Tag: South Africa

Our evolving connection with food and how to visualize it in commercial advertising

According to research recently released by Oxford University, vegan, vegetarian, and flexitarian diets aren’t only healthier, but in countries like the US, UK, Australia, and parts of Western Europe, they’re also cheaper. What’s more, researchers found that it would be possible to make sustainable and healthy eating affordable everywhere within the next ten years, as… Continue reading Our evolving connection with food and how to visualize it in commercial advertising

Martha Cooper revisits the chaotic, gritty & enchanting world of graffiti in 1980s NYC

Women on train, 1981. Martha Cooper A playful, illicit urgency under a harsh camera flash. Art on the cusp of creation and the artist on the cusp of being caught. Such was the life documentary photographer Martha Cooper chased as she captured the emerging graffiti scene in 1980s New York City.  Now, nearly 40 years… Continue reading Martha Cooper revisits the chaotic, gritty & enchanting world of graffiti in 1980s NYC

Voice of the Artist: Mbuso Sydwell Nkosi

Mbuso Sydwell Nkosi’s portraits represent people in his home, South Africa. Here’s how his work improves diversity in Shutterstock’s library. The post Voice of the Artist: Mbuso Sydwell Nkosi appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.

Member Spotlight: Stephane Thomas

Though he enjoyed photography growing up, other interests took Stephane away from it for many years. But a trip to South Africa rekindled his passion, and in 2022 he was named one of Australasia’s Top Emerging Photographers. “I am still learning and want to get my photography to the highest standard I possibly can,” he… Continue reading Member Spotlight: Stephane Thomas

[Photo Keywording Tips] How to add effective keywords to help your photos get discovered

You’ve taken the perfect shot, uploaded it to 500px, and are ready to license it. But how can you be sure your image will be seen by buyers? Keywords! Tagging your image with the right photo keywords will increase the photo’s visibility by ensuring it appears in relevant search results. The wrong keywords—or worse, too… Continue reading [Photo Keywording Tips] How to add effective keywords to help your photos get discovered

These winning food photos will make you hungry

“On ice.” Winner of the Wine Photographer of the Year-Produce category. Suzanne Becker Bronk One thing that unites us all is food. It’s a key element not only to survival but to tradition, celebration, and community. This year’s winners of the Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year awards showcase the customs and stories woven… Continue reading These winning food photos will make you hungry