Abby Ferguson Making the leap from candids to posed portraits of friends and family can be stressful, even for top photographers. When posing people, uncertainties abound: How should you light your model? Which lens is right? How do you draw out great facial expressions? Follow these five tips from photographer Patrick James Miller to help… Continue reading Five tips for more flattering portrait photography
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The new Lomography LomoChrome Color ’92 film mimics old-school expired stocks
It’s only available in 35mm. Lomography We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Back in 1992, film photography was just called “photography” because there really was no other option for typical users. Of course, the market offered a much wider array of different… Continue reading The new Lomography LomoChrome Color ’92 film mimics old-school expired stocks
Snag a discounted Polaroid Now during this early Amazon Prime Day deal
Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › The Polaroid Now instant film camera combines the old school feel of a traditional Polaroid with the modern features of Fujifilm’s Instax cameras. It still relies on automatic exposure, making it easy to use.… Continue reading Snag a discounted Polaroid Now during this early Amazon Prime Day deal
Property Release 101: Trademarks, copyright, and IP
When licensing images for commercial purposes, it’s important to know when to get a proper release. At 500px there are two types of releases that Licensing Contributors need to know about. A model release and a property release. A model release is needed for any identifiable people in a photo. If a person is underage,… Continue reading Property Release 101: Trademarks, copyright, and IP
The best photography books in 2023
Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Photography books can be powerful tools. They can teach you to capture your favorite moments, provide tips on sparking creativity, or show you some of the most memorable moments in history. And they can… Continue reading The best photography books in 2023
The best action cameras in 2023
Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall GoPro Hero 11 Black SEE IT Featuring the largest GoPro sensor yet, the Hero 11 is capable of stunning and smooth 5.3K video. Best for vlogging DJI Osmo Action 3 SEE IT… Continue reading The best action cameras in 2023
OWC announces 1TB and 2TB high-performance CFexpress cards
Abby Ferguson Other World Computer is best known for its computer peripherals, but it has recently jumped hard into the memory card world. Early last year the company launched its Atlas Pro Ultra CFexpress cards, which promised reliably fast speeds and rugged build. And now it has expanded the Atlas lineup with 1TB and 2TB… Continue reading OWC announces 1TB and 2TB high-performance CFexpress cards
Licensing Contributor Kaitlyn Sawyer gives insight on capturing emotion and embracing diversity in commercial advertising
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 Kaitlyn Sawyer. Kaitlyn Sawyer is… Continue reading Licensing Contributor Kaitlyn Sawyer gives insight on capturing emotion and embracing diversity in commercial advertising
15 Best Photo Animation Effects (Photoshop Actions) to Make Quick GIFs
What to know how to make a GIF in Photoshop? Check out our ten favourite photo animation effect templates to create cool animated GIFs from Envato Elements. GIF Animated Effects Sparkles GIF Photoshop Animation Templates Liquid Paint GIF Effects Shatter GIF Animated Photo Glitch GIF Maker Fire Photoshop Animation Templates Envato Elements is a subscription-based… Continue reading 15 Best Photo Animation Effects (Photoshop Actions) to Make Quick GIFs
The Insta360 GO 3 is a tiny, modular action camera
The Insta360 GO 3 is absolutely tiny and is barely noticeable when mounted. Insta360 We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Insta360 may be best known for its 360-degree action cameras, but it makes a range of cameras suitable for all sorts of… Continue reading The Insta360 GO 3 is a tiny, modular action camera