Earth Day: Photographers Have Become Advocates
Many photographers have abandoned neutral documentary photography in favor of advocating for environmental causes that are important to them. And with massive social media followings,…
Podcasts
Can Viewing Photos Be Hazardous to Your Health?
Facebook's content moderators have to look at some awful images and video to protect the rest of us from graphic content. Casey Newton at The…
Can you become famous by just photographing Beyoncé?
It certainly won't hurt your career if Queen Bey hires you for a photo shoot, but the photographers who have worked with her in the…
Filters Ain’t Just Optical Anymore
In traditional photography, filters were used to block certain frequencies of light or to create in-camera effects like starbursts or soft focus. But in the…
When is It OK to Give Away Photos for Free?
The hardliners say never give away a photo for free, and there is definitely a case to be made for not allowing other companies to…
OMG, You’re Still Entering Photo Contests?
In episode 2 of our new podcast, Vision Slightly Blurred, Sarah and I talk about the world of photo contests. Have we entered them before?…
Facial Recognition. The Robot Overlords Know Who You Are Already.
In the first episode of our brand spanking new podcast, Vision Slightly Blurred, Sarah Jacobs and I talk about facial recognition and how viral "games"…
Vision Slightly Blurred – A New PhotoShelter Podcast
We love photography, but we're also pretty fond of podcasts. And yes, there are a lot of wonderful photo-specific podcasts out there, but they tend…
17 Best Podcasts for Photographers
Whether you’re looking to stay up-to-date on the latest gear, need some inspiration, or want to build a better photo business, there’s a podcast on…