Ever wonder what it takes to land big jobs in advertising? We’re hosting a free webinar with food photographer Christina Peters tomorrow, November 13th at 12pm ET focused on getting you hired. With big-name clients like Chipotle, Walmart, Pinkberry Frozen Yogurt, Domino’s Pizza, Kraft and Whole Foods Markets, Christina has an arsenal of tips and insights that’ll…

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One of the coolest ingredients of our new website templates and Site Builder are the use of “components” throughout. They are like little embedded machines in a web page, each performing a specific function or task. Components can be easily customized by our members without having to know how to code. To give you an…

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After most major news outlets called the election for Joe Biden, a collage of former VPs and VP-elect Kamala Harris began to circulate on social media. Where did it come from? Allen does some sleuthing, and wonders why the major social media platforms don’t have a reverse image search feature. Also, photos from Election Day…

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Deadline reports that MGM has acquired the rights for the Johnny Depp drama “Minamata” – chronicling W. Eugene Smith’s last photo essay on the horrific mercury poisoning in Minamata, Japan. For decades, Japan’s Chisso Corporation dumped methylmercury and other heavy metals into wastewater that exited into Minamata Bay, a by-product of their chemical manufacturing. The…

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The long awaited documentary featuring the Obama administration’s Chief White House Photographer Pete Souza recently made its debut on MSNBC, and Sarah and Allen share their thoughts, and why they shed a few tears. In addition, Pari Dukovic’s photo of Joe Biden kissing his son Hunter goes viral on Twitter (do you think that’s appropriate????),…

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Although photographic technology allows for the literal capture of light (and arguably, reality), humans have ironically been trying to alter their captured appearance almost since the advent of photography. For better or worse, looks matter – and politics is no exception to the rule.  In 2016, I was struck by the comical skin retouching employed…

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Anyone who knows me well knows that I am for transparency in business, even when, and especially when, it means a change in plans. That’s why I am writing to tell you that our new website templates will be delayed a bit, and why that’s actually good news. As we got deeper into the code…

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Free stock photo site Unsplash entered the news cycle again when the UK government used a photo of an Atlanta-based dancer as the subject of their “Cyber First” ad campaign, suggesting that dancers would be better served with a job in cyber security.  Photographer Krys Alex, who previously had uploaded the image to Unsplash, was…

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Face tuning apps have thrived for years in the mobile phone ecosystem, allowing users to make subtle (and sometimes not so subtle) changes to their appearance for a selfie-obsessed generation. Some consumers use the tools to get closer to the generic celebface look that dominates the influencer world of the Kardashians. For others, the tools…

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We’re hosting a free portfolio review webinar with photojournalist Essdras M. Suarez on October 16th at 12pm ET. Essdras is an award-winning photographer and Nikon Z7 influencer who has been published by the New York Times, Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal, CNBC and more. And just like us, he’s on a mission to help…

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New Yorker Gary He (@garyhe) has been through a lot. While a student at Stuyvesant High School, he lived through the trauma of September 11 a block from Ground Zero. After graduating from NYU with a degree in journalism, he entered the arduous world of freelance photography covering news, events, politics, and more – while…

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On Saturday, while President Donald Trump was being treated for COVID-19 at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, the AP distributed two handout photos taken by White House photographer Joyce Boghosian. Jon Ostrower, the Editor-in-chief of The Air Current, tweeted that the president appeared in two different locations taken 10 minutes apart based on the…

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Since its inception, Photoville has used outdoor space to display a wide range of incredible photographs on the Brooklyn Bridge waterfront – which ironically makes it a perfect way to celebrate photography in the era of COVID-19. This year’s show runs from Sept 17 – Nov 29 at multiple locations around the NYC, so check…

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At its core, photography allows us to tell the story of our history. Years from now, when we look back at images from 2020, our thoughts and feelings on how this year unfolded will be, undoubtedly, extremely complex.  One such image that encapsulates the heartbreak associated with this year was made by photographer, filmmaker and…

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Last week, New York Magazine’s The Cut published a lengthy essay written by model Emily Ratajkowski on her experiences working as a model, actor, and influencer entrepreneur. She gives numerous examples where she felt unable to control her own image from being sued by paparazzo Robert O’Neil, having two Instagram posts appropriated by Richard Prince,…

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Flak Photo’s Andy Adams asked his followers for their website URLs early this month, and was surprised to find that a number of them didn’t have a website. Instagram has become the dominant way to follow photographers , but that doesn’t mean it’s a good replacement for a website. In this episode of Vision Slightly…

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Search engines are a vital source of traffic and bring much-needed exposure for photographers. And just like camera gear or photo tech, they’re always evolving. So how do you keep up with algorithms that are constantly getting smarter? What steps can you take to generate meaningful impact? Are you even using the right tools to…

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In this episode of the PhotoShelter podcast Vision Slightly Blurred: The British Journal of Photography recently released their 2020 Ones to Watch list – a globally diverse list of talent that includes a number of photographers that we’ve talked about in previous shows.  Also, SFMOMA creates a series of short animations to introduce some of…

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These days, everyone is missing travel. And while it’s tempting to day dream about future trips, you might actually have some images in your archive from past trips that can earn you a little cash now. Last week we sat down with Lọlá Ákínmádé Åkerström to talk through some of her tips for selling travel…

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On September 5, 2020, The New York Times published “The Great Divide” – the latest entry in their “The America We Need” Times Opinion series – which examined neighborhoods on Chicago’s North Side and South Side and the enormous disparities in wealth and health that have emerged between them as a result of racist policies like redlining…

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