How The Create Fund Advanced Its Mission in 2022

Twenty new artists and a series of high-impact partnerships made for a banner year for Shutterstock’s artist investment initiative. The post How The Create Fund Advanced Its Mission in 2022 appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.

How to Capture Photographs in Hot Climates

Shooting photos in warm weather presents a challenge to photographers. Try these tips and techniques for capturing images in hot settings. The post How to Capture Photographs in Hot Climates appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.

How to Photograph a New Year’s Eve Party 

Seasoned photographers discuss their pro tips on how to plan for and shoot that fun, chaotic, once-a-year New Year’s Eve party. The post How to Photograph a New Year’s Eve Party  appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.

16 Unusual Lenses Every Photographer Should Try At Least Once

Nine Shutterstock photographers discuss their unusual lens choices—both vintage and modern—and the creative process behind these lenses. The post 16 Unusual Lenses Every Photographer Should Try At Least Once appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.

The Create Fund: Authentically Representing People with Disabilities

Here’s how Shutterstock’s Create Fund grant recipients use their skills to change how people with disabilities are portrayed. The post The Create Fund: Authentically Representing People with Disabilities appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.

9 Lighting Setups to Elevate Your Portraits

Seven portrait photographers discuss how they achieve four classic lighting patterns—Rembrandt, loop, butterfly, and split. Here are their methods. The post 9 Lighting Setups to Elevate Your Portraits appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.

How to engage Gen Z in your commercial portfolio

They’re on track to be the best-educated generation yet. 49% get most of their news from social media. 49% work remotely at least some of the time. They’re 20% more likely than other generations to try a new product to see how it compares to their current brand. 75% agree that the world is at… Continue reading How to engage Gen Z in your commercial portfolio

Pro Tips for Shooting Stellar Macro Photos in Your Own Kitchen

Five photographers share their secrets to capturing macro images. Whether working with natural light or indoor settings, here’s their advice. The post Pro Tips for Shooting Stellar Macro Photos in Your Own Kitchen appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.