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 Kaitlyn Sawyer. Kaitlyn Sawyer is… Continue reading Licensing Contributor Kaitlyn Sawyer gives insight on capturing emotion and embracing diversity in commercial advertising
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Explore Pride Art Created by LGBTQ+ Influencers & Artists
Create queer art using Shutterstock’s AI Art Generator! See how LGBTQ+ AI design influencers are using our free AI art generator to tell their stories. The post Explore Pride Art Created by LGBTQ+ Influencers & Artists appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.
How We Show It: Black Queer Pride
To be Black and queer is to possess a history rooted in connection. Explore how we need to visually represent these intersecting identities. The post How We Show It: Black Queer Pride appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.
Beyond Portraiture: Using the camera to construct a sense of self
© Jialin Yan. This article was printed in British Journal of Photography: The Portrait Issue. Genesis Báez, Jialin Yan and Anne Vetter use the camera to reflect on the self, drawing on self-portraiture but also documenting the people and places that directly shape their unique identity The documentation of self has been foundational to photography.… Continue reading Beyond Portraiture: Using the camera to construct a sense of self
21 Poses to Try When Photographing Men
While photos of male models were once limited to underwear ads with six-pack abs, the field is changing—for the better. With major brands turning to street-casting and alternative modeling agencies, photographers now have more freedom to experiment with how they portray male individuality and masculinity. Masculinity is complex and multi-faceted; it means something different for… Continue reading 21 Poses to Try When Photographing Men
We Are Everywhere: Queering Rural America
False narratives of the absence of queer people in rural places are ever present. Here’s how creatives and activists can tell a truer story. The post We Are Everywhere: Queering Rural America appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.
Exploring the Role of the Queer Community in Nightlife Photography
Queer folks are trailblazers of creativity and community. Here’s how gay clubs have been quintessential to the evolution of nightlife photography. The post Exploring the Role of the Queer Community in Nightlife Photography appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.
How We Show It: Allyship
Allies are an important part of their queer friends’ journeys. Here’s how to show the true, authentic, and supportive allyship that’s needed. The post How We Show It: Allyship appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.
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