From Horst P. Horst’s 1951 picture of the fashion model Evelyn Tripp in a ballgown to Tyler Mitchell’s now-famous 2018 cover photo of Beyoncé for Vogue magazine, flowers have always had a place in creative portrait photography. A few years ago, Emily Soto made this portrait for Allure on film to celebrate springtime in New… Continue reading Flower portraits: Beautiful examples and must-have tips
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9 Tips for Beautiful Spring Landscape Photography
The post 9 Tips for Beautiful Spring Landscape Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Ringsmuth. One of the most rewarding types of photography for beginners, hobbyists, and even seasoned professionals is spring landscape photography. As you see flowers blooming, trees budding, grass growing, and animals out and about after… Continue reading 9 Tips for Beautiful Spring Landscape Photography
Landscape photography tips
Picture it: Yosemite Valley, 1861. There were no roads yet, but a photographer by the name of Carleton Watkins was there, alone in the vast landscape and surrounded by the sounds of the waterfalls. With him was a custom camera, equipped with a wide-angle lens. His goal was to show the rest of the world… Continue reading Landscape photography tips
Into the woods: Nine tips for fairytale forest photography
From Robin Hood’s Sherwood Forest to the headless horsewoman said to haunt Savernake Forest, woodlands have long served as the backdrop for fairytales and ghost stories. From the Brothers Grimm to Hans Christian Andersen, folklorists have long woven stories of mischief and magic in the woods—a mysterious place where giants and goblins roam. In recent… Continue reading Into the woods: Nine tips for fairytale forest photography
Rats, coyotes, and raccoons, oh my! The year’s best urban wildlife photography
“Oh, snap!”. Barak Lions, tigers, and bears, oh my! Well, make that rats, coyotes, and bread-stealing monkeys, and you’ve got the winners of Picfair’s Urban Wildlife Photography Awards. Since 2019, the number of urban wildlife photographs on Picfair’s photo portfolio and e-commerce platform has quadrupled. And the competition, co-hosted by Nikon, Peak Design, MPB, and… Continue reading Rats, coyotes, and raccoons, oh my! The year’s best urban wildlife photography
Color symbolism around the world
We associate robin’s egg blue with Tiffany & Co. “Coca-Cola red” might not be an official Pantone color, but it’s just as recognizable. A certain variation on bright pink is commonly known as “Barbie Pink” for its association with the brand. Chocolate companies Cadbury and Nestle have a history of fighting over a specific shade… Continue reading Color symbolism around the world
Capturing homelife in commercial Licensing
Early this year, a report from the Pew Research Center revealed that even as more workplaces have reopened, 59% of American workers who say their jobs could be done mostly from home, were teleworking all or most of the time. The most interesting finding, perhaps, was the motivation behind working from home (WFH). In the… Continue reading Capturing homelife in commercial Licensing
Celebrating creativity with spring-inspired minimalism
From Vincent van Gogh’s delicate almond blossoms, set against the clear blue sky, to Katsushika Hokusai’s vivid prints of birds and cherry blossoms, artworks have, for generations, heralded the coming of springtime. You might remember that in the spring of 2020, at the height of the pandemic, the artist David Hockney even released a series… Continue reading Celebrating creativity with spring-inspired minimalism
5 Spring Photography Ideas to Get You Inspired
The post 5 Spring Photography Ideas to Get You Inspired appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Bond. Are you looking to capture stunning spring photography? Are you in need of some spring photoshoot ideas? In this article, I share five easy-to-follow spring photography ideas – many of which can be… Continue reading 5 Spring Photography Ideas to Get You Inspired
How your gear can uplevel your photography
Irving Penn built his own “light tent” using painted white boards. Yousuf Karsh swore by tungsten lights so he could make adjustments in real-time. George Hurrell invented the “boom light,” modeled on the boom microphone. For these historic photographers, gear was so much more than just camera equipment. All the details, from lighting patterns to… Continue reading How your gear can uplevel your photography