No models? No problem! Add divers to your images for a compositional flare
No models? No problem! Add divers to your images for a compositional flare
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The selfie is definitely one of the most prominent cultural phenomena of the 21st century. It's been a topic of many psychological researchers, and some even categorized it as a mental disorder. In this thought-provoking video, The New Yorker discusses what stands behind selfies, and why millennials are especially drawn to the selfie culture. The […] The post How millennials became the selfie generation: self-esteem, narcissism, or something more? appeared first on DIY Photography. We take you through the key stages to setting-up the Nikon D850 for use the first time so you can get out shooting quickly. The post How to set-up the Nikon D850 appeared first on Camera Jabber. Adobe has just announced that beginning May 15, 2018, Adobe Creative Cloud will be available to K-12 students for $4.99 per license, per year. Using a single sign-on, students and teachers will be able to use their school ID to access apps including Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and Illustrator on any device. The company's move came […] The post Adobe now offers Creative Cloud to K-12 students for only $5 per year appeared first on DIY Photography. You don't have to hire models to capture successful lifestyle images. Check out these tips for how professional photographers use everyday people in their photography.Top image via Look Studio. There's a fast-growing trend of using real people as models in commercial photography work. It's a trend that is bringing authenticity back into branded content creation. This movement can be largely attributed to the growing amount of content that is needed to sustain a brand's online media presence. Nowadays, brands need to be constantly active on social media, posting new and innovative content often if not daily. With a new need for extensive amounts of custom content creation, contract photographers are finding work in a wide variety of assignment and compensation types. While one may have an extensive budget that allows you to hire professional models, small budgets may not allow for it. Regardless of the type of contract you take on, you still want to ensure that you are producing the best work possible. We spoke with 9 photographers on the Shutterstock Custom network who create custom content for brands through assignments on the platform. Some simple assignments have minimal model budgets, so photographers are opting to use real people that they have quick access to in order to complete these assignments. Here are these photographers tips on how to photograph real people as models, and still produce professional, eye-catching content for branded work. Kyle CongLet them do something, and capture the moment
Fanette RickertHave a conversation
Lyndsey ThomasUse icebreaker jokes to get them laughing
Kassy DavisCreate a comfortable environment
Shoot for candid moments
Jean-Marc RobinBe yourself
Body language and natural poses
Ian KifflinFamiliarize yourself with the shoot location
Alexa MazzarelloForm authentic connections
Anthony RayburnCreate real moments
Kristin MooreOrganization is key
Most importantly, have fun!
We hope these tips help you on your next shoot where you are required to shoot real people as models. We can't wait to see the content you create. The post 9 Photographers Share Tips on Shooting Real People as Models appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog. The beginning of the year did not look too well for the photo industry, sales were down (almost across the board) for apparently little reason. But now that the year has progressed we are starting to see numbers in terms of shipments much more around the numbers we have expected to see. This is good news for the industry overall, as it shows that people are still buying interchangeable lens cameras. But the numbers also show that while Mirrorless ILC sales remained somewhat steady, DSLR sales continued their downward spiral; again, as expected.
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