For William Henry Jackson in 1870, it was Yellowstone Lake. In 1904, for Edward Steichen, it was a tucked-away pond nestled in the woods at Mamaroneck, New York. For Eliot Porter in 1962, it was the woodlands of New England. For Galen Rowell, it was Half Dome in Yosemite in 1972. For some of history’s… Continue reading 15 places every landscape photographer should add to their bucket list
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The Fascinating History of the Aspect Ratio
Ever wondered what those black bars are on Hollywood films or how to get the same cinematic look for your videos? Follow along to discover everything you need to know about aspect ratios. What You’ll Learn What is an aspect ratio? The history of aspect ratios Different examples of aspect ratios in cinema and TV… Continue reading The Fascinating History of the Aspect Ratio
The power of a background in portrait photography
Ever since Irving Penn first started experimenting with white paper backdrops in the 1940s—and later, an old, repurposed theater curtain from the 1950s—portrait photographers have been pushing the boundaries of what backgrounds can look like. Far beyond the scope of the conventional, artists on 500px have found new ways to use traditional studio items—such as… Continue reading The power of a background in portrait photography
The best digital picture frames of 2023
Amazon We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best for most people Dragon Touch Digital Picture Frame SEE IT It’s a versatile digital picture frame for photos and videos. Best large Meural Canvas II SEE IT A large, high-end digital display. Best budget… Continue reading The best digital picture frames of 2023
The best cellular trail cameras of 2023
Stan Horaczek We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best Overall TACTACAM Reveal XB SEE IT An excellent all-around cellular trail camera, with strong photos and decently priced subscriptions. Best Picture Quality Covert Blackhawk LTE SEE IT A strong camera and good scene… Continue reading The best cellular trail cameras of 2023
7 ways to make the most of your location and create content that sells
According to a new trend report by Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo, 2023 will be a year of exploration, with travelers interested in bustling city culture, rustic outdoorsy lodges, and unconventional “hidden gem” destinations. For commercial photographers, who not only stay up-to-date on trends but also help set them, the new year poses an opportunity to… Continue reading 7 ways to make the most of your location and create content that sells
The best picture frames of 2023
Elevate your photos with these frames. Mimosa Moments We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Photographs capture memories or tell stories, and picture frames commemorate them. Displaying your favorite pieces, whether family photos or bold art prints, can enrich the beauty of your… Continue reading The best picture frames of 2023
The best glues for scrapbooking in 2023
Amazon We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best glue stick Elmer’s-E5010 Extra Strength Glue Sticks SEE IT Best acid-free Lineco Neutral pH Adhesive, Acid-Free SEE IT Best glue pen Aleene’s Pen 2-Pack Tacky Glue SEE IT The best glues for scrapbooking keep… Continue reading The best glues for scrapbooking in 2023
Film Friday: A hands-on review of the NONS SL660 SLR-style Instax Square camera
The NONS SL660 without a lens attached. The lens you see is the teleconverter, used to expand the image circle of lenses originally designed to work on full-frame camera systems. Image credit: Gannon Burgett/DPReview First and foremost, let me get this detail out of the way. The NONS SL660 is a $600 Instax camera. And… Continue reading Film Friday: A hands-on review of the NONS SL660 SLR-style Instax Square camera
Sasha Huber redresses seven portraits of enslaved individuals made in 1850, in an act of decolonisation and grace
All images from the series Tailoring Freedom © Sasha Huber. Original images courtesy of the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University. The works Fassena, Jem, Alfred and Jack and Drana from the series Tailoring Freedom were commissioned by The Power Plant, Toronto; Autograph, London; Turku Art Museum, Finland; and Kunstinstituut Melly, Rotterdam, 2022.… Continue reading Sasha Huber redresses seven portraits of enslaved individuals made in 1850, in an act of decolonisation and grace