Posted by Eric Shafer on May 8, 2012 ·
Graffiti is a very old art form dating back to ancient times. It was used as a form of expression by the artists to give vent to their politically incorrect ideas and philosophies. However, at times, people also misused it and littered the public places with indecent or personal statements. This led to the art work becoming a subject of debate and controversy. It has been declared as an offense in [...]
Posted by Evan Varsamis on May 7, 2012 ·
SmokingDesignersPosters like the ones we are presenting today are really hard to find. Today we showcase the best posters we have ever seen which are created by Mike Joyce who is a graphic designer from New York City. Mike has started an ongoing project called Swissted in which he has created more than 200 posters inspired by punk rock and swiss modernism. Arent these the most beautiful poster designs [...]
Posted by PictureCorrect Contributor on May 7, 2012 ·
Captured on film by Joel Gillespie (Click Image to See More From Joel Gillespie)
So I’m guessing not many of you guys are using film cameras these days. The few of you who are, good for you! This dying form of photography is still magical to me. I recently got into it again, on the sideline, and I definitely believe it’s helped me as a photographer in general.
Knowing that you cannot get [...]
Posted by PictureCorrect Contributor on May 7, 2012 ·
The team behind Finding Portland did a great job chronicling the beauty of the northwestern city in the timelapse video they compiled using 308,829 still images. Their gear list was equally impressive, shooting on a combination of Canon 5D Mark II, Canon 5D Mark III, Canon 7D, and Canon 1D Mark IVs. And that’s not to forget about the awesome heli-cam, the octocopter, from NW Aero Pix. Take [...]
Posted by Ash Davies on May 7, 2012 ·
TweetTyler Stableford’s photoshoot of the F16 fighter pilots and planes won him awards. To capture the photos, Tyler endured up to 8 Gs and at points almost blacked out. The collection is a stunning array of beautiful machines, emotion and power. This video shows how he put the collection together.
Tyler says his motivations for the shoot were to create the most powerful and [...]
Posted by Eric Shafer on May 7, 2012 ·
Business cards are great ways of establishing rapport with your clients and customers. However, the practice has become so routine in nature that people rarely take serious note of them. This puts a challenge before organizations and individuals to incorporate some extraordinary and unique features in these reference links. Well, there are lots of themes available; from offbeat colors to out of box [...]
Posted by Jannalee Lopez on May 7, 2012 ·
What is the simplest and easiest way of styling up your hair without making drastic changes? Well, the answer is trying out layers and bangs. Yeah, layers and bangs are the best way to jazz up your crowning glory. They are wonderful means through which you can create a new hairstyle with an equally fresh look without losing much of your precious tresses. Layered hairstyles with bangs have a timeless [...]
Posted by Kaylee Smith on May 7, 2012 ·
The monster high pictures are favorite of many children. The fashion line doll launched about two years back has taken the children’s fancy by storm. They are crazy after these wild and ghoulish dolls who look freaky cool and fabulous in their fancy attires. The accessories, dress and makeup of monster dolls is a favorite topic of discussion for their fans. Not only the dolls the monster high pictures [...]
Posted by Kaylee Smith on May 7, 2012 ·
Wedding rings are a part of the marriage institution since time immemorial. We have seen people wearing the ornamental piece around the finger lying between the middle finger and the little finger which is itself called the ring finger. Now what can be more convincing and chilling proof of the existence of this symbol of nuptial ties between a man and a woman? However, now a days wedding ring tattoos [...]
Posted by Evan Varsamis on May 6, 2012 ·
SmokingDesignersLogo Designs is a creative article brought to you by Shed Labs which is a Graphic Design firm that already has created some very creative and unique logo designs for many customers. Logo designs are very important for companies but most of all for startup firms that they are trying to reach the maximum audience as possible. Below we have collected some of their logo designs to inspire [...]
Posted by PictureCorrect Contributor on May 6, 2012 ·
Not very many people are granted the access to suit up and take a spin in a F16 fighter jet, but when Tyler Stableford was asked to do a photoshoot with at the Buckley Air Force Base in Denver, Colorado it was all part of the job. Flying at altitudes of 14,000 feet the lucky photographer experienced G-Force on eight separate occasions, nearly causing him to black out. You can find out how that feels [...]
Posted by TimothyBlake on May 6, 2012 ·
Advertise here with BSAI’m pretty much a font fanatic. If your anything like me, I’m sure this is a post you will enjoy. This roundup is a collection of fresh free fonts released in the past 12 weeks. There is nothing better than free fonts which look good, and are useable within your design projects. There’s some truly hidden gems in this compilation, so be sure to download some of [...]
