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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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
Negotiating women: The quiet strength of Hannah Starkey’s peacemaking portraits
All images © Hannah Starkey. Courtesy Maureen Paley, London On show as part of the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, the Belfast artist’s 21 portraits gesture towards a stoic, complex understanding of womanhood I found it hard to describe to myself how I felt walking around Hannah Starkey’s Principled and Revolutionary: Northern Ireland’s… Continue reading Negotiating women: The quiet strength of Hannah Starkey’s peacemaking portraits
20 Cool Transition Effects Packs for Premiere Pro & After Effects—1 Free
While standard transitions like fades and cuts are often preferable for their simplicity and ease of use, there are lots of ways you can get creative with video transitions. Let’s dive into our look at video transition templates and presets for After Effects & Premiere Pro. When you’re looking for an animation that stands out,… Continue reading 20 Cool Transition Effects Packs for Premiere Pro & After Effects—1 Free
7 tips to make your photos print-ready
This post was guest written by the team at Xpozer, a printing company that helps you get your photos off of your computer and into your home, where you can enjoy them every day! If you’re interested in having one of their high-quality prints mounted with a modern minimalist tension frame featured on your own… Continue reading 7 tips to make your photos print-ready
The best photo light boxes for 2023
Stan Horaczek We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Fositan Photo Box SEE IT Best kit Godox LST40 SEE IT Best value Neewer Photo Studio Light Box SEE IT A photo light box—otherwise known as a light tent or shooting tent—can… Continue reading The best photo light boxes for 2023
The best canvas print services in 2023
Stan Horaczek We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall CanvasPop SEE IT A good balance between quality, price, and customizability. Best quality MixBook SEE IT They offer gallery-quality canvas and good attention to detail. Best variety CanvasHQ SEE IT Fully customizable… Continue reading The best canvas print services in 2023
The best inkjet printers in 2023
Amazon We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best all-in-one Canon PIXMA G6020 SEE IT An all-in-one with surprising photographic chops. Best overall Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8500 SEE IT A solid balance of price and performance. Best for photos Epson SureColor P700 SEE… Continue reading The best inkjet printers in 2023
The best galaxy projectors for 2023
Stan Horaczek We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Sega Toys Homestar Flux SEE IT Best budget BlissLights Sky Lite – LED Laser Star Projector SEE IT Best for kids Fortally Nebula Star Projector 360 Degree SEE IT Galaxy projectors mimic… Continue reading The best galaxy projectors for 2023
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