William L.: 360Cities Contributor of the Month – February

William L. is an experienced 360º photographer based in the United States who has a keen eye for capturing stunning spherical panoramas. William took his first spherical panorama back in 2007, but it wasn’t until a few years later that he truly delved into the hobby. Even after all these years, William is still constantly… Continue reading William L.: 360Cities Contributor of the Month – February

Contributors of the Month – February

Atmosphaeres: 360Cities Contributor of the Month Meet Atmosphaeres, a prolific 360º video contributor from Germany who specializes in creating highly immersive, spherical videos that transport viewers to new places and experiences. Their videos focus on capturing the feeling of “being there” in a perfect way. During the month of February, Atmosphaeres published an impressive 48… Continue reading Contributors of the Month – February

Landscape photography tips

Picture it: Yosemite Valley, 1861. There were no roads yet, but a photographer by the name of Carleton Watkins was there, alone in the vast landscape and surrounded by the sounds of the waterfalls. With him was a custom camera, equipped with a wide-angle lens. His goal was to show the rest of the world… Continue reading Landscape photography tips

10 Galleries Inspired by 2022’s Biggest Memes

2022’s photography is packed with breathtaking moments and memes. Here’s a look at how the latter can inspire your design… The post 10 Galleries Inspired by 2022’s Biggest Memes appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.

Winter wonderlands: 11 tips to create whimsical landscapes

While it can be tempting to curl up indoors with a cup of tea and a blazing fire, winter is one of the most magical seasons for photographers—regardless of where you live. The Dutch photographer Roeselien Raimond, for instance, has braved -12°C weather to witness wild foxes playing amid a snowstorm. Meanwhile, in Iceland, Patrycja… Continue reading Winter wonderlands: 11 tips to create whimsical landscapes

12 of the top fine art photographers to follow on 500px

The year was 1902. It was early March, and Alfred Stieglitz had just formed the Photo-Secession, an art movement for photographers. It was snowing in New York City, and Stieglitz and his colleagues were getting ready to open their first exhibition. They were a daring bunch, employing tools like darkroom manipulation and special lenses and… Continue reading 12 of the top fine art photographers to follow on 500px

Landscape photography: 10 ideas to inspire you!

After a rainy summer’s day in Iceland, Daniel Gastager watches the clouds part to reveal a spectacular sunset. While exploring the vast desert in Namibia, Emilie Ristevski spots an enchanting wild oryx in the distance. On Indonesia’s Sumba Island, Daniel Kordan comes face-to-face with the “dancing mangroves”—trees that seem to come alive at sunset. Meanwhile,… Continue reading Landscape photography: 10 ideas to inspire you!

Behind The Shot: Glacier Point Moonrise

Photo By Tom Elenbaas I’ve always enjoyed taking pictures, but it was the advent of digital photography and the ability to process my own images in Photoshop that really piqued my interest. As I assume is the case with most photographers, certain events marked a turning point in my artistic development. For me, one of… Continue reading Behind The Shot: Glacier Point Moonrise

Around the World in 7 Quests: Winners Revealed!

In August, we launched a fantastic opportunity for talented photographers to be able to win stand-out gear from our amazing sponsor brands. All that was required was to submit your images to the relevant Quest and you could be in the running to win! Today, thanks to our jury of experienced photographers we’re ready to… Continue reading Around the World in 7 Quests: Winners Revealed!