Tag: vibes

For the film lover: How to choose your camera and film type

In 2017, Kodak brought back Ektachrome color-positive film; in 2018, they revived T-Max P3200 B&W film. In 2019, FujiFilm announced they’d bring back black and white film, launching Neopan 100 Acros II in both 35mm and 120 formats. And this year, Kodak brought back the 120 version of Gold 200. It’s safe to say that… Continue reading For the film lover: How to choose your camera and film type

2022 fall trends to start shooting now!

With the back-to-school season on the horizon, and the fall and winter holidays arriving shortly thereafter, we’re entering a busy time for retail and marketing. What’s more, research from McKinsey indicates that more consumers in the US are trying new brands than they did in 2020 and 2021, meaning that companies and advertisers will have… Continue reading 2022 fall trends to start shooting now!

Everything’s just beachy: Our favorite reader-submitted Photos of the Day

“Riding the wave”. Gordon Webster Photography There’s nothing quite like a trip to the seaside. It‘s something about the way the saltwater air teases your hair and flavors your sandwich, how the sun reflects off pastel umbrellas, and how the waves rumble in and out, taking with them the occasional sandcastle. This week, we asked… Continue reading Everything’s just beachy: Our favorite reader-submitted Photos of the Day

The luxury aesthetic and how to achieve it for editorial and lifestyle shoots

In recent months, Balenciaga launched a furry pink pop-up shop in London, Dior opened its renovated flagship store in Paris, and Gucci debuted a luxury boutique in Austin. Pinterest named “Limitless Luxe” as one of their top trends for 2022, citing increases in search terms for everything from “luxury powder room” to “luxury kids bedroom.”… Continue reading The luxury aesthetic and how to achieve it for editorial and lifestyle shoots

Faceless photography tips: Why anonymous photos can still be attractive to licensing clients

Faceless photos are trending—at least when it comes to photography. We’ve all seen the pictures: faceless figures in a vast landscape, tourists in straw hats gazing at iconic landmarks, and the famous #Followmeto theme, where all we see is someone’s back leading us into the unknown. When a photo is anonymous, we can’t identify the… Continue reading Faceless photography tips: Why anonymous photos can still be attractive to licensing clients

Data-Backed Ways to Include Neutral Colors and Earth Tones In Your Ads

Neutral colors and earth tones invoke warm, nature–friendly vibes. Here’s how to make the most out of these clickable colors in your ads.  The post Data-Backed Ways to Include Neutral Colors and Earth Tones In Your Ads appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.

From breathtaking coastlines to majestic mountains, here are our favorite reader-submitted Photos of the Day

“A path to nowhere”. Matt Halvorson This week’s Photo of the Day challenge asked readers to submit images inspired by the work of Ansel Adams and approach the subject with the reverence of John Muir. You delivered tranquil scenes of Yosemite (on film) and the Norwegian coast, took us to the beach, and invited us… Continue reading From breathtaking coastlines to majestic mountains, here are our favorite reader-submitted Photos of the Day

Spotlight on cottagecore in Commercial Licensing

Last year, the now-famous prairie-style “Nap Dress” by Hill House Home took over the internet. By February, when the brand dropped a new collection, it sold $1 million’s worth in inventory in just twelve minutes. By the end of the day, they’d made more than they had in the entirety of 2019. Meanwhile, English Garden-inspired… Continue reading Spotlight on cottagecore in Commercial Licensing

DIYer 3D-prints a working 35mm movie camera

Footage from Yuta Ikeya’s 35mm movie camera looks delightfully old-timey. Yuta Ikeya With the renaissance of film photography has come a resurgence in the popularity of Super 8. These analog video cameras are easily portable and always pack a punch of nostalgia. However, the film can be a little harder (and pricier) to find than… Continue reading DIYer 3D-prints a working 35mm movie camera