As we (finally!) emerge from the pandemic, this summer offers more opportunities than ever to refresh your Licensing Portfolio. Late last year, Expedia named the “Greatest of All Trips (GOAT)” as their top travel trend for 2022, citing travelers’ interest in “going big” and creating meaningful experiences post-pandemic. Think spa retreats, off-the-beaten-path destinations, luxe amenities,… Continue reading 2022 summer trends for your Licensing Portfolio
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David T. Hanson’s 1980s landscapes are a grim reminder of the world we’ve made
Yankee Doodle tailings pond, Montana Resources’ open-pit copper mine, Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site, Butte, Montana, 1986. © David T. Hanson To celebrate Earth Day 2022, we’re revisiting some of our favorite environmental stories and interviews from the PopPhoto archives. From photography’s beginning until relatively recently, artists who turned their lenses on landscapes were fascinated by… Continue reading David T. Hanson’s 1980s landscapes are a grim reminder of the world we’ve made
Best sublimation printers of 2022
Amazon Best for pros DNP DS620A Check Price A high-output option for professionals. Best value Canon Selphy CP1300 Check Price A great option for small prints. Best for fabric Sawgrass SG500 Check Price Put your photo on a t-shirt. There are a few compelling reasons why you might want to search for the best sublimation… Continue reading Best sublimation printers of 2022
Best sublimation printers of 2022
Amazon Best for pros DNP DS620A Check Price A high-output option for professionals. Best value Canon Selphy CP1300 Check Price A great option for small prints. Best for fabric Sawgrass SG500 Check Price Put your photo on a t-shirt. There are a few compelling reasons why you might want to search for the best sublimation… Continue reading Best sublimation printers of 2022
Pet photography: Fail-proof strategies to capture our furry friends
In the United States, approximately 23 million households brought an animal into their lives as they navigated the pandemic. It’s no wonder they did—across various studies, having a pet has been linked to decreased loneliness and boosted feelings of well-being. Plus, amid the isolation of 2020-21, many of our pets encouraged us to get outside… Continue reading Pet photography: Fail-proof strategies to capture our furry friends
Capturing the age of influencers and sharing on social media
According to the recently-released Culture Rising: 2022 Trends Report by Facebook IQ, conversations about influencer marketing are on the rise. On Facebook, topics such as “brand ambassador” and “social influence” went up by 131% and 91%, respectively. Meanwhile, on Instagram, the topic #Microinfluencer rose by 384%, while #Creator saw a 76% boost. What’s more, 40%… Continue reading Capturing the age of influencers and sharing on social media
NFT Trends: How experimental photography is expanding into the NFT space
In the spring of 2020, at the height of the pandemic, a Sotheby’s auction sale reached $3 million, breaking the existing record for an online sale of photography at the famed auction house. The sale included 227 images by legendary photographers, including Ansel Adams and Henri Cartier-Bresson, with the top lot going to a 1922… Continue reading NFT Trends: How experimental photography is expanding into the NFT space
Outsmart your iPhone camera’s overzealous AI
Dan Bracaglia Last weekend The New Yorker published an essay by Kyle Chayka with a headline guaranteed to pique my interest and raise my hackles: “Have iPhone Cameras Become Too Smart?” (March 18, 2022). Aside from being a prime example of Betteridge’s Law of Headlines, it feeds into the idea that computational photography is a… Continue reading Outsmart your iPhone camera’s overzealous AI
Four reasons why NFTs are a great fit for photographers
In April of 2021, the photographer Jesse Frohman auctioned an NFT representing his last formal session with Kurt Cobain before his passing. In August, previously unseen footage from Randall Slavin’s final photoshoot with Chris Cornell was released in the form of NFTs. In January of this year, the Associated Press launched an NFT marketplace for… Continue reading Four reasons why NFTs are a great fit for photographers
Best computer cameras of 2022
Be heard and seen better. Good Faces via Unsplash We are in the midst of the booming digital age and the era of remote work, so we need to make sure we have the right set up to keep up. High-speed internet and powerful small cameras allow us to stay connected and work productively virtually.… Continue reading Best computer cameras of 2022