How the pandemic forced me to shoot local and fall in love with my country again

It’s been two years since the coronavirus pandemic began. So much has happened over that time: the world has turned upside down, and so have we. Our lifestyles have changed to different extents, and each of us misses something we used to do all the time, and maybe even take for granted. What changed most… Continue reading How the pandemic forced me to shoot local and fall in love with my country again

Astronomers use ESO’s ‘Very Large Telescope’ to identify a new exoplanet that defies expectations

Lead image and all other images courtesy of ESO The European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope has discovered a new star in the night sky. Astronomers have photographed a planet orbiting b Centauri, a two-star system that you can see with the naked eye. The observation is significant because it’s the hottest and most massive… Continue reading Astronomers use ESO’s ‘Very Large Telescope’ to identify a new exoplanet that defies expectations

Xencelabs Pen Tablet Small review: The more affordable rival to Wacom’s Intuos Pro

Xencelabs Pen Tablet Small$199.99 If you’re looking to speed up your editing workflow, there are few pieces of hardware that can make complex masking, brushing and cloning jobs easier and more intuitive than a digital pen. I first picked up an active-style pen a few years ago as an optional extra for my new laptop,… Continue reading Xencelabs Pen Tablet Small review: The more affordable rival to Wacom’s Intuos Pro

The 5 Best Sites to Boost Your Graphic Design Skills

New year, new skills. If you’re resolving to become a better designer—or dipping your toes into graphic design—here are some resources. What’s your resolution for the new year? While 2022 trends indicate that many people will be focusing on improving their mental health or going plant-based, the concept of self-improvement in the new year can… Continue reading The 5 Best Sites to Boost Your Graphic Design Skills

The Inevitability of Death

Photograph by: Thomas Richard Williams Image Source: The J. Paul Getty Museum The tradition of memento mori, a literal translation of which is “remember that you must die” has its roots in 17th century Dutch paintings where objects, for instance, a skull, was used as a reminder of the inevitability of death. It existed long… Continue reading The Inevitability of Death

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How to Optimize Entertainment and Media Ads for Clicks, According to AI

Want to put together a campaign that’s sure to perform? Check out these data-backed tips and boost those clicks. Every image is packed with visual information. By analyzing how audiences interact with the creative elements within an image, Shutterstock.AI predicts clickability. Today, we look at which creative decisions are paying off for advertisers in the… Continue reading How to Optimize Entertainment and Media Ads for Clicks, According to AI

Getty Images to go public on the US stock market

Getty Images has announced that it will become a publicly-traded company on the US stock market. The company was valued at an enterprise value of $4.8 billion, and it’s going to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “GETY.” The story behind Getty’s going public is that it has entered… Continue reading Getty Images to go public on the US stock market