6 Top Wedding Video Templates for After Effects (1 Free)

A wedding video is a great way to preserve memories of a special day, but the process can be time-consuming and technically difficult, so we’ve picked five top After Effects templates from Envato Elements, Envato Market, and Mixkit to help you make a wedding video with a fraction of the effort. Top Wedding Video Templates for… Continue reading 6 Top Wedding Video Templates for After Effects (1 Free)

Landscape photographer Michael Kenna on viewing old work with fresh eyes, and the joys of the analog process

Draped Boats, North Whitby, Yorkshire, England. 1986. © Michael Kenna Photography In March 2020, when COVID-19 led to worldwide lockdowns, Michael Kenna had a full calendar of trips and exhibits planned for the months to come. Instead, he found himself stuck at home with nowhere to go. Rather than taking new photos, he went back… Continue reading Landscape photographer Michael Kenna on viewing old work with fresh eyes, and the joys of the analog process

20 WordPress Video Plugins and Players to Add Engagement

Do you want to increase engagement and the amount of time visitors spend on your website? That’s where a WordPress video player can help. You can increase engagement by adding a video player plugin to your WordPress website. Not only does this reflect well on your brand but it also helps your SEO ranking.   WordPress… Continue reading 20 WordPress Video Plugins and Players to Add Engagement

Announcing the Share the Lens Winners!

Accurate and inclusive representation in the photography industry matters, the creative community must strive for diversity at all times. The Share the Lens campaign was created to help work towards a fair playing field in honor of Black History Month.  With a talented creative jury of black photographers on board the 500px team created three… Continue reading Announcing the Share the Lens Winners!

Photographer’s 3,200 Undeveloped Film Rolls Hold History of Rock ‘n’ Roll

Photographer Charles Daniels has been photographing famous rockers like Rod Stewart, Jimi Hendrix, The Who’s Pete Townshend, Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler, and others since the late 1960s. However, tens of thousands of his photos have never been seen — they are sitting in roughly 3,200 rolls of undeveloped film in his Boston home. [Read More]

Best point and shoot cameras of 2022

Sonnie Hiles via Unsplash Best point and shoot for beginners Canon PowerShot SX740 Check Price With 40x optical zoom, an image stabilizer, 4K video, and a 180-degree tilt screen, this pick has all the bells and whistles to make capturing photos a breeze for any new photographer. Best point-and-shoot for travellers Canon PowerShot Digital Camera… Continue reading Best point and shoot cameras of 2022

Best backdrop stands in 2022

Alexander Dummer, Unsplash Best heavy duty setup Manfrotto 2961D Deluxe Autopole Expan Kit Check Price A great setup for those working in studios. Best Backdrop for Tabletop Photography Neewer 20×20 inches Tabletop Photography Lightbox Check Price Perfect for taking product images right on your table. Easiest to Set Up Neewer Pro Stainless Steel Heavy Duty… Continue reading Best backdrop stands in 2022

The Ultimate Road Trip Route Across Canada

Whether a road trip across Canada is an adventure you have been dreaming about or are already starting to plan, we are here to help! As a proud, Canadian company, we’re sharing our best road trip routes from the west coast to the east coast, helpful tips to make the most of your holiday, and… Continue reading The Ultimate Road Trip Route Across Canada

The best gifts for photographers of every skill level

Searching for the perfect holiday gift for a photographer? We’ve got you covered. Popular Photography The 2022 holiday season is upon us, and it’s time once again to shop for that special photographer in your life. Here at Popular Photography, we love gift-giving, but even more, we love recommending gifts for photographers. What follows are… Continue reading The best gifts for photographers of every skill level

Fastest SD card for your camera, action cam, phone and computer

Quick storage for your memories. Tom Pumford via Unsplash Whether you’re shooting photos or video on a DSLR, an action cam, or your phone, having a fast, reliable SD card is crucial for keeping your data safe. A photographer can never have too many memory cards and that expensive camera or phone isn’t worth much… Continue reading Fastest SD card for your camera, action cam, phone and computer