The Best Architectural Photos of 2021

The Architectural Photography Awards (APA) has announced the 2021 winners of its annual competition that appreciates the art of photographing architecture and welcomes both professionals and amateurs alike. APA has celebrated architectural photography since its inception in 2012, also with the help of the World Architecture Festival (WAF), the largest annual international architectural event. This… Continue reading The Best Architectural Photos of 2021

This Woman’s Entire Business is Based on Close-Up Photos of Eyes

A photographer in Florida has fulfilled her dream and has launched a photo studio with one specific purpose: to capture macro shots of customers’ eyes. Gia Gioe started her photography career through portrait and event work, eventually diving into weddings and engagements, but never taking the plunge to pursue it full-time. Following her divorce, Gioe… Continue reading This Woman’s Entire Business is Based on Close-Up Photos of Eyes

The Great Salad Debate: One Salad to Rule Them All

Some questions are just too important to ignore, which is why Shutterstock’s content marketing team has taken it upon itself to answer them. After reading this round table discussion about the DNA of salad, we simply ask: What say you? The Players Jennifer Braunschweiger, representing the West Coast. Bridget Johnston, representing the Midwest. Joe Wolff,… Continue reading The Great Salad Debate: One Salad to Rule Them All

Breathtaking photo of a falling climber wins Red Bull Illume 2021 contest

If you like action sports photography, here is a real treat for you. The Red Bull Illume Image Quest has announced its 2021 contest winners, and there are truly striking. In this article, we bring you the overall winner, as well as the category winners that will take your breath away. Will Saunders from the… Continue reading Breathtaking photo of a falling climber wins Red Bull Illume 2021 contest

Photographer tracks down people he photographed to recreate their photos 40+ years later

Every once in a while, I stumble upon a photography project that stirs up all the emotions in me. It makes me chuckle, then it makes me cry, and it just makes my heart melt. Such is the project Reunions by British photographer Chris Porsz. Chris photographed people back in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s.… Continue reading Photographer tracks down people he photographed to recreate their photos 40+ years later

Telephoto landscape photography above the clouds

Who says you have to choose between film and digital? Certainly not Michael Shainblum who takes us behind the scenes in this beautiful video while he captures telephoto images of landscapes in golden hour fog. Now you might be thinking that a 100-400mm lens wouldn’t be the first thing you’d reach for in your camera… Continue reading Telephoto landscape photography above the clouds

‘Spirit of Altai’ Showcases the Expansive and Diverse Beauty of Siberia

Filmmaker Vadim Sherbakov has created a short aerial film called “Spirit of Altai,” exclusively shot with DJI Air 2S drone that showcases the beautiful landscape of a West Siberian region in Russia. Prior to the pandemic, Sherbakov generally traveled outside of his home country of Russia to capture incredible locations, but the last couple of… Continue reading ‘Spirit of Altai’ Showcases the Expansive and Diverse Beauty of Siberia

Game Aesthetics Have Taken the Design World by Storm

Hacker culture, dystopian landscapes, and Squid Game-inspired surrealism are having a huge impact on creativity. With Squid Game being Netflix’s most-streamed show ever released and a host of game-inspired projects coming to our screens in 2022, it’s clear that gaming has captured the imagination of the public and crossed into the mainstream. Here, we analyze… Continue reading Game Aesthetics Have Taken the Design World by Storm

How to shoot dramatic architectural silhouettes, without leaving your house

Sometimes we see something that makes you stop scrolling, sit up, and take note. That is exactly what happened when we saw these dramatic silhouettes shot by photographer Jennifer Arce from Florida. We caught up with Jennifer to find out how she created these because all is not what it seems. Jennifer says it all… Continue reading How to shoot dramatic architectural silhouettes, without leaving your house

This underwater video of rare giant jellyfish is both magnificent and terrifying

Since only around 20% of the ocean has been discovered, there are still so many creatures we need to learn about. Some of them are beautiful, some are terrifying, and some are, strangely, both! The giant phantom jelly is in this last group, and I can’t get enough of looking at it. The rare jellyfish… Continue reading This underwater video of rare giant jellyfish is both magnificent and terrifying