Capturing motherhood in commercial advertising

Last year, the parenting products company Frida released its first TV commercial during the Golden Globes. Featuring moms in real life, the ad highlighted the moments we rarely see in commercial media: the clogged ducts, the cabbage compresses, and other lactation hurdles. Within a few days, the original version of the ad had racked up… Continue reading Capturing motherhood in commercial advertising

Feast your eyes on the highest-resolution photo of the sun ever captured

The Sun as captured by the Extreme Ultraviolet Imager. ESA & NASA/Solar Orbiter/EUI team; Data processing: E. Kraaikamp (ROB) If you thought the 61-megapixel Sony a7R IV delivered some serious megapixel punch, think again. The European Space Agency (ESA) recently shared the highest-resolution image of the sun ever captured —and at a whopping 83 megapixels,… Continue reading Feast your eyes on the highest-resolution photo of the sun ever captured

Best Asus monitors for 2022

Asus Best overall Asus ProArt Display PA279CV Check Price This is a perfect mix of performance and price. Best 4K Asus ProArt 32-inch 4K Check Price This pro-grade monitor will set you back some cash. Best budget Asus ProArt Display PA247CV 23.8” Check Price It offers color accuracy at a low cost. Peruse the selection… Continue reading Best Asus monitors for 2022

The 5 Basic Elements of Portrait Photography — Quick Start Guide

Phone cameras have made it much easier for us to photograph ourselves and our loved ones and, for us who like to make street portraits, even strangers. In this tutorial, we will learn the five basic elements you need to create great photographic portraits. Photo Portrait Basics There are many ways in which we can learn… Continue reading The 5 Basic Elements of Portrait Photography — Quick Start Guide

Carla Coulson’s floral portraits capture the beauty—and fragility—of being a young woman

L-R: “On My Way,” “Great Future Ahead,” and “See Me”. Carla Coulson “I’m obsessed with romantic flowers,” says Carla Coulson, an Australian-born photographer who splits her time between Paris and Greece. On the day I interviewed her, she was sitting in her home in Greece, surrounded by prints she made of the Italian coast, on… Continue reading Carla Coulson’s floral portraits capture the beauty—and fragility—of being a young woman

2022 summer trends for your Licensing Portfolio

As we (finally!) emerge from the pandemic, this summer offers more opportunities than ever to refresh your Licensing Portfolio. Late last year, Expedia named the “Greatest of All Trips (GOAT)” as their top travel trend for 2022, citing travelers’ interest in “going big” and creating meaningful experiences post-pandemic. Think spa retreats, off-the-beaten-path destinations, luxe amenities,… Continue reading 2022 summer trends for your Licensing Portfolio

Shimoda Explore v2 review – a versatile camera backpack for nearly any adventure

The Shimoda Design Explore v2 backpacks come in three sizes, 25-, 30-, and 35-liters. Mason Marsh In my 40 years as a photographer, I’ve owned dozens of camera bags. Lugging camera gear has always been an exercise of compromises, but with the new Explore v2 camera backpacks from Shimoda Designs, those compromises are few. And… Continue reading Shimoda Explore v2 review – a versatile camera backpack for nearly any adventure

How to Use 1 Off-Camera Flash to Make 3 Different Portraits

Welcome back to ‘Introduction to Flash Photography‘. This lesson is going to be a little bit different than the rest of our lessons, because you’re actually going to watch me on a shoot. The model today is Matt, who is a model who needs to update his portfolio. I want to get some close-up headshots,… Continue reading How to Use 1 Off-Camera Flash to Make 3 Different Portraits

A TikTok photographer shot both sides of a roll of film, with otherworldly results

“This white crocus over the fence and tree silhouette pretty much nailed the effect I was going for. It’s simple, striking, and I love it”. Evan Purney With the ever-increasing price of film these days, “experimenting” sounds like a scary, money-draining concept. If your endeavor doesn’t turn out, well, the party’s over—and your wallet is… Continue reading A TikTok photographer shot both sides of a roll of film, with otherworldly results

100 Free Lightroom Presets — Instant Filters for Photo Styles

Who doesn’t love free Adobe Lightroom presets? With just one click, you can borrow and tap into the style of other photographers. Presets can transform your images and add styles in a second. As Lightroom’s popularity has increased, so has the quality of presets to modify and enhance images. Because Lightroom is a “non-destructive” image editor, we… Continue reading 100 Free Lightroom Presets — Instant Filters for Photo Styles