If you spent any time on the wildly popular (but now-defunct) video-sharing app Vine, then you probably followed Nash Grier. That's where he got his start as a 14-year-old content creator. By 2015, he was the second most-followed user on the platform, and TIME...
Choosing the Perfect Lens for Your Personal Shooting Style
Should it be wide, long, zoom, prime, heavy, or light? All photographers and videographers can relate to the never-ending journey of finding the perfect lens. We read all the blog articles, watch all the YouTube videos, and study every technical document we get our...
Cinematic Look: How to Get an Authentic Film Look With Your DSLR or Mirrorless Camera?
Film look: it's the secret sauce of popular Hollywood blockbusters and the "holy grail" of every young and upcoming filmmaker. It's what often makes or breaks your visual stories and separates the captivating from the amateurish and novice. In this article, we're...
An Interview With Tyler Johnson: Pushing the Boundaries of What’s Possible, One Crazy Idea at a Time
Tyler Johnson is an inspiration to many. The champion of custom-built camera rigs and hero to up-and-coming filmmakers. He is a maverick cinematographer and creative craftsman, adventurer and storyteller. He is always looking to expand the horizon of what's possible....
Indoor Photography: How to Shoot in Enclosed Spaces With Low Light
At first glance, indoor photography may seem challenging to master. In reality, it's not. Yes, you are operating within an enclosed space and often without enough light, but it's nothing you can't overcome. Shooting captivating images indoors usually boils down to...
7 Secrets For Shooting Trending Portraits
Portrait photography, who doesn't love it? As a photographer, you probably enjoy both–looking at picture-perfect portraits and shooting them. Portrait photography allows you to bring out the hidden characteristics of a person. It's a magical way of conveying a strong...
Capturing Excitement, Elation, Frustration, and Emotion: Conversation With Jeff Cable, a World-Renowned Sports Photographer
There are only a few photographers that are as exciting as Jeff Cable. Jeff has brought us immersive visuals, rich colors, and astounding stories from the last seven Olympic games, including the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang and the 2020 Summer Olympics in...
The Art of Food Photography: An Interview With Jena Carlin
Known for her mouthwatering images on larger-than-life billboards, food magazines, and cookbooks, food photographer Jena Carlin also runs the Little Rusted Ladle blog and hosts the Master the Art of Food Photography summit. As if that were not enough, Jena also...
Making a Living Shooting Stock Footage: Strategies From a Filmmaker Who Made His First $250K Filming Stock Footage
Producing stock footage content can be rewarding. Both artistically and financially. With consistency and a little planning, you can easily turn your art into a stable monthly income. It's an amazing time for videographers. Cameras and lenses are getting not only...