Marissa Elman is a lover of fashion, photography, and health and wellness in all its forms. Marissa loves art, expression, and creativity!
Buying a 35MM Camera
The 35MM camera is the definition of vintage and class. When you think of a classic late 20th-century camera, the odds are it is the classic 35MM.
Introduction to White Balance
Many photographers will start shooting in automatic mode, but once you start shooting in manual mode, you will gain so much more creative control over your images. The first three settings you should know about are the exposures settings: aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. These settings are only the beginning, and your camera settings go beyond those three. Today’s blog focuses on white balance, which allows you to get the right color temperature in your photos.
Introduction to Contrast in Photography
The use of contrast in photography is one of the most critical aspects of art. Knowing how to manipulate contrast will help improve your technique and photography overall.
Contrast, simply put, means different. In photography, some of the most usual differences are changed by actually altering the changes in color or tone in the composition. Lowering or heightening the contrast in the photo can significantly alter the story your picture is telling.
The Best Digital Cameras of 2020
Photography is a great hobby, passion, or career to get involved in as there are so many ways to enjoy photography and make art with it. While photography is wonderful, one of the most difficult aspects of it has to be the camera itself. There are so many types of cameras out there, all specializing in different things depending on the type of photos you’re trying to take. This can make choosing a camera extremely difficult for both beginners and seasoned photographers.
Why House Dresses Are Making A Comeback
When most people think of a house dress, they usually picture their mothers and grandmothers wearing oversized, ankle-length dresses with bold floral patterns as they make breakfast for their families or clean their homes. Sitcoms from the ‘60s and ’70’s era often presented several examples of women in old fashioned house dresses. Considering the fact that no one really looks or feels attractive cleaning their bathtub, house dresses have always seemed to be a way to choose comfort over fashio...
How to Become More Resilient
Many people want to become stronger and more resilient, but they may lack the knowledge to create that change in their lives. However, there are some real, actionable steps you can take to obtain your objective of developing a more resilient individual. This guide will help you get started.
Adopt a Sense of Purpose
Resilient people are driven by a sense of purpose, so it makes sense for this to be the first step in cultivating that part of your personality. Your sense of purpose can be anythi...
Tips on How to Become More Hopeful
The current state of affairs has negatively impacted almost everyone, but these unpleasant circumstances aren’t permanent. It’s more important than ever to know that things will get better. You can maintain a healthier and more hopeful outlook by incorporating the following suggestions into your life.
Be Mindful of Your Mental State
If you wake up in the morning feeling grouchy or depressed, you can’t expect to have a good day. When you recognize negative feelings, particularly those that are...
How COVID Saved Kodak
Kodak was a household name back in the days when laying your hands on a photograph meant taking out the roll of film in your camera and having it developed. Kodak attained a powerful market position in the 70s, accounting for 85% of the camera and 90% of film sales in the US. However, the firm’s failure to capitalize on digital photography, which was one of its many inventions, led to a downward spiral trend. So devastating were the effects of the digital era on Kodak that the company declare...
How to Prioritize Self-Care While Working From Home
To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, it’s suggested that individuals stay home when they can. Many businesses are turning to remote work as a way to help stop the virus from spreading, but the transition to work from home may be hard for some employees. Remote work requires making adjustments to workflow and scheduling. Employees making the transition will also need to decide where to set up a workspace in their home.
The Importance of Self-Care for Remote Employees
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How Will the Fashion Industry Continue to Adapt in 2020?
Everyone knows that 2020 has not been an ordinary year. Coronavirus has changed society and people’s daily routines. Considering that many people have been working from home, going out less, and spending less time in groups, people have been dressing differently. Here are some predictions regarding how fashion will continue to adapt in 2020.
One prominent example of how the Coronavirus could shape fashion choices is the normalization of face masks. While masks were not commonly seen in Americ...
Easy Ways To Add Fitness To Your Daily Routine
Most people today are too busy for long workouts at the gym or marathon training runs after work. But with a little planning, it’s not too hard to squeeze an extra five or ten minutes of exercise into one’s daily routine. Here are some easy fitness tips for busy people.
1. Start Your Day With a Walk, Jog or Bike Ride
Just one lap around the block, either on foot or on a bike, is an easy way to boost the metabolism and get the day off to a good start. It probably won’t even be long enough to b...
Photographer Spotlight: Ansel Adams
Ansel Adams
Ansel Adams is most known for his scenic photography of the American West. He’s known for using his photographs to promote conservation of the wilderness. He’s an icon in the photography world for his black and white images.
Early Life
Adams was born on February 20, 1902, in San Francisco, California. He broke his nose and was injured in the San Francisco earthquake of 1906.
Adams made a trip in 1916 to Yosemite National Park where his love of photography was born. He began experi...
Which Fruits Help Your Body Function Better
Which Fruits Help Your Body Function Better?
We all know that fruits are good for us. Fruits provide the necessary energy and nutrients that our bodies need to function. We know we need a good balance of fruits in our diets, but which fruits are beneficial for which of our body organs and systems? We would all like to eat with more purpose, right? Check out some specific fruit tidbits below.
Apples
“An apple a day keeps the doctor away” is more than a catchy rhyme! Research tells us that appl...
Photographer Spotlight: Man Ray
An influential artist and photographer during the 20th Century, Man Ray set the tone as an artistic icon. His work inspired Andy Warhol and some other experimental artists during the 1960s and 1970s. The photographic legacy he left behind remains important to this day. During his most active periods of creation, he contributed to the Dada Movement and Surrealist art.
An Icon
Born in Philadelphia in August of 1890, Emmanuel Radnitzky moved with his parents to New York City as a child. His pare...
5 Trends to Avoid This Winter
The world of fashion is increasingly fast-paced. Trends seem to change at lightning speed. Last season’s must-haves quickly become this season’s faux pas. Avoid embarrassment this winter season. Don’t be caught dead in any of these out-of-style pieces.
Cropped Coats
Cropped coats have been popular in the past, but it’s time for a new queen bee. This season is all about dramatic, full-length coats. They are warmer as well as more mature. A camel colored coat is a classic and timeless piece tha...