Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, 1981. Black River Productions, Ltd. / Galerie Thomas Zander / Mitch Epstein If you ask this editor what’s better than summer in Europe, the only acceptable answer is summer in France, specifically. Throw in a legendary photography festival and that might just be la crème de la crème. This summer, Les Rencontres… Continue reading Festival preview: 10 shows & workshops to check out at Les Rencontres d’Arles this summer
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Gender identity in commercial Licensing
According to research from the Pew Research Center, more than a third of Gen Zers personally know someone who uses gender-neutral pronouns, and 59% say that online profiles and forms should include options beyond the binary “man” and “woman.” Half say that society is not accepting enough of people who don’t identify as either a… Continue reading Gender identity in commercial Licensing
Why texture is important in your commercial content (part 1)
A few years ago, research by professors at the University of Washington Foster School of Business, Brigham Young University, San Diego State University, and the University of Illinois revealed that advertisements that trigger our sense of touch inspire customers to purchase products more quickly than those focusing primarily on sight or sound. Markets have long… Continue reading Why texture is important in your commercial content (part 1)
With thoughtful luminescence, Elizabeth Messina offers an intimate study of the female portrait
Messina is renowned for her stunningly simple portraits of women that convey depth and feeling. Elizabeth Messina Southern California-based photographer Elizabeth Messina is something of a legend. With her beloved Contax 645 and Fujifilm GFX100s, she has photographed for the likes of Tori Spelling, Claire Pettibone, and Brooke Shields—and that’s just to name a few.… Continue reading With thoughtful luminescence, Elizabeth Messina offers an intimate study of the female portrait
Redefining fatherhood in commercial photography (with bonus shot list)
According to research conducted a few years ago by Dove Men+Care, 90% of men around the world view their caring side as a representation of their strength, while 86% say understandings of masculinity have evolved since their fathers’ generation. But just 7% said they relate to how the media portrays masculinity. We’re overdue for a… Continue reading Redefining fatherhood in commercial photography (with bonus shot list)
Fashion Photography: 9 Tips and Techniques
The post Fashion Photography: 9 Tips and Techniques appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Natalie Denton (nee Johnson). Looking to level up your fashion photography? You’ve come to the right place. As an experienced fashion photographer, I’ve spent years developing tricks and techniques for gorgeous images – and in this article,… Continue reading Fashion Photography: 9 Tips and Techniques
We didn’t start the fire, but we want to see your best photos of heat
Get creative—the interpretation of ‘heat’ is up to you. Getty Images An erupting volcano. Spicy food that causes you to break out into a sweat. A fiery sunset. Heat is interesting, varied, and complex. It spans the natural elements to the heights of emotion. Inspired by the rising temperatures as the summer solstice approaches, this… Continue reading We didn’t start the fire, but we want to see your best photos of heat
Hubble’s largest-ever near-infrared image will help researchers discover galaxies far far away
Galaxies imaged via the 3D-DASH technology. © Lamiya Mowla While the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has been receiving a lot of attention lately (notably, it was hit by a little space rock), Hubble continues to be a faithful performer as it observes the sky. Recently, a team of astronomers led by Lamiya Mowla at… Continue reading Hubble’s largest-ever near-infrared image will help researchers discover galaxies far far away
An introduction to microscopic photography
This ice crystal was approximately 1 mm in size. The picture was made at 2:00 pm and the temperature was 14 F. This type of flake is called a stellar dendrite. Michael Peres This post has been updated. It was originally published on Aug. 26, 2015. Michael Peres loves photographing the tiny details of our… Continue reading An introduction to microscopic photography
Study: Ningaloo Corals Are Not Well Adapted to Handle Climate Change
The study found corals growing in different reef systems in northwestern Australia are genetically isolated from one another, meaning corals may not be able to move south to cooler waters to protect themselves