Ansel Adams took regular walks in nature, and Margaret Bourke-White went to bed early and woke up early to spend time writing outdoors. Most of us have seen Adams’ Yosemite landscapes and Bourke-White’s photographs for LIFE magazine, but we pay far less attention to their everyday lives—and the little things they did to nurture their… Continue reading 7 self-care tips for photographers
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Spring Training 2023: Get Ready to Photograph Minor League Baseball
Minor League Baseball trumps the Big Leagues. Tickets are significantly cheaper, atmosphere is casual and parking is way easier. Plus the players are playing for heart, not purse. Although ballplayers on the farm teams may not have the talent or skills of the guys in The Show, the action—and therefore your chance for a great… Continue reading Spring Training 2023: Get Ready to Photograph Minor League Baseball
How to Join the Guilded Media Workers’ Cooperative
Welcome back to our look at cooperative media-making. So far we’ve looked at a co-op subscription platform and how to split streaming revenue on a YouTube video. Freelancing can be a tough gig and it can often leave you feeling like you are on your own. Billing, gear, website, social media, taxes, and health, it’s… Continue reading How to Join the Guilded Media Workers’ Cooperative
Capturing emotion in your commercial portraits
Emotion has a powerful influence over our everyday purchasing decisions, and this year, new research from the research consultancy Brand Keys revealed just how far that influence goes. In 1997, researchers found that rational considerations weighed more heavily than emotional ones when driving brand loyalty. However, that’s changed today, with emotional considerations outpacing rational ones.… Continue reading Capturing emotion in your commercial portraits
On-Camera Audio Recording: Keep Your Head on Straight
Trying to get great audio while performing as a one-man band can be a recipe for an anxiety attack. With so much to think about with capturing the footage, what do you focus on with sound? Find out in this tutorial. While You’re Setting Up When you’re behind the camera and you’re shooting a video… Continue reading On-Camera Audio Recording: Keep Your Head on Straight
7 Tips for Stunning Black and White Portrait Photography
The post 7 Tips for Stunning Black and White Portrait Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by John McIntire. Black and white portrait photography is beautiful, it’s powerful, and it often seems to communicate more than just a subject. But how can you capture gorgeous black and white portraits? What are… Continue reading 7 Tips for Stunning Black and White Portrait Photography
Eadweard Muybridge documentary explores the legacy of motion pictures’ pioneer
One of Muybridge’s most recognizable works, “A Horse in Motion,” was created by rigging several wet plate cameras. Courtesy of Marc Shaffer Today, Hollywood is a titanic industry churning out film after film. But what of its humble beginnings? Why can we synonymously say “motion picture” when referring to cinema? We owe much to a… Continue reading Eadweard Muybridge documentary explores the legacy of motion pictures’ pioneer
How wellness and self-love are influencing commercial advertising
Last year, The Body Shop UK released a new campaign titled Self Love Street, telling the story of three housemates overcoming self-doubt, the pain of rejection, criticism, and the pressure to be “perfect.” The brand was spurred to action, in part, by research indicating that almost one in two people feel more self-doubt than self-love—and… Continue reading How wellness and self-love are influencing commercial advertising
Photography pricing guide: How to know what to charge in 2022
Last year, we witnessed a “start-up boom,” with 5.4 million new business applications filed in the United States alone. Following a challenging few years, more people are embarking on new professional journeys—and facing unexpected challenges and rewards along the way. For any new photography business, one of those first hurdles is determining your prices. No… Continue reading Photography pricing guide: How to know what to charge in 2022
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