How to Use Notion as a Student: A Full Guide
Looking to create a custom student hub in Notion? Or want to save some time by installing a pre-built, all-in-one Notion student template? You’re in the right place! I’m Mel Lee-Smith, freelance writer, Notion nerd, and English grad. Although I primarily create Notion templates for bloggers, today, I’ll walk you through how to create a Notion student hub that will keep you on track from orientation to graduation.Read more
Notion Tutorial for Beginners: Everything You Need to Know
Howdy, Notion newbies! Welcome to Gridfiti’s Notion tutorial for beginners. I’m Mel Lee-Smith, freelance writer and Notion creator. I’m super excited to team up with Gridfiti to show you how to use this powerful platform. We’ve got a lot to cover, so buckle up!Read more
The 7 Best Contax T2 Alternatives for Every Budget
Contax T2 – just saying the name of this titanium-built point-and-shoot rangefinder will send shivers down any film lover's back.
Owned by the likes of Kendall Jenner, Zendaya, Emma Chamberlain, Frank Ocean, Gunner Stahl, and countless other A-listers, the Contax's explosion in popularity has also sadly led to a steep increase in price.
Fear not. While the coveted T2 was in production, there was also a plethora of other point-and-shoot rangefinders being built – all still perfectly functional to this day, and not costing you an arm and leg on the second-hand market.
We love this camera and the photos that it produces as much as the next person, but here are some of the best Contax T2 alternatives at different budgets.
Shooting Cinestill 800T at Night: Tips & Example Photos
Chances are, if you see a photo taken on CineStill 800T film, it was mostly likely shot at night! This film’s unique look with its cool tungsten-balanced tones, and halation around light sources, makes it a popular choice for night photography. Also, we can’t forget its light-hungry ISO of 800.
Whether you’re pointing the CineStill 800T-loaded camera at a busy street, a calm alley, a person, or a car with its rear headlights on – at box speed, or pushed to 1600 ISO – we’re here to share tips and sample photos for shooting CineStill 800T at night. Let’s dive in.Read more
How to Store Film: 5 Film Storage Ideas & Tips
The way you store your film can have a huge impact to the quality of your photos after they’re developed. Film stocks ranging from black & white to color negatives, and 35mm to 120mm, all have a variety of needs when it comes to storage.
There are several factors that could be at play, including the temperature film is stored in, humidity, the elements (such as dust, water, potential light exposure, X-rays from airport security) – the list goes on!
It can seem quite daunting to constantly monitor something as unassuming as storage, but you’ve come to the right place. Check out our quick guide on how to store film and have your images come out in tip-top shape!Read more
5+ Pink App Icons for iOS 17 (iPhone & iPad)
Thanks to iOS updates in recent years, it’s now easier than ever to customize your iPhone and iPad home screens to make them aesthetically pleasing.
To help transform your home screen and dress it in blush pink, cotton candy pink, neon pink, or whichever pink your heart desires, we’ve curated the best pink app icon packs for you to pick from! Check them out and deck out your home screen today.Read more
The 9 Best Notion Templates for Designers
Are you looking for an easy all-in-one workspace to manage your brand’s design processes, or even a way to manage and scale your design business? Using Notion, you’ll be able to organize your design documents, manage clients, create branding guidelines, and so much more — all from a single workspace!
To help you get started, we’ve curated a list of the best Notion templates for designers. Check it out, and let us know which ones are your favorite in the comments below!Read more
How to Get a Notion Avatar or Profile Picture: The Best Illustrators
Have you been seeing those slick illustrated black and white profile pictures all over Twitter, and wondering why so many people have them? And most importantly, where you could get one yourself?
The community-led app Notion has a signature black and white doodle style illustration, and it’s carried into the community of its users – using this style for their personal profile pictures and cover photos.
The minimal hand-drawn profile picture almost feels like a “one of us” statement, repping your love for Notion to the rest of the community.
If you love the app just as much as we do, it’s easy to get a personalized Notion avatar for yourself. To help you pick, we’ve gathered the best Notion avatar illustrators and packs for you to pick from!Read more
Lomo 800 vs. Portra 800: What Are the Differences? (with Photos)
800 speed film is often referred to as film thats meant for low light – but the fact of the matter is that 800 ISO works for all settings!
Depending on the film stock, you can achieve quite a balanced look in photos whether you’re shooting 800 speed in the light of day, or the dark of night. Some notable 800 ISO features include fine grain that really only comes out in low light photos, the ability to shoot in lighting of all kinds, and being able to up the shutter speed to achieve sharp shots.
Two 800 speed films that come to mind are Lomography and Kodak Portra’s offerings. Both different types of film that achieve unique looks in their own right, but which are the ones we’d recommend? Check out the differences between Lomo 800 vs Portra 800 film.Read more
The 5 Best Yashica T4 Alternatives
Point-and-shoot film cameras are the common gateway into the world of analog photography. Thanks to their ease of use, compact form, and affordability – anyone can get access to shooting film.
One point-and-shoot that comes to mind is the Yashica T4 (also known as the Kyocera Slim T in North America). Often referred to as a runner-up and go-to Contax T2 alternative, the Yashica T4 has consequently seen steep increases in hype and price in recent times.
We totally get why anyone would want their hands on one – but what about those who don’t want to break the bank to foray into the world of film? Well, we’ve got you covered. Check out our list of Yashica T4 alternatives.Read more
