Another surreal holiday in the books, for those of us in the US that is. I hope you all had a love-filled day yesterday, even if that love was sent from afar. I was 3,000 miles away from my family, though fortunate to be with my boyfriend’s parents. After I ate way too much tofurkey […]
Month: November 2020
Licensing Contributor Oleksandr Berezko on technology and contemporary commercial photography
Oleksandr Berezko is a Ukrainian photographer and holds a PhD in computer science. His portfolio includes a great blend of lifestyle and conceptual content that captures vibrant colors, rich moments shared between friends and family, as well as private moments of individuals expressing themselves creatively. Oleksandr has previously won the 500px Imagine the Possibilities Quest. […]
10 of the best fine art photographers you should know on 500px
Early last year, a large-format print of a photograph by Richard Avedon went up for sale through Christie’s with a pre-sale estimate of $350,000-$550,000; in the end, it sold for $615,000. While photography might have struggled for decades to be accepted as a fine art, it’s since gained its rightful place in the art market, […]
Best practices: 5 editing tips for great commercial content
With the global photo editing software market size expected to reach $1,183.8 million by 2026, it’s never been easier to enhance your images in post-processing. Editing apps are more accessible than ever, and professional and amateur photographers alike are boosting their potential with smarter, AI-driven tools. It’s no longer necessary to outsource editing and retouching […]
Giveaway: Win Tiny Buddha’s Mindfulness Kit for You and a Loved One!
**This post contains a giveaway. If you’re reading this in your inbox, click here to enter on the site!** There’s no denying it’s a strange holiday season this year. Annual traditions are on hold for many. Loved ones are far away. And I imagine most of us are getting antsy for a return to some […]
How Photographers Can Safely Capture the Coronavirus Christmas
For all you photographers looking to capture the festivities of the season, here’s how a coronavirus Christmas will shape up. In case you haven’t heard the news, Christmas will be different this year. But despite the pandemic upending the daily rhythm of our lives, there are still reasons to get in the holiday spirit. Let’s […]
80 Free Transitions for Premiere Pro Video Editors
With these free transition packs for Premiere Pro, you’ll be ready to edit any type of flashy video. Download all eighty of these free transitions today. Looking to add some colorful extra movement to your edit? With these free transition packs, you can pull off dozens of popular looks. From fast-paced action wipes, paper and […]
Tips for Compositing Special Effects in After Effects
Learn four tricks for compositing special effects in After Effects. Watch the tutorial and learn how to use these tips without any plugins. We’ve covered some basic compositing tips in After Effects before, so now let’s learn some techniques for compositing special effects. These tips are useful for both practical and CGI effects you’re adding […]
Capturing the new home hub in commercial photography
During the coronavirus pandemic, more than 70% of Americans took on home improvement projects and plan to do more in the new year, according to a survey from Bank of America. In 2020, home became more than where the heart is, and our houses and apartments became our offices, schools, gyms, and more. Although restrictions […]
7 Morning Mindfulness Practices to Help You Have an Awesome Day
How often do you feel energized, grounded, and excited for the day when you finish your morning routine? And what is your morning routine? Are you one of those people who sleep as late as possible, pound some coffee and a processed breakfast, and then rush to get into work on time? (No judgment—I’ve been […]