On Saturday, the last solar eclipse of 2021 took place over parts of South Africa, Chile, New Zealand, and Australia. However, the totality was only visible from Antarctica, so most of us weren’t able to see it. Thankfully, NASA shared a video of the eclipse, sharing the magnificent sight with all of us who couldn’t… Continue reading NASA shares a remarkable view of the total solar eclipse in Antarctica
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We Need More Black Brazilians in Stock Photography
Despite making up over half the population in Brazil, Black people are rarely represented in advertising. Beatriz Lopes is working to change that. The authentic representation of society is one of our most important values at Shutterstock. That’s why we’ve been dedicating global efforts to make more diverse visual content available on our platform. In… Continue reading We Need More Black Brazilians in Stock Photography
This wooden camera replica is so realistic that it takes interchangeable wooden lenses
We’ve seen and shared a bunch of interesting camera replicas over the years: from paper, wood, Lego, and my all-time favorite: chocolate. But here’s one that just took our breath away. The Wooden Model Design, a craft company from Vietnam, produces realistic wooden camera replicas. So realistic, that they even have interchangeable wooden lenses. The… Continue reading This wooden camera replica is so realistic that it takes interchangeable wooden lenses
The Meaning in the Making: An interview with photographer and author Sean Tucker
If you have followed the work of Sean Tucker, you probably know that he has published a book. It’s titled The Meaning in the Making and it speaks about much more than the mere technicalities of photography. It’s about our human need to create, about its beauty, complexity, and challenges, and about how we can… Continue reading The Meaning in the Making: An interview with photographer and author Sean Tucker
Share Your Colors: The Artist Who Delights in Florals
Bright and bold. Soft and delicate. Ann Zvereva’s patterns are as varied and beautiful as nature itself. Here, the artist gives an inside look at her process. Everyone has a unique story to share, and Shutterstock has the assets that allow you to share it. That’s why this holiday season, we’re inviting you to receive… Continue reading Share Your Colors: The Artist Who Delights in Florals
A Brief History of Christmas Tree Design
A celebration of the Christmas tree in all its festive glory. Get a glimpse into its intriguing background and the lore that accompanies it. Perhaps second only to Santa Claus, Christmas trees are the most indelible secular symbol of the holiday. While the elaborate—and often enormous—trees of today might imply that yuletide greenery is just… Continue reading A Brief History of Christmas Tree Design
2021 BIFA photo contest winner warns us of the dangers of propaganda [mildly NSFW]
Budapest International Foto Awards (BIFA) has announced its 2021 winners, and it includes magnificent images across different categories and from all over the world. This year’s overall winner is Svetlana Melik-Nubarov, and her work sure is thought-provoking. In the series titled Our Past, she reflects on the dangers of propaganda often imposed from early childhood.… Continue reading 2021 BIFA photo contest winner warns us of the dangers of propaganda [mildly NSFW]
The Most Anticipated Graphic Design Trends for 2022
Hold onto your cyber hats! Here are the trends expected to dominate graphic design in 2022. But, really, anything’s game. The design world doesn’t usually move quickly. Trends come and go, but their uptake is typically a slow burn. They build over many years, adding to or transforming the trends that went before them, rather… Continue reading The Most Anticipated Graphic Design Trends for 2022
Rangefinder Reveals its 30 Rising Stars in Wedding Photography
Rangefinder has announced the 2021 finalists of its annual “30 Rising Stars of Wedding Photography” awards that celebrate creativity and vision in wedding photography. First launched as a magazine in the early 1950s, Rangefinder is now a fully-online publication for all things photography and business, particularly weddings and portraits. Its name also is tightly associated… Continue reading Rangefinder Reveals its 30 Rising Stars in Wedding Photography
Share Your Colors: The Very Hungry Photographer
Food photographer Ivana Lalicki shares how her passion for cooking turned into a fulfilling career. Everyone has a unique story to share, and Shutterstock has the assets that allow you to share it. That’s why this holiday season, we’re inviting you to receive 25% off, site-wide, as part of our Share Your Colors campaign. Click… Continue reading Share Your Colors: The Very Hungry Photographer