Best DSLR camera for beginners in 2022

To be honest, these are great cameras for anyone. James Bold via Unsplash For the better part of two decades, DSLRs have been one of the best ways for new photographers to get into learning manual and creative photography. While mirrorless cameras have eaten a lot of their marketshare, DSLRs still provide excellent performance for… Continue reading Best DSLR camera for beginners in 2022

Best DSLR camera for beginners

To be honest, these are great cameras for anyone. James Bold via Unsplash While mirrorless cameras have take the spotlight away from DSLRs, these full-featured cameras still offer tons of functionality and opportunity for aspiring photographers. DSLRs still provide some features that mirrorless cameras just can’t match, like an optical viewfinder with zero lag or… Continue reading Best DSLR camera for beginners

Eight tips for tackling a personal photography project

Many of the last century’s most prolific photographers had frequent passion projects on the side of their professional work. Irving Penn, who worked with Vogue for more than sixty years, experimented in the studio and darkroom for long hours on his own, outside of his paid assignments. One such project, a series of experimental nudes… Continue reading Eight tips for tackling a personal photography project

How to shoot creative portraiture that sells

The last year has brought with it more than a couple of inspiring ad campaigns featuring creative powerhouses, celebrating their personal style and flare. For starters, Valentino teamed up with nine indie bookstores for a campaign celebrating small businesses and their owners. Calvin Klein featured members of the LGBTQIA+ collective Queer Skate LA in a… Continue reading How to shoot creative portraiture that sells

Make your Licensing photos more salable with these simple tips!

As we navigate an increasingly digital world, images remain one of the most important tools for today’s marketers to connect with consumers. According to research, not only are social media posts with pictures more popular than those without, but professionally shot, high-quality photos lead to higher engagement. In 2022, brands and advertisers understand that choosing… Continue reading Make your Licensing photos more salable with these simple tips!

Exploring 2022 color trends in your commercial portfolio

Every year, the global color experts at the Pantone Color Institute select a Color of the Year, forecasting a single color set to define the coming months across advertising, art, pop culture, and beyond. This year, however, something unprecedented happened: for the first time, Pantone created a brand new color rather than selecting one from… Continue reading Exploring 2022 color trends in your commercial portfolio

Six tips for styling interiors for a commercial shoot

In the last two years, “home” took on new meanings, with our living spaces doubling as our workplaces. With eclectic interior trends such as “vintage maximalism,” ’70s and 80s disco vibes, gothic “goblincore,” and the “grandmillenial” style making a splash on TikTok and Airbnb’s design predictions for 2022, there’s never been a better time to… Continue reading Six tips for styling interiors for a commercial shoot

Six ways to capture Valentine’s Day

Hallmark introduced its first Valentine’s Day card in 1913 and started producing them in 1916. In 1948, De Beers unveiled its iconic “A diamond is forever” slogan. In 1986, Hersey’s released Valentine’s Day “kisses” with pink and red foil. By 2004, estimates suggest that consumers bought more than 35 million heart-shaped boxes of candy annually.… Continue reading Six ways to capture Valentine’s Day

Best travel camera in 2022 for capturing your adventures

Jeanette D. Moses Best overall Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII Check Price Lots of features in a tiny package Best for the action GoPro HERO10 Check Price Supersmooth video and underwater shooting Best mirrorless Fujifilm X-T4 Check Price Advanced features in a tough body Choosing the best travel camera for your trips can be an overwhelming… Continue reading Best travel camera in 2022 for capturing your adventures

Superior Sharpness, Surprisingly Close: Nikon Z 105mm Macro Review

kon’s Z lenses tend to be much sharper than the older optics, an improvement that had me itching to try the system’s first macro lens. The Nikon Z 105mm Macro, formally called the Nikon Z MC 105mm f2.8 VR S, brings a true 1:1 ratio to the company’s full frame mirrorless system. The 105mm can… Continue reading Superior Sharpness, Surprisingly Close: Nikon Z 105mm Macro Review