Posted by PictureCorrect Contributor on May 6, 2012 ·
Renowned fashion photographer, Rob Van Petten, recently teamed up with Nikon to make a promo spot for the companies D800 DSLR, which Van Petten argues, will rival any large format camera he’s shot with. At a whopping 36 MP, that claim is no surprise! And while taking the D800 on a virtual test drive is pretty sweet, some of the tips Van Petten offers budding fashion photographers are pretty [...]
Posted by PictureCorrect Contributor on May 6, 2012 ·
As some of you may have heard, Facebook recently acquired the angel of the app world, Instagram. Facebook dug deep into their pockets as they forked over a cool 1 billion dollars for the app. That’s $1,000,000,000 (US) for an app that, at the time of purchase was returning a profit of zero dollars. The purchase leaves one’s imagination to wonder about the future of the app and how Facebook [...]
Posted by Audrey Felser on May 6, 2012 ·
TweetThere are so many pictures that have shaped the world and how we as people look at the whole world, whether it is a few miles away or thousands. These are just five that have changed the world around us.
1. The Migrant Mother, taken by Dorothea Lange in 1936
The picture above was taken in 1936 by photographer Dorothea Lange. It was a famous picture depicting the Great Depression.
This [...]
Posted by Tiffany M on May 6, 2012 ·
The thought that renowned headshot photographer Peter Hurley puts into creating a basic headshot, isn’t very basic. As a former model turned professional photographer, Hurley knows what it’s like to be in front of the camera and behind it. He’s used his experience to perfect his trade and has been kind enough to share his insights with us via a seminar hosted at B&H and this [...]
Posted by PictureCorrect Contributor on May 5, 2012 ·
Do you need all your family members’ images to reflect the family’s style? These kinds of photos might showcase your family’s individuality and permit everybody for you to feel handy inside treatment. Take a peek inside higher trends throughout modern household photos.
City Conditions
Urban designs can provide an amazing backdrop with a family members event photos. You will have a [...]
Posted by Tiffany M on May 5, 2012 ·
As Jay P. Morgan points out in the following video tutorial, it becomes difficult coming up with new ideas if you are shooting in the same space all the time. Thinking outside the box, Morgan devised a way to add some creative flair on a photo shoot for a client he works with often. By mounting a tripod onto the forklift he was photographing, he used the movement of the lift to generate motion [...]
Posted by Evan Varsamis on May 4, 2012 ·
SmokingDesignersToday we present to you the super inspiring and creative portfolio of Raewyn. We have showcased some of her most popular projects that includes posters, publications and web design. If you click on each project’s title you will get redirected to her behance portfolio. If you want to showcase your work to our website you can submit your portfolio and we ll take it from there.
Raewyn [...]
Posted by PictureCorrect Contributor on May 4, 2012 ·
"Flower Island" captured by David Konieczko (Click Image to See More From David Konieczko)
The moment that snowdrops start appearing through the final snowfalls of the year mother nature seems to go into overdrive and it is almost as if not a week goes by without something new, different and exciting appearing in gardens and parks.
As a photographer it is my favourite time of the year, the [...]
Posted by PictureCorrect Contributor on May 4, 2012 ·
Never work with children or animals, or so goes the old actors adage. No such fears for Zoo Studios though, who spend their days photographing animals of all shapes and sizes. In this video we see them at work with a number of cockatoos from Cockatoo Chaos in Australia:
The first challenge is to set up the studio, not only to get the required look but also to create an environment where the birds [...]
Posted by Eric Shafer on May 4, 2012 ·
We are living in techno savvy times and no dimension of our life remains untouched from the touch of technology. Our daily deals and transactions are conducted by a few clicks. Everything is going digital and this is the way future will be. So, how about making your paper business cards digital too? Yeah, it is a growing practice these days as the business sector is getting more oriented towards online [...]
Posted by Eric Shafer on May 4, 2012 ·
Marilyn Monroe, the much acclaimed sex symbol and celebrated actress of Hollywood, who ruled a million hearts in the 1950s and 60s is still a hit. Her magnetic persona and sensuous appeal are hot topics of discussion even today. There are millions of fans of the diva spread across the world who are mad about her. A simple Marilyn Monroe wallpaper can light up their day. They take all kinds of pain [...]
Posted by Jannalee Lopez on May 4, 2012 ·
Bob hairstyles have an eternal charm among women; whether teenage girls or ladies. The Short hairstyle has been in fashion since many decades. Said to have emerged during the First World War it was adopted by women because of the convenience and ease of maintenance it guaranteed. However, it gradually became a fashionable hairdo. Women started adopting it out of choice and today it is a hot style [...]
Posted by Kaylee Smith on May 4, 2012 ·
Some people are so crazy about tattoos that none of their body parts is enough for pampering their fantasy. This lot belongs to the ultimate tattoo lovers category and they can never have enough of this modern fashion statement. This is the reason why they go for full body tattoos. Full body tattoos, as the name suggests, is carved on a large part of the skin space covering the entire body. Mostly, [...]