Wnat to own a print by D. Jane Goodall? Check out this charity print sale

Dr. Jane Goodall is one of many amazing women I admire and find inspiring. And if you’re like me, you’ll want to check out Vital Impacts’ charity print sale. It gives you a chance to buy a print from 100 amazing photographers, including Dr. Goodall. And the best thing is, if you buy the prints,… Continue reading Wnat to own a print by D. Jane Goodall? Check out this charity print sale

Shutterstock x Bradley Theodore: The Backstory Behind 5 Iconic Images

Some photos are so popular they’re burned into your brain—and yet, you may not have any clue when or why they were taken. Let’s change that. Shutterstock has partnered with acclaimed contemporary street artist Bradley Theodore for an exclusive exhibition at Art Basel Miami Beach. For the collaboration, “Icons Transformed,” Theodore reimagines photographs of cultural… Continue reading Shutterstock x Bradley Theodore: The Backstory Behind 5 Iconic Images

4 Ways to Reimagine and Transform Your Images

What if you took one thing, and made it into something entirely new? You can. You should. Here’s some inspiration. Art is a transformational medium. Take one thing, and turn it into another thing. Blank canvas, meet painting. Marble slab, meet statue. Idea, meet reality. This week, Shutterstock is celebrating transformation and reimagination at Art… Continue reading 4 Ways to Reimagine and Transform Your Images

A Brief History of Street Art

A look back at how graffiti traveled from the subways of New York City to buildings and auction houses across the world. Shutterstock has partnered with acclaimed contemporary street artist Bradley Theodore for an exclusive exhibition at Art Basel Miami Beach on December 1. In it, Theodore reimagines photographs of cultural and historical icons, including… Continue reading A Brief History of Street Art

111 Inspirational Quotes for Photographers in 2021

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. But I wonder, what else do “they” say? In order to find out I’ve culled together the best quotes on the subject of photography. I hope they inspire you. “If your photos aren’t good enough, then you’re not close enough.” — Robert Capa “Photography is the… Continue reading 111 Inspirational Quotes for Photographers in 2021

7 Real-Talk Tips for Commissioning a Marketing Mural

How to collaborate with an artist without alienating them, their community, and your intended audience. Shutterstock has partnered with acclaimed contemporary street artist Bradley Theodore for an exclusive exhibition at Art Basel Miami Beach on December 1. In it, Theodore reimagines photographs of cultural and historical icons, including Andy Warhol, Audrey Hepburn, and Whitney Houston,… Continue reading 7 Real-Talk Tips for Commissioning a Marketing Mural

How We Show It: HIV

What does it look like to live with HIV? One writer shares his personal reflections and pushes back against outdated stereotypes. In honor of World AIDS Day, Shutterstock collaborated with ViiV Healthcare to create a free collection of images, captured in diverse locations around the globe, that show what it means to live with HIV… Continue reading How We Show It: HIV

Quadriplegic drone pilot wants to make drone flying inclusive and accessible to everyone

They say that the “Universe works in mysterious ways,” but we’ve all seen that the odds are not always in our favor. After a freak snowboarding accident, a former pilot Rob Corbett was left paralyzed. Still, he managed to find a way to fly again, this time using a drone.  And with his inclusive project… Continue reading Quadriplegic drone pilot wants to make drone flying inclusive and accessible to everyone

Best gift ever: Son uses Photoshop to “fix” a photo his dad hates, makes it even worse

Printed and framed photos are among the best Christmas gifts in my book. For this holiday season, motivational speaker Kyle Scheele made one such gift for his dad, but with a twist. He took a family portrait his dad hates, used his Photoshop skills to “fix” it, and the result made his parents laugh to… Continue reading Best gift ever: Son uses Photoshop to “fix” a photo his dad hates, makes it even worse

Share Your Colors: How Shutterstock Employees Express Their Creativity

Is it any surprise that Shutterstock is staffed by an artistic bunch of people? Here, 20 people from the team reveal what they do in their off hours. Everyone has a unique story to share, and Shutterstock has the assets to support that story, no matter what it is. That’s why this holiday season, we’re… Continue reading Share Your Colors: How Shutterstock Employees Express Their Creativity