This week we discuss how our bodies and minds will deal with the anxiety of reentering society after a year in lockdown.
psychology
Why You Stay Up So Late, Even When You Know You Shouldn’t
There are certain traits that lend themselves to “revenge bedtime procrastination.” There’s also a way out.
3 Services to Help You Take Charge of Your Mental Health
We’re all having a tough time right now, but these apps, podcasts, and websites can provide a lifeline.
In Praise of Positive Reinforcement for Your Pets
You want to reward good behaviors, not use tools to punish negative ones.
How I Found the Right Therapist When My Life Was Collapsing
So many of us are struggling with mental health because of the pandemic. These tips can help.
How to Make the Most of a Virtual Therapy Session
And some Instagram resources to shore up your mental health, if therapy isn’t an option right now.
5 Helpful Tips for Photographing People Who Aren’t Models
Most of us who shoot portraits do not work with professional models on a regular basis, and as such, it pays to know how to work with regular people to make them as comfortable as possible in front of the lens. If that is something you struggle with, this excellent video tutorial will give you five tips for taking better shots of regular people.
5 Ways to Improve Your Portraits
Taking a successful portrait requires the confluence of good technique, creativity, and your ability to interact with and direct your subject. If you have been struggling with your portraiture work, check out this excellent video tutorial that will offer you five tips to help you produce better results.
How to Direct and Pose for Better Headshots
Whereas things like camera settings and lighting can be quantified and thus committed to memory in a straightforward manner, posing and directing a subject is a bit more nebulous and often gives photographers a fair amount of trouble. Peter Hurley is well known as a master of directing and posing, and in this excellent video tutorial, he shares some of his best advice that is sure to improve your own work.
