Add Depth to Your Photography Game
Aperture priority is a shooting mode that lets the photographer choose the aperture. The camera then automatically selects a shutter speed to match based on the available light. Learn how aperture …
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Capture a New POV in Your Photos
What Is Perspective Photography? Perspective photography refers to the spatial distance between various objects within your frame. Different perspectives in photography can be explored by experimenting with depth of field, …
Tilt-Shift Photography: A Beginner’s Guide
Tilt-shift photography refers to pictures taken with a specialized lens called a tilt-shift lens. In this beginner’s guide, learn how to create stunning miniature effects, plus creative applications for portrait, …
An Interview with Raimundo Cavalhier
Photographer Raimundo Cavalhier shares why being connected to his origins matters, and how demonstrating depth is directly shaping the stock photo industry. “It is a place where ancestry is alive, …
What Is Lens Flare Photography: Tips to Get Started
Lens flare is a photographic phenomenon that happens when a bright beam of light hits your camera’s lens and is reflected off the elements inside the lens. Discover how to …
An Interview with Porsha Antalan
How do you balance the art and the business? Photographer Porsha Antalan went from pursuing a nursing degree to a BFA in photography. This is her journey. Shutterstock Create Fund …
An Interview with Cristian Maciel
How far can photography go in reshaping narratives? For Cristian Maciel, it’s more than just taking pictures. It is about giving a voice to underrepresented stories. Like many of us, …
An Interview with Diversify Photo
Being in the creative industry isn’t always easy on the finances, not to mention it can get lonely. This community of and for photographers exists to address those plights. Diversify …
An Interview with Neha Balachandran
How far have we come in terms of inclusivity? Or are we just scratching the surface? Photographer Neha Balachandran discusses these issues and more. For viewers like many of us, …
Easy Tips to Get Started
Light painting photography is a type of long exposure photography that gives the impression of dynamic movement and glowing contrast. Here’s our complete guide, including what it is, how to …