Gaudy, glamorous, and maximalist at its core, costume jewelry is a fashion staple. Let’s look at how it’s evolved over time. The post A Brief History of Costume Jewelry in Pictures appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.
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VAULT is unlocked!
Introducing VAULT Beta 500px from its origins has striven to make art accessible, provide opportunities to creators, and offer a diverse selection of content to its audience. VAULT is more than an NFT marketplace, it is a community built by creators to enrichen the creative community; creators and collectors alike. It provides a new opportunity… Continue reading VAULT is unlocked!
Highlights from Melbourne’s PHOTO2022
Reading Time: 3 minutes The Huxleys at Photo 2022 © J Forsyth As we approach the closing weekend of PHOTO 2022, Asia-Pacific Photobook Archive’s Isabella Capezio shares her highlights Organised around the theme ‘Being Human’, PHOTO 2022 has activated Melbourne’s galleries and public spaces for the past three weeks. Impressive billboard-sized photographs dot the urban… Continue reading Highlights from Melbourne’s PHOTO2022
Creative Book Cover Design Themes to Try in 2022
Get inspired by 30+ book cover ideas and trends for 2022! Plus a quick history and tips for making your own creative book cover design. The post Creative Book Cover Design Themes to Try in 2022 appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.
At $12.4 million, Man Ray’s ‘Le Violon d’Ingres’ is now the most expensive image ever sold at auction
Man Ray’s photograph, “Le Violon d’Ingres,” sold for the record-breaking price of $12.4 million. Courtesy of Christie’s In confirmation of a growing interest in Surrealism, Man Ray’s photograph, “Le Violon d’Ingres,” brought in a whopping $12.4 million over the weekend at Christie’s New York showroom, more than $5 million over the projected valuation. The piece… Continue reading At $12.4 million, Man Ray’s ‘Le Violon d’Ingres’ is now the most expensive image ever sold at auction
Quintin Lake on walking and photographing all 11,000 kilometers of the British coastline
Scottish sublime. North Morar in the foreground with Knoydart behind the rainbow over Loch Nevis. Quintin Lake In April 2015, Quintin Lake set out to walk the entire perimeter of the coast of Great Britain, photographing the edges of the land where it intersects with the sea. He didn’t plan to do this uninterrupted, but… Continue reading Quintin Lake on walking and photographing all 11,000 kilometers of the British coastline
How to ensure you’re practicing ethical wildlife photography
At the height of the pandemic, the wildlife photographers Lea Milde and Anskar Lenzen knew they had to find a way to give back to animals and the people advocating on their behalf. In response to the crisis, they put together their first-ever public calendar, with 100% of the proceeds going to Merazonia, a wildlife… Continue reading How to ensure you’re practicing ethical wildlife photography
Identifying scams and avoiding fraud in NFT spaces
In January, a non-fungible token collection known as “Frosties” generated quite a bit of buzz online. The collection included 8,888 NFTs based on cartoon ice cream scoop characters, and investors were promised perks, including access to a metaverse video game and 3D versions of their characters. The NFTs sold out in under an hour. The… Continue reading Identifying scams and avoiding fraud in NFT spaces
A Deep Dive into the History of Floral Motifs in Fashion
Fashion is cyclical, but florals are eternal. Let’s look at the history behind this classic pattern’s presence. The post A Deep Dive into the History of Floral Motifs in Fashion appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.
Five tips for capturing your subjects in a commercial lifestyle shoot
A recent study commissioned by the personal care company Schick revealed that 85% of men prefer to see everyday people depicted in advertising. Inspired by their findings, the brand interviewed men across the country, forgoing the use of professional models, actors, or celebrities for a more candid, documentary-style aesthetic. The study—and subsequent rebrand—was one in… Continue reading Five tips for capturing your subjects in a commercial lifestyle shoot