The 500px Global Photography Awards 2022

Your stand-out images might be all it takes for you to win $2000 US, earn the title of 500px photographer of the year and so much more! Our annual photography awards are now open for submissions and we’re looking for the best of the best. This year’s 500px Global Photography Awards has upped the ant;… Continue reading The 500px Global Photography Awards 2022

40 Best Light Effect Photoshop Actions, Brushes, and Photo Effects (New for 2023)

Add more light to your photos! Check out this list of incredible light effect Photoshop add-ons. Paint the sky with a fantastic galaxy, or add a few light leaks to your Instagram selfies. This list can help you find the right light effect to make you shine! Selected from the top lighting effect Photoshop add-ons… Continue reading 40 Best Light Effect Photoshop Actions, Brushes, and Photo Effects (New for 2023)

10 FREE Color Palettes Inspired by the Northern Lights

Taking their inspiration from the Northern Lights, these color palettes showcase a magical spectrum of neons, pastels, and inky, icy hues. The post 10 FREE Color Palettes Inspired by the Northern Lights 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

Facebook Posts for When You’re Running Out of Ideas

Looking for ways to increase engagement and brand awareness on your Facebook page? Here are some ideas to keep your audience inspired. The post Facebook Posts for When You’re Running Out of Ideas appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.

6 Tips for Beautiful Portraits on Location

The post 6 Tips for Beautiful Portraits on Location appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Darlene Hildebrandt. Struggling to capture great on-location portraits? You’re not alone. Unlike studio portrait photography, photoshoots on location can be unpredictable and stressful. Even if you’re using a flash, you generally need to factor in the… Continue reading 6 Tips for Beautiful Portraits on Location

25 Excellent Flyer Designs to Inspire Business Owners

We’ve put together a list of 25 excellent flyer designs you can use as inspiration for your small business. Check out the examples here. The post 25 Excellent Flyer Designs to Inspire Business Owners appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.

Capturing emotion in your commercial portraits

Emotion has a powerful influence over our everyday purchasing decisions, and this year, new research from the research consultancy Brand Keys revealed just how far that influence goes. In 1997, researchers found that rational considerations weighed more heavily than emotional ones when driving brand loyalty. However, that’s changed today, with emotional considerations outpacing rational ones.… Continue reading Capturing emotion in your commercial portraits