More than a hundred years ago, a photographer by the name of A. R. Gurrey self-published The Surf Riders of Hawaii, the first book dedicated entirely to the subject of surfing. By the 1930s, John Heath “Doc” Ball helped establish surf photography as a profession. In the 1960s, Leroy Grannis documented the surf scene at… Continue reading Surf’s up: 11 tips for jaw-dropping surf photography
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Best printers for stickers in 2022
Stan Horaczek Best overall Canon IP8720 Wireless Printer Check Price Best for image quality Epson SureColor P700 Check Price Best all-in-one Epson EcoTank ET-3850 Check Price You may not realize how fun it is to have a printer for stickers until you slap a piece of your own art onto your fridge, waterbottle, or any… Continue reading Best printers for stickers in 2022
Antigone Kourakou’s surreal exploration of nature & humanity, plus five other photo books for summer 2022
From Antigone Kourakou’s “Transfiguration”. © Antigone Kourakou In this month’s photo books selection, we take a look at an expansive annotated selection of Alec Soth’s work; a collection of images by famous photographers all shot on “the other film” (Polaroid); flowers in contemporary photography; Antigone Kourakou’s surrealist B&W images of women and nature; Curran Hatleberg’s… Continue reading Antigone Kourakou’s surreal exploration of nature & humanity, plus five other photo books for summer 2022
Best trail cameras of 2022
Make sure you capture everything you want to. Scott Carroll via Unsplash There are many ways to enjoy the great outdoors and commune with nature, but introducing a human presence in wild spaces can cause unavoidable changes in wildlife behavior. The best trail cameras or game camera on the market allow you to witness the… Continue reading Best trail cameras of 2022
Best walkie talkies in 2022
Stan Horaczek Best overall Motorola Talkabout T800 Check Price Best for professionals Retevis H-777 Check Price Best value Midland GXT1000VP4 Check Price Even if you have a cellphone, there are still plenty of opportunities for a good walkie talkie in your life. Maybe you’re someone who likes to go outside hiking and camping and wants… Continue reading Best walkie talkies in 2022
10 Top Sticker Packs for Videos in After Effects
Stickers provide a fun way to communicate information in your video projects. If you are looking to spice up your videos check out these top sticker packs for After Effects from Envato Elements and Envato Market. Top Sticker Packs for Videos in After Effects Featured Template from Envato Elements: Animated Stickers Animated Sticker pack contains… Continue reading 10 Top Sticker Packs for Videos in After Effects
5 Top Hand-Drawn Animation Style Logo Templates for After Effects
Want to add a playful and handcrafted look to your logo? Why not try one of these stunning hand drawn logo animation templates for After Effects that available from Envato Elements and Envato Market? Top Hand Drawn Logo Animation Templates for After Effects Featured Template from Envato Elements: Hand Drawn Brush Logo Impress your audience with… Continue reading 5 Top Hand-Drawn Animation Style Logo Templates for After Effects
10 Free Transition Preset Packs and Templates for Premiere Pro
A video transition is a way to cue your viewers to a change or development in your story. Transitions help create the mood for your video, and help set the stage for each scene. By creating a sense of change with a transition, you can shift and control your viewer’s experience and build your video to an… Continue reading 10 Free Transition Preset Packs and Templates for Premiere Pro
10 Cool Comic and Cartoon Effects for Photos With Photoshop Actions
With so many film adaptations of comic book characters hitting the big screen, comic book styles and cartoons have never been more fashionable. This cool comic effect Photoshop action turns your photos into realistic comics! Turn your photographs into cool comic book creations and more, with these Photoshop comic book effects and resources from Envato… Continue reading 10 Cool Comic and Cartoon Effects for Photos With Photoshop Actions
Why our eyes look for patterns in architecture
From Andy Yeung’s gravity-defying pictures of urban density in Hong Kong to Dany Eid’s atmospheric nighttime shots of Dubai, we’re living in a golden age for architecture photography. From Germany to Spain and beyond, the architecture student Julia Isaak captures minimalist shots, transforming building façades into eye candy, while Eric Dufour plays with colors and… Continue reading Why our eyes look for patterns in architecture