Every year brands and marketers build celebrations of all kinds into their content calendars. For many companies, celebrations and cultural recognitions are a perfect platform for product launches and seasonal collections. In the west, the winter holidays remain heavily commercialized, with projections for retail shopping to reach, on average, $1,455 US per consumer during the… Continue reading The 500px guide to capturing celebrations and milestone for content that sells!
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8 photography tips to create stunning photos on a cloudy day
One summer’s day, Costas Kariolis planned to shoot the sunset at Derwentwater jetty in England’s Lake District. But when the time finally arrived, he found only mist and rain, with no sign of the sun’s illuminating rays. Instead of turning back and going home, however, he stayed. “The conditions turned out to be better than… Continue reading 8 photography tips to create stunning photos on a cloudy day
5 Ways to Improve Your Composition Skills
The post 5 Ways to Improve Your Composition Skills appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Andrew S. Gibson. Composition is one of the most important skills you can learn as a photographer. It’s also one of the trickiest elements for beginners to master, and even experienced photographers struggle to perfect their… Continue reading 5 Ways to Improve Your Composition Skills
Remembering Mik Critchlow, the North East’s great narrator
All images © Mik Critchlow The social documentary photographer, who passed away last week on his 68th birthday, told the story of his industrial hometown of Ashington with unparalleled insight and sensitivity To remember Mik Critchlow is to tell the story of a place, a man whose life and photographs existed in symbiotic union with… Continue reading Remembering Mik Critchlow, the North East’s great narrator
10 Logo Animations in After Effects for eSports Videos
eSports (electronic sports) are gaming events, with participants usually competing for prizes. eSports build big followings and viewer communities, so it’s no surprise that the numbers of associated videos and streams are on the rise. Top Tips for eSports Video Find your style. Don’t try to be everything all at once—it’s better to find your… Continue reading 10 Logo Animations in After Effects for eSports Videos
The ultimate guide to portrait photography
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
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…
Sony announces the 50mm f/1.4 GM lens
The Sony FE 50mm F1.4 G Master should be a great all-rounder. Sony Sony has announced a new addition to its top-tier G Master lineup: the FE 50mm f/1.4 GM. This lens will be Sony’s sixth 50mm lens for E-mount. It’s also the second 50mm in the G Master line, joining the more expensive f/1.2 version. The… Continue reading Sony announces the 50mm f/1.4 GM lens