Gestalt Theory: 6 Essential Principles for Design

A theory of psychology that describes how humans perceive visual designs, learn why gestalt theory is vital wisdom for designers and artists. The post Gestalt Theory: 6 Essential Principles for Design appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.

8 photography tips to create stunning photos on a cloudy day

One summer’s day, Costas Kariolis planned to shoot the sunset at Derwentwater jetty in England’s Lake District. But when the time finally arrived, he found only mist and rain, with no sign of the sun’s illuminating rays. Instead of turning back and going home, however, he stayed. “The conditions turned out to be better than… Continue reading 8 photography tips to create stunning photos on a cloudy day

The best all-in-one printers in 2023

Stan Horaczek We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Brother MFC-J4335DW SEE IT Best for small business Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5850 SEE IT Best for photos Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8500 SEE IT All-in-one printers (AIO) aren’t going to churn out gallery-grade… Continue reading The best all-in-one printers in 2023

Remembering Mik Critchlow, the North East’s great narrator

All images © Mik Critchlow The social documentary photographer, who passed away last week on his 68th birthday, told the story of his industrial hometown of Ashington with unparalleled insight and sensitivity To remember Mik Critchlow is to tell the story of a place, a man whose life and photographs existed in symbiotic union with… Continue reading Remembering Mik Critchlow, the North East’s great narrator

Capturing authenticity and culture with Licensing Contributor Ashvini Sihra

At 500px amazing photography is at our core, but these photos would not be possible without the talented people behind the lens. The 500px Spotlight series highlights the global and diverse photographers that are part of the 500px Community. This week we are excited to introduce you to Licensing Contributor Ashvini Sihra. Ashvini Sihra is… Continue reading Capturing authenticity and culture with Licensing Contributor Ashvini Sihra

The best phone tripods of 2023

Billy Cadden We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best for travel Best Tripod for travel SEE IT A great all-around solution for any video or photo need. Best for vlogging Sumcoo 53″ Extendable Aluminum Tripod SEE IT This full-sized support system offers… Continue reading The best phone tripods of 2023

The ultimate guide to portrait photography

99 years ago, Man Ray photographed Kiki de Montparnasse in the studio, her back facing the camera and her head turned over her left shoulder. A few months ago, that portrait made history as the most expensive photograph ever sold at auction, going for $12.4 million. Portraits have a unique ability to capture a specific… Continue reading The ultimate guide to portrait photography

What Every Photographer Should Know About Lenses

Master the basics of photography lenses with this comprehensive course. Discover different lens types, their uses, how to choose the right lens, and more. Watch the Full Photography Lenses Course  Table of Contents This course consists of 7 lessons (broken up into smaller sections) and the video is about 2 hours and 45 minutes long… Continue reading What Every Photographer Should Know About Lenses

The 500px Global Photography Awards 2022 Winners Are…

The 500px Global Photography Awards winners have been selected and we can’t wait to share the deserving winners of the 2022 edition with you. This initiative was created to recognize and highlight the exceptional talent within the community, with the bonus of walking away with prizes that can help you develop your passion for photography.… Continue reading The 500px Global Photography Awards 2022 Winners Are…