Friday Happy Hour: Going “Head Over Heels” for HD Video & More
We had a lot of photographers who wrote in this week to share their latest photo projects, media coverage, and blog posts. That and a few stories we picked up makes for a full Friday Happy Hour, so take a look at what made it on our radar this week. Photographing track & field –...
7 Myths About Portfolio Reviews Debunked
If you’ve ever wanted to score a meeting with some of the top photo buyers, editors or agents – but don’t think you have the “in” – then attending a portfolio review could be the answer to your prayers. Sure, they can be expensive, but it’s worthwhile if the reviewers are people you respect and...
Live Video Interview with Newsweek’s Senior Photo Editor
Newsweek‘s Senior International Photo Editor, Jamie Wellford, has been at the magazine for over a decade. Before that he worked at several top photo agencies, which has put him deep into the trenches of photojournalism. Jamie has seen and commissioned some of the most noteworthy photo stories of our time, giving him a unique perspective...
The Value of Change, Listening More, and the Road Ahead
When we founded PhotoShelter in 2005, we did so with a commitment to use technology, and specifically the internet, to help photographers achieve success. We built a powerful online photo archive with a robust set of features to help photographers display, sell and deliver their images to clients in hundreds of ways. In some respects,...
Special Offer: 10 Business Branding Secrets for Photographers
Today, it’s more important than ever to develop a brand to differentiate yourself from the competition, and build a strong and lasting face for your business. But what exactly makes up your brand? To help answer this question and keep you a step above the rest, we present PhotoShelter’s 10 Branding Secrets for Photographers. This limited-time offer...
How To Take Your Landscape and Nature Photography to The Next Level
As photographers, we sometimes get trapped in the technicalities of photography, thinking only about where to position the strobe or what ISO to set our cameras on. We obsess over gear and critique each other’s setup. We might even forget what we love about the medium in the first place. But after over twenty years...
Why Instagram is Terrible for Photographers, and Why You Should Use It
Although everyone has an opinion on Facebook’s purchase of Instagram for $1b, I think we can all agree: Instagram is terrible for photographers. (gotcha) Why? Let’s count the ways. Why Instagram is Terrible for Photographers… The rights grab Let’s look at the Terms of Use: …By displaying or publishing (“posting”) any Content on or...
Friday Happy Hour: How (Not) to Get More Likes on Facebook & More
The last week in April wrapped up with some exciting news in the PhotoShelter office: The Photo Assistant’s Handbook resonated with many more photographers than we could have imagined, especially Shawn Corrigan‘s list of “40+ Essential Items Every Photography Assistant Needs Now“. Plus, we were very excited to announce that master retoucher Amy Dresser will join Facebook, Christie’s,...
Upload & Publish Your Photos in 3 Easy Steps
We don’t have to tell you that time is money. And sometimes, even simplifying the little things can make your workflow run more smoothly and save time. That’s why we’ve developed an easier way to upload your images to PhotoShelter. The old concept of PhotoShelter’s Archive Area required you to first upload your images to...
Live Webinar with Newsweek: Why Photojournalism Needs to Elicit an Emotional Response
What Photo Buyers Want: Newsweek’s Senior International Photo Editor, Jamie Wellford Tue, May 1st, 2012 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT Once focused primarily on politics and world affairs, Newsweek has shifted its direction in recent years to cover all current events – including business, fashion, and pop culture. The editorial shift encouraged a new...
Who Shot It Better? Jon Hamm: Peggy Sirota vs. Yu Tsai
Let’s slow this jam down for the ladies… If you’re one of those people who doesn’t watch AMC’s Mad Men, then you’re probably sick of people talking about it. On the other hand, can I make a suggestion? Watch it. I mean, they [spoiler alert!] tripped on LSD this past week, and it was hilariously...
The 40+ Items Every Photography Assistant Needs Now
For the past 10 years, professional photography assistant and Los Angeles-based photographer Shawn Corrigan has traveled the world assisting and shooting. So in that decade-long time span, has Shawn gained much street cred? Don’t take our word for it – adventure photographer Corey Rich told us that Shawn Corrigan is “the hardest working photography assistant I...
