By being a writer and photographer I’m automatically searching for the validation of others. Call it creative, attention seeking or the need to be accepted, the measurement of my success is partly dependent on the reaction of others. For my generation, we grew up with a very simplistic approach to giving and receiving feedback – click like, or don’t click at all. However, when people give genuine feedback it can throw me off course. As a result, it’s not always easy to initially digest.
Need some insights on the biggest creative trends to help with your upcoming projects? Shutterstock’s Creative Trend Report for this year is now out, and it has some pretty interesting predictions on the ideas, styles, and concepts that are set to shape this year’s creative projects. While a lot of these seem to lean more for design work, marketing campaigns, and visual art, we’re sure some photographers and multi-disciplinary creatives will find them nonetheless useful and inspiring.
Every derelict location comes with its own individual history, but each one is connected in the sense that they are reminders of what once was, what might’ve been, and what happens when we forget. They are no longer freshly painted, not shiny and new anymore. Windows are broken. Doors, furniture, light fixtures, and most metal has been either stolen or scrapped. They are not as they once were, nor will they ever again be. Nonetheless, despite the decay and rust that many see as unsightly blots on the landscape, the allure for urban explorers and photographers lies in identifying and capturing the remaining beauty in these forgotten locations. If we look closely, it isn’t hard to find.
If you’re ready to step up to some new glass that will make your portraits shine, these 85mm portrait lenses will do the trick for you. 85mm lenses are perfect for portraits thanks to the levels of compression they give, their overall sharpness, fast apertures, and creamy bokeh, and their versatility in regards to being able to shoot close up headshots, and three quarter body shots with ease. The lenses we’ve chosen excel in all of these areas, and the best part is that they’re all under four figures when it comes to price.
We all love saving money, and there’s nothing better than saving money on the things we want the most. If you’re looking for a new camera, some new glass, accessories or guides and software, you’ve come to the right place. You can save $500.95 on the outstanding Fujifilm XT-2 which is on sale for just $1,099. The Panasonic GX85 Kit with two lenses is a steal at $597.99, and the Canon M50 Kit has a discount of $250; which makes it just $649! It’s the perfect way to break out into Mirrorless cameras. There are massive saving on lenses too like the Fujifil, 90mm F2 which is down to $799. There lens deals for Canon, Nikon, Fujifilm, Micro Four Thirds and Sony cameras too. Check out all the deals after the break.
Black and white is the quintessential look of street photography, but the craft is also now impressive in color. Some of our favorites aren’t just simple captures of what’s happening here and there — they’re also clever exercises on how to catch the eyes with pops of color. A perfect example is today’s featured set by Gustavo Rosas, who uses this technique in his street snaps of Buenos Aires.
Underwater photography is one of the most challenging yet also breath-taking genres to get into, as we’ve seen in a lot of stunning projects we’ve featured in the past. Today, we bring yet another unique addition in the works of Finland-based Tiina Törmänen, who take us into the dreamworlds beneath the lakes of her country. If you’re a nature lover keen on discovering the beauty of underwater scenes, this set will make you want to take the plunge.
During the recent CES (Consumer Electronics Show) Sharp surprised just about everyone in the photography and videography world with an announcement about a new 8K Micro Four Thirds camera that they have in the works. There’s no doubt that the camera sounds exciting and the tech should really get vloggers and videographers ears perked up, but do we really need another manufacturer to enter the Micro Four Thirds camera space? After the break we have a video from Kinotika that shows the Sharp 8K camera that was on display at the convention, and we’ll discuss whether or not we think it’s a smart move on Sharp’s part to enter the market place with this device.
We’ve got some pretty great news for you all: we’ve teamed up with PhotoWhoa to bring you all a pretty awesome package if you’re into boudoir photography, intimate portraiture, etc. Best of all, it’s only $29! This special package was put together in collaboration with PhotoWhoa and is an exclusive for Phoblographer’s readers. For those of you who want to find new inspiration to make your images pop (and give your clients a fresh new look) we’ve got over 300+ Lightroom presets. And now that you’ve got those snazzy new presets, we’ve got a package for you to help you in your marketing plan to get new clients including contract bundles, promo emails, pricing structures, etc.
The Northern Lights are perhaps one of the most breathtaking natural phenomenons anyone can see during their time on this planet. The bright colors can be seen fluttering in the skies over Alaska, northern parts of Canada, Greenland, Iceland, parts of Norway, Sweden and Finland, and the residents there can see them from late August through the middle of April. The rest of us (unless we make a special trip to see them) have to rely on photographers like Christian Hoiberg who set out to capture the Aurora Borealis in all of its glory with their trusty cameras. After the break we share some of the images Christian has captured during his dances with the ‘Lady in Green’.