In 1981, the Swedish vodka company Absolut made history by running ads in The Advocate and After Dark, two magazines geared toward gay men. In the 1990s, Subaru actively spoke to lesbian buyers at a time when few companies did so. In the 2000s, brands like Levi’s and Toyota ran commercials featuring lesbian and gay… Continue reading Capturing Pride and joy in commercial Licensing
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A Brief History of Stars in Art, Imagery, and History
Learn why stars have fascinated artists, historians, and scientists for thousands of years to better integrate them into modern design. The post A Brief History of Stars in Art, Imagery, and History appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.
Best strobe lights for 2022
Flashpoint Best Portable Strobe Profoto B10 Plus Check Price Best Overall Flashpoint XPLOR 600 Check Price Best Strobe for Drones Lume Cube Drone Strobe Check Price The phrase “strobe lights” means something different to photographers than it does DJs or haunted house curators. Good light is as crucial a tool to photography as a nice… Continue reading Best strobe lights for 2022
Recording Audio 101: Boom Pole Basics
In the market for a new boom pole? We’ve rounded up key considerations, techniques, and the best boom pole models for any budget. The post Recording Audio 101: Boom Pole Basics appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.
European Union agrees on USB-C mandate for cameras, smartphones, and more
The new regulation will affect small- and medium- sized gadgets. Getty Images After a decade of attempts, the European Union has agreed to implement new regulations that aim to simplify the way you charge all electronics. The upcoming law mandates the use of USB-C chargers for smartphones, cameras, and more. And though it carries no… Continue reading European Union agrees on USB-C mandate for cameras, smartphones, and more
3D Modeling Part 7: Tools and Techniques in Autodesk Maya
Too many 3D modeling tools to utilize in Autodesk Maya? Don’t panic! Let’s learn how to leverage the most common tools at the right time. The post 3D Modeling Part 7: Tools and Techniques in Autodesk Maya appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.
10 ways to improve your outdoor smartphone portrait shots
Getty Images With proms, college graduations, and even just plain old family barbecues coming up over the next few months, we thought we’d put together some of the best ways to improve the outdoor portraits you shoot with your smartphone. With bright midday sunlight, bustling crowds, and many other challenges, these can be tricky shots… Continue reading 10 ways to improve your outdoor smartphone portrait shots
Tips for more natural poses and putting your subjects at ease
The renowned photographer Dennis Stock spoke with James Dean for five hours, getting to know his story, before making their iconic portraits. Alfred Eisenstaedt mostly relied on existing light when photographing people, finding too much gear often got in the way of a good picture. George Hurrell, who photographed Hollywood stars, was known to have… Continue reading Tips for more natural poses and putting your subjects at ease
How to Capture Cityscapes in Photography
Nighttime, daytime, aerial, or otherwise, we’re here to give you some of our best tips for photographing cityscapes. The post How to Capture Cityscapes in Photography appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.
Cannonball! Dive in and show us your best water shots
The pond at Monet’s garden in France. Marissa Wu Pools, water parks, beaches, rivers, lakes: Summer is the season to live by the water. It’s the stuff of childhood memories—family vacations, seafood feasts, and bright pool noodles floating under the hot estival sun. This week’s theme invites you to dive in and share your favorite… Continue reading Cannonball! Dive in and show us your best water shots