Beyond Portraiture: Using the camera to construct a sense of self

©  Jialin Yan. This article was printed in British Journal of Photography: The Portrait Issue.  Genesis Báez, Jialin Yan and Anne Vetter use the camera to reflect on the self, drawing on self-portraiture but also documenting the people and places that directly shape their unique identity The documentation of self has been foundational to photography.… Continue reading Beyond Portraiture: Using the camera to construct a sense of self

Tejan Rahim’s latest series carries the weight of the world

Reading Time: 3 minutes A Church Getting Turned Into Luxury Housing. © Tejan Rahim. “This is a project about all the things that make me depressed and anxious – it’s about racism and identity, the environment and climate change, religion and family, history and culture” For Tejan Rahim, taking a photograph is not just an… Continue reading Tejan Rahim’s latest series carries the weight of the world

PowerPoint Background Images to Wake Up Your Presentations

Follow this easy guide for adding interesting backgrounds to your PowerPoint slides and create visually stunning presentations your audience will remember. The post PowerPoint Background Images to Wake Up Your Presentations appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.

Amplifying voices and causes through NFTs

As the world watched the invasion of Ukraine, artists worldwide rallied together to help, with many using NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, to provide aid. In early March, UkraineDAO, a decentralized autonomous organization, released an NFT of the Ukrainian flag, raising $6.7 million for relief. In 72 hours, the sale drew more than 3,200 individual contributions.… Continue reading Amplifying voices and causes through NFTs

5 Creative Tips for Making Awesome Photo Collages

Use these five simple tips to create a photo collage that tells any story, and merge a photo collection into a single powerful image. The post 5 Creative Tips for Making Awesome Photo Collages appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.

FREE Valentine Clip Art Pack – Download Now

Roses are red, violets are blue. Free Valentine’s Day clip art just for you. Download now and start those cards early! The world is a better place with love. Download and use this FREE Valentine Clip Art Pack to add a unique touch on the way you express love. It‘s perfect for Valentine’s Day, but… Continue reading FREE Valentine Clip Art Pack – Download Now

Top ten mind-blowing photography projects of 2021

Like every year, our team at DIYP has seen plenty of wonderful photo projects throughout 2021. As we’re wrapping up the current year, it‘s time to get reminded of all those creative folks we got in touch with and who generously shared their work, stories, and good vibes with us. We have selected the top… Continue reading Top ten mind-blowing photography projects of 2021