Feel like getting a little experimental with your portrait and fashion photography? One way to do it is to play around with colors. Munich-based Elizaveta Porodina is certainly one of the photographers who we can take a page from, as we can see in this playful fashion editorial from 2017.
Thanks to the internet everyone can get their words down on virtual paper and try to spread their message to the world. Certainly over the past five years the idea of writing from your laptop – and making money from it – has become a very attractive profession, especially to millennials. The term ‘Digital Nomad’ has been born and everyone wants a slice of the pie. The idea of taking great photos and writing articles to go with them has become big business – hence why so many want to get involved. But whilst some believe all you need is an internet connection, a blog account and a strong yoga pose in your avatar, the reality is it takes a lot of sacrifices to start making money from writing about photography.
In this piece I’m going to share my personal journey and the steps you need to take if you’re aiming to earn an income from writing.
Being able to store and backup all of your RAW and processed image files is incredibly important. We all know that if anything happens to those precious files we would be totally lost. Being able to access those files from anywhere on any device is also important; it means we can work on the road without having to carry external hard drives, and we can share images with clients with ease. Synology have been making network storage solutions for a long time now, and they have just announced a new member of their family, the DiskStation DS1019+. Join us after the break to find out more.
Whether you’re just getting into shooting portraits in the studio or already a seasoned portrait master, light modifiers like the softbox remains crucial tool for your work. It can be challenging to choose from all the available options out there. Fortunately, Phottix has recently announced a couple of new additions to its popular Raja line of softboxes. You might want to check them out if you’re still looking for the right softbox for your studio.
Have you ever been in a conversation with another photographer and you both end up trying to correct each other over the correct pronunciation of certain photography words and names? I know I have, and i’m sure that i’m not the only one. Fortunately a new video from Gerald Undone goes over a few common photography words such as ISO, EOS, and Bokeh and tries to set the record straight once and for all. Join us after the jump for the video.
Photojournalist Desmond Boylan was on assignment in Havana on December 29 for The Associated Press when he felt unwell and soon died of a heart attack. With his passing, his family also lost his only source of income. This is why AP took to crowdfunding to help raise additional funds for his family at this difficult time.
Can you achieve the unique look of wet plate photography in a digital photo? The short answer, of course, is yes. But the real question should probably be, how close does it look to the real thing? We find out in this interesting quick comparison video.
Is the dreamy look of foggy nights and misty landscapes your frequent photography inspiration? We can’t blame you, as we’ve also found it to be a highly effective look for crafting emotive imagery, regardless of the genre or subject matter. Case in point is a gorgeous series by London-based photographer and cinematographer Henri Prestes, which takes us along a moody ride across various foggy locations.
Following the successful launch of Kosmo Foto Mono 35mm film back in 2017, Medium Format users have been hoping that the emulsion would one day make its way to their platform. If you’re one of those people who have been wishing for it, you’ll be pleased to hear that Kosmo Foto have just announced that the Kosmo Foto Mono 120 version of this popular film will indeed to making its way to the world of Medium Format cameras. For more details join us after the break.
If you’re looking to upgrade, or want to add new gear to your existing collection you’re in the right place. We have found all of the hottest photography deals and have put them in one place just for you. The Fuji X-T20 with a 16-50mm lens is down to just $799! The Canon G7 X MK II has a discount of $171 making it $528! If Nikon is more your thing you’ll be pleased to know that you can pick up the D7200 with two lenses for just $896.95. There are stunning Fujifilm lens bundles available, and there’s a large selection of Nikon glass that’s on sale too. Don’t forget to check out the photography deals like the 1850 Photoshop Actions bundle which is a steal at $29! That deal will save you $471! Check out all of the hot photography deals after the break.