Simply put, a model release is permission given to the photographer from the subject to use photos of them. In order to assure the best return for photographs offered for sale through Adobe Stock or any agency, releases are needed. A model is anyone being photographed Model releases are important.
A storyboard is a great way to plan your next photo or video shoot. It creates a road map that helps everyone on the crew, as well as the client, know what you’re trying to accomplish. Often time these take the form of comic book-like drawings that convey the look
The term “texture” is a catch-all term for adding either abstract images, detailed photos, or patterns of different surfaces, like metal, cracked paint, sand, etc. as an overlay on your image. This is a type of “compositing”, combining multiple images into one finished work. Adding textures to your images can
An image list is exactly what it sounds like, a list of images. Seems pretty basic? But how many of you actually make a list of the images you would like to take before you leave for your photoshoot or go on a photo vacation? Sure, you want to be
Over the last two years, visual trends have been evolving faster than ever as major social changes impact consumer values and perspectives. Stock photographer Adaeze Okaro knows this firsthand, building her portfolio around portraits which capture the authenticity and intimacy of daily experiences. There are many creatives like Adaeze now
Replacing a background on a portrait is not as hard as you might think. A portrait against a neutral background is great as a headshot. It lacks excitement, concept, and story. Here’s an easy way to turn a simple portrait into a show stopper–change the background. Drop out the background Use
Are you interested in stock photography and video to make a little extra income? Me, too. However, don’t waste time creating images you can’t use because they violate intellectual property (IP) rights. Here are a few tips to help ensure your images will be accepted by stock agencies such as
Every year about this time Adobe puts out its creative trends for the year. Here’s their 2022 trend list. They take a look at consumer insights, research trending visuals, socio-economic developments and worldwide narratives to forecast these creative trends. Visual, design and motion trends can help guide our work for the
A little while back, a good friend of mine experienced a case where several of his architecture and cityscape shots had been placed on a stock photo website. The problem? He wasn’t the one who put them there. Using Pixsy, he was alerted to the copyright infringement, and issue a
Each year, Adobe Stock combines sources, consumer signals and the experience of its creative team to release a visual trends forecast. In addition to photography, illustration, motion and design, Adobe is also adding its first-ever lineup of audio trends to this year’s report. Here’s what Adobe had to say about
Adobe released its biannual study of the stock industry this past week. They share insights from global stock users and marketers to identify creative and design trends. This year with the challenges of COVID-19 and social movements, stock users faced more challenges than normal. This is a summary of their
Each year our friends at Adobe share their insights into visual trends for the coming year. The Adobe Stock team takes a look at what’s happening in social media, advertising, global news, fashion imagery and much more to bring us the creative and motion trends for 2020. With the globalization
