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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11 tips for better black and white street photography
Black and white street photography has a long history, dating back to the 1930s, when Henri Cartier-Bresson roamed the hidden corners of Paris and Walker Evans and Helen Levitt rode the New York City subway. In the following decades, even as color photography began to dominate—first in advertising, then in fine art—pioneering street photographers continued… Continue reading 11 tips for better black and white street photography
How to capture visual storytelling with Licensing contributor Olha Dobosh
At 500px amazing photography is at our core, but these photos would not be possible without the talented people behind the lens. The 500px Spotlight series highlights the global and diverse photographers that are part of the 500px Community. This week we are excited to introduce you to Licensing contributor Olha Dobosh. Olha Dobosh is… Continue reading How to capture visual storytelling with Licensing contributor Olha Dobosh
Sports as Art: Photographing Athletes is Different from Sports Photography
Much to the surprise of many, photographing athletes doesn’t always mean you are a sports photographer. Truthfully, I don’t know much about sports at all. [Read More]
Faceless photography tips: Why anonymous photos can still be attractive to licensing clients
Faceless photos are trending—at least when it comes to photography. We’ve all seen the pictures: faceless figures in a vast landscape, tourists in straw hats gazing at iconic landmarks, and the famous #Followmeto theme, where all we see is someone’s back leading us into the unknown. When a photo is anonymous, we can’t identify the… Continue reading Faceless photography tips: Why anonymous photos can still be attractive to licensing clients
Voice of the Artist: Kevin Truong’s Secret to Taking Remarkable Portraits
Kevin Truong spent his career traveling the world capturing intimate, breathtaking portraits. Here’s his advice for creating trust with your… The post Voice of the Artist: Kevin Truong’s Secret to Taking Remarkable Portraits appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.
Best lenses for portraits in 2022: Fujifilm lenses for portrait photography
Portuguese Gravity, Unsplash Best lens for portraits Fujifilm XF 56mm F/1.2 Lens Check Price A quiet classic. Best zoom lens for portraits Fujifilm XF 50-140mm F/2.8 R LM OIS WR Lens Check Price Get up close when you need to. Best wide angle prime Fujifilm XF 23mm F/1.4 R Lens Check Price Capture a little… Continue reading Best lenses for portraits in 2022: Fujifilm lenses for portrait photography
Annie Leibovitz’s fashion portraits, and five other photobooks worth checking out
A portrait of Andrew Garfield, Lily Gole and Lady Gaga. From Annie Leibovitz’s new book, “Wonderland”. © Annie Leibovitz For our second edition of photobooks worth checking out, we’ve got a half dozen works that cover a diversity of photographic styles and subjects. These include Annie Leibovitz’s fashion photos; Joe McNally’s career compendium with how-to… Continue reading Annie Leibovitz’s fashion portraits, and five other photobooks worth checking out
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
Licensing Contributor Angela Perez and the business of photography
Exclusive Licensing Contributor Angela Perez is a wedding and creative fashion photographer based out of Florida in the United States. She incorporates vibrant colors in her images, creating a dynamic flare that helps her stand out. Q: Your photo ‘Harajuku Fashion’ is fun, bright, and really pops. What inspired this shoot and how many… Continue reading Licensing Contributor Angela Perez and the business of photography