The Create Fund: Mario Enrique Velàsque Guerra’s Portraits of Guatemala

Mario Enrique Velasque Guerra captures the beauty and personality of Guatemala in his photography. Here are his thoughts on how Shutterstock’s Create Fund helps him accomplish that. The post The Create Fund: Mario Enrique Velàsque Guerra’s Portraits of Guatemala appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.

How to break down barriers within your Licensing content

According to forecasters, digital advertising is growing faster than experts previously predicted. Agencies say that 2021 was a record year for ad spending, and some predict that social media advertising will soon surpass spending on TV ads. The world of advertising is growing, and it’s also changing, and brands will have to keep up in… Continue reading How to break down barriers within your Licensing content

The Create Fund: Stephen Small-Warner’s Attention-Grabbing Vertical Videos

Stephen Small-Warner’s unique films are made for mobile devices. Here are his thoughts on vertical videos and advice for creating captivating content. The post The Create Fund: Stephen Small-Warner’s Attention-Grabbing Vertical Videos appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.

A Changing World: New Rules for Using Images

Whether you’re capturing the climate crisis, the pandemic, or political action, the goal should be to communicate a situation truthfully. The post A Changing World: New Rules for Using Images appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.

How to Create the Feeling of Nostalgia in Photography

Nostalgia is a powerful tool in photography that triggers memories and emotions. Take a trip down memory lane with these stylistic effects.  The post How to Create the Feeling of Nostalgia in Photography appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.

How to effectively capture texture in your commercial content (Part 2)

More than a decade ago, the camera brand Leica revealed an eye-catching print and outdoor ad campaign in Switzerland, featuring photographs of various textures found throughout everyday city life: wood, metal, bricks, and more. The ads were installed on real-life walls of the same texture, revealing the up-close details of each surface. The goal was… Continue reading How to effectively capture texture in your commercial content (Part 2)