50+ Adorable Couple Poses for Beautiful Portrait Photography

Avoid disappointment and get the couple poses photos your couple will want and what they are hoping to see in your couple photography photographs. In the world of couples photography, business is booming. From the Target-themed engagement photoshoot that went viral this summer to the growing popularity of hiring honeymoon photographers, the last year has… Continue reading 50+ Adorable Couple Poses for Beautiful Portrait Photography

Licensing Contributor Angela Perez and the business of photography

Exclusive Licensing Contributor Angela Perez is a wedding and creative fashion photographer based out of Florida in the United States. She incorporates vibrant colors in her images, creating a dynamic flare that helps her stand out.   Q: Your photo ‘Harajuku Fashion’ is fun, bright, and really pops. What inspired this shoot and how many… Continue reading Licensing Contributor Angela Perez and the business of photography

Celebrating the Foods of Chinese Lunar New Year

The Chinese Lunar New Year is steeped in rich traditions, colorful, lively celebrations, and, of course, tantalizing foods. The post Celebrating the Foods of Chinese Lunar New Year appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.

The photographer’s guide to blogging

For years, we’ve found inspiration in blogs created by photographers of all genres. Tristan Zhou has shared gear guides for beginners, while Tanner Wendell Stewart has transported us to the breathtaking landscapes of the Faroe Islands. Through his blog, Benjamin Von Wong shares behind-the-scenes stories from his epic and surreal conservation-themed photoshoots (for this shoot… Continue reading The photographer’s guide to blogging

10 Non-Traditional Valentine’s Day Color Palettes

Come February 14, the world seems to drown in a sea of pink and red—but romantic palettes don’t have to be limited to these colors alone. Want to tap into the romantic mood of Valentine’s Day, but offer something a little different—and altogether more stylish—than the holiday’s conventional colors? We’ve got you. Scroll down to… Continue reading 10 Non-Traditional Valentine’s Day Color Palettes

The Best 35mm Film Cameras to Buy in 2022

Film has experienced a bit of a resurgence in the past decade and we’ve seen a proliferation of never-before-made film stocks and even brought some back from the dead. But if you want to get started in film photography now, you’ll need a camera. So where should you start? As a life-long, avid shooter of… Continue reading The Best 35mm Film Cameras to Buy in 2022

Photographer Captures Elopement Portraits Next to Erupting Volcano

Calgary-based destination wedding photographer Gabe McClintock knew he found the perfect adventurous couple when they agreed to hike right towards an active volcano in Iceland to create the most unique set of elopement photos they could imagine. After having shot locally in Calgary, Canada, for ten years, McClintock had begun to feel the itch for… Continue reading Photographer Captures Elopement Portraits Next to Erupting Volcano

Create striking portraits like these using a hat as a gobo

If you didn’t already know, the term Gobo is an acronym that literally means ‘Goes Before Optics’. What does that mean then exactly? Well, it’s simply something that goes in front of a light source, casting a shadow or pattern. This ingenious portrait series by Spanish photographer Alfredo González uses a hat as a gobo.… Continue reading Create striking portraits like these using a hat as a gobo