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For All Filmmakers and Content Creators: Fstoppers Reviews Music Licensing Company Audiio Finding and licensing music: it has got to be one of those painful tasks for anyone who creates videos or slideshows for clients, which is why we are reviewing a new player in town, Audiio. When I started out in photography, I never imagined that I would be using music in my work. As I started shooting weddings and also families, I realized that slideshows or even brief video clips taken during…

Now You Can Take Portraits While on the Road It is wonderful having a permanent studio to work in. But imagine being able to pack that studio into your camera bag and take it with you anywhere you want. You can do this by creating a portable portrait studio. The problem is, portable studios tend to take up a lot of space. I traveled from school to school with a portable studio. But it would take up my entire car,…

Here’s a Free 3-Hour Tutorial on Travel and Landscape Photography Want a high-quality lesson on travel and landscape photography without having to spend any money? Popular Canadian photographer Taylor Jackson has released this amazing 3-hour video tutorial that’s completely free (it’s supported by YouTube ads).Quite a bit of time and energy went into this video — Jackson spent a full week in Iceland, a full week in Tokyo, and then 5 full days editing it together. “It started as a…

19 Iconic Fashion Moments from Cinematic History Taking a look back at some of the biggest films in Hollywood, here’s a roundup of the biggest fashion moments in cinematic history. Fashion is one of the most memorable aspects of film. We all remember “that” scene from a film that marked cinema history. It could be a pivotal moment like Julia Roberts’s red dress, marking her Cinderella moment in Pretty Woman. Other times, it can influence high-fashion like Alicia Silverstone’s plaid…

Seven essentials you need to remember when Licensing photos of animals Last year, when The New York Times digitized millions of their archival photographs, their editors recognized a recurring theme: dogs were everywhere. They appeared in the style pages, but they also cropped up in more unexpected places—like the sports sections and weather reports. For decades, animals—and their relationships with humans—have been a fixture of mainstream media, and if the last decade has taught us anything, it’s that they aren’t…

Researchers develop lithium-sulphur battery that can power a phone for five days: Digital Photography Review Image courtesy of Monash University Researchers led by Monash University in Australia have developed what they say is the ‘most efficient’ version of a lithium-sulfur battery; one capable of powering a smartphone for five full days of continuous use. The team has filed a patent for the manufacturing process they developed and they report interest from ‘some of the world’s largest manufacturers.’ Prototype lithium-sulfur power…

Winter Photography Tips for Shooting Outdoors Still, winter photography can be hard to master. Here are the best tips to help you get outside and take amazing pictures this winter.Do you need inspiration to take winter photographs? Start with snow-covered landscapes and finish chasing the northern lights. Find the winter in the cities and the mountains, observe how people change their lifestyles, and go after the perfect winter sunrise. Light is the key ingredient, as winter offers plenty of opportunities…

This is How a Full-Time Student Uses ShootProof Are you juggling school and a photography business? See how one full-time student uses ShootProof to keep her work – and life – beautifully balanced. (Featuring GRACE JICHA) “ShootProof is seriously such a life saver! I’m so impressed with the platform and the customer service!” Grace Jicha is a full-time journalism student with a weekday job in media relations and a weekend gig as a photographer. To call her “busy” is an…