The Voting Selfie as Social Proof
For much of its history, photography has been seen as a reflection of reality. Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “Photography is distinguished by its immediacy, its…
Social Media is Ruining Photography
In the U.S. and most industrialized nations, we have a collective infatuation with technology but a poor understanding of its effects – both intended and…
Amanda Lucidon Is Reaching Higher with Her Second Book for Young Readers
Michelle Obama has always given off an air of confidence and humility all at once. A consistent champion for children through her endless pursuits of…
Free Film on Canal St? An Audacious Arts Project in Lower Manhattan
Canal Street in lower Manhattan is the main thoroughfare connecting New Jersey to Brooklyn, and is a central feature of the vibrant Chinatown scene bisecting…
I’ve Never Flown a Drone. Here’s My Review of the DJI Mavic 2 Pro
Since the 2010 launch of the Parrot AR.Drone, consumer interest in drones has skyrocketed. DJI’s ubiquitous Phantom, originally released in 2013, has spawned multiple iterations…
Confidence in Front of the Camera: Tips from 5 Portrait Photographers
Whether you're photographing a high-profile celebrity in a big-budget shoot or you stop someone interesting on the street, everyone wants to look good in a…
Google Images Now Displays Copyright Info
Protecting images from online theft is a major concern for many photographers. Images can be stolen, misappropriated, weaponized, and more. And while much of this…
Diving Deep Into “brown, carmine, and blue” With Le’Andra LeSeur
We pride ourselves on having some very impressive in-house talents here at PhotoShelter and have been celebrating an incredible win recently. In early October Le’Andra…
Magazine Covers Shot with Phones Ain’t No Thing
Scoring a national magazine cover shoot to prove the greatness of a phone's camera has become part of the standard PR playbook for manufacturers. TIME…