Articles written by Michelle VanTine on Fstoppers

January 10, 2022 by Michelle VanTine

How to Create Hard Shadows and Soft Shadows in Your Photography

Did you know studies have shown that viewers form an opinion of people within 1/10th of a second of seeing them? In a similar way, viewers judge brands with a cursory glance. Brands rely on design elements such as color, shape, line, and font to communicate their identity and values.

December 30, 2021 by Michelle VanTine

If You Can’t Beat the Fear, Do It Scared: Tackling 2022 With Courage

If you knew for certain that you would succeed, what move would you make in 2022?

December 19, 2021 by Michelle VanTine

Stop the Scroll: How to Animate a Portion of Your Photo

Have you ever taken a shot that you were completely stoked to post, and when you released it to the world, you didn’t quite get the engagement you were hoping for? It can be discouraging to be excited about a photo and not get the enthusiastic engagement you expected. These days, stopping the scroll seems harder than ever, but animating a portion of your photo is an easy upgrade that can create a major boost of interest to your image.