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How to Use Presets and Filters in Lightroom Mobile

Admit it: applying presets and filters to an image you love is pretty darn fun. With just a tap of the screen, your image transforms before your eyes. Effects that would take hours to accomplish in the wet darkroom—if they could be accomplished at all—are achieved instantaneously, and errors or oversights made at the time… Continue reading How to Use Presets and Filters in Lightroom Mobile

FREE Downloadable Summer Social Media Template Bundle

Give your social media account a summer makeover with these stylish Instagram templates for posts and stories—editable and FREE to download. The post FREE Downloadable Summer Social Media Template Bundle appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.

3 Ways to Handle Imposter Syndrome as a Photographer

This blog post is written by the team at The Photographer Mindset.  What Is “Imposter Syndrome” & How Does it Affect Photographers? Have you ever felt like you have a difficult time taking ownership of your achievements? Do you consistently feel like a fraud and can’t believe that someone is actually paying you for your photography? Do you… Continue reading 3 Ways to Handle Imposter Syndrome as a Photographer

The Most Popular Cameras in the World as Revealed by Flickr Data

Flickr is a popular resource for photos captured by people worldwide. While platforms like Instagram may have usurped Flickr as a social media hub, Flickr remains a go-to destination for enthusiasts and professional photographers to share their work. [Read More]

Avoid these mistakes on your photography website to attract more clients

Building an effective photography website is crucial for attracting clients and showcasing your work. It doesn’t even matter if you’re not a full-time pro, either. There’s no getting around it. Once you’re past the initial stages of photography and work with clients of one sort or another, you’re going to need a website. You cannot… Continue reading Avoid these mistakes on your photography website to attract more clients

FREE Dog Days of Summer Clip Art Pack

Download a free summer clip art pack that includes colorful dog clipart. Then, learn how to make an animated story for Instagram with your free clip art. The post FREE Dog Days of Summer Clip Art Pack appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.

May’s 10 standout Licensing photos

Each month, we highlight some of the best Licensing submissions in our 500px New in Licensing Gallery. In this series, we’ll delve into why these photos are in high demand and make for excellent Licensing content. As part of our ongoing commitment to educate and inform our 500px Licensing Contributors, we’ll feature new and relevant… Continue reading May’s 10 standout Licensing photos

How to Retouch Skin in Portraits Using Frequency Separation

Portrait photographers strive to achieve beautiful skin in their images—skin that’s realistic and preserves the natural texture. Expertly applied makeup and good lighting are the foundation for beautiful skin, but careful retouching is the finishing polish.  In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to retouch skin in Adobe Photoshop by using three great techniques. You’ll also… Continue reading How to Retouch Skin in Portraits Using Frequency Separation

Negotiating women: The quiet strength of Hannah Starkey’s peacemaking portraits

All images © Hannah Starkey. Courtesy Maureen Paley, London On show as part of the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, the Belfast artist’s 21 portraits gesture towards a stoic, complex understanding of womanhood I found it hard to describe to myself how I felt walking around Hannah Starkey’s Principled and Revolutionary: Northern Ireland’s… Continue reading Negotiating women: The quiet strength of Hannah Starkey’s peacemaking portraits