Rag Photographique Matte Check Price This smooth paper makes for deep, rich tones. Best for framing Epson Ultra Premium Luster Check Price The finish adds a little shine while fighting glare. Best glossy Canon Photo Paper Pro Platinum Check Price This is a great all-around paper for color or… Continue reading Best photo paper in 2022