Black and white street photography has a long history, dating back to the 1930s, when Henri Cartier-Bresson roamed the hidden corners of Paris and Walker Evans and Helen Levitt rode the New York City subway. In the following decades, even as color photography began to dominate—first in advertising, then in fine art—pioneering street photographers continued… Continue reading 11 tips for better black and white street photography
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A guide to creating abstract photography that sells
In the world of Licensing, there are certain genres and content types that are considered evergreen content. Evergreen content is content that sells again and again, without becoming outdated or stale in the commercial industry. In order for a photo to sell multiple times, it typically has the potential to fulfill a variety of needs.… Continue reading A guide to creating abstract photography that sells
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
Luminar AI review: Algorithms take your photos to weird—and sometimes wonderful—places
If you don’t go wild with adjustments, it offers solid editing tools that work very quickly. Stan Horaczek We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Automatic editing tools have a bad reputation with photography purists. Almost every professional photo editing software offers at… Continue reading Luminar AI review: Algorithms take your photos to weird—and sometimes wonderful—places
Fujifilm X-H2 in-depth review
Product images by Richard Butler 89% Overall score Jump to conclusion The Fujifilm X-H2 is a high-end 40MP APS-C mirrorless camera for both stills and video shooting. Its high-resolution stills and 8K video capabilities stand in contrast to the high-speed shooting and fast-readout 4K capabilities of its X-H2S sister model. Key specifications 40MP BSI CMOS… Continue reading Fujifilm X-H2 in-depth review
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
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
Best photo editing software in 2023
Tranmautritam via Unsplash We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best photo editing software for beginner Luminar Neo SEE IT Software with advanced AI for easy editing. Best raw photography editor Capture One Pro SEE IT A feature packed software for handling raw… Continue reading Best photo editing software in 2023
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…
DaVinci Resolve 18 Beginners’ Quick-Start Tutorial Guide (30 minutes)
This guide will help you get started in DaVinci Resolve 18. You’ll learn how to import your footage, edit the best takes, add graphics, logos, and text, and even do some basic color correction. Watch the Full DaVinci Resolve 18 Quick-Start Guide Introduction to DaVinci Resolve 18 How to Use the Key Features of DaVinci… Continue reading DaVinci Resolve 18 Beginners’ Quick-Start Tutorial Guide (30 minutes)