An Interview with Andiswa Mkosi
South African photographer Andiswa Mkosi shares her thoughts on black-and-white photography and how curiosity plays a role in her work. Shutterstock Create Fund winner, Andiswa Mkosi. Photo by Tshepiso Moropa. …
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An Easy Guide to More Professional Photos
There’s more that goes into photography than just point and shoot. Photography is a technical artform and having a basic understanding of the technical elements will make it easier to …
What It Is and How to Do it
Candid photography refers to pictures that are unposed and spontaneous. It involves capturing people as their most authentic selves. Learn different types of candid photos and why they are so …
Commercial Photography: A Comprehensive Guide
Commercial photography is photography that is being used to sell something. It is an essential aspect of many businesses—big and small. Learn more about this vital skill and how it …
What It Is and How to Master It
Emphasis in photography dictates where someone’s attention is drawn in a photo. It’s also how photographers keep viewers engaged in an image. Learn why it is such an important part …
An Interview with Alice Xue
Photographer Alice Xue shares how photographers can incorporate storytelling into projects that are designed to be heavily on brand. And, more importantly, why this matters. Shutterstock Create Fund winner, Alice …
An Interview with Anastasia Rudenko
It is our human nature to search for deeper connections in life. For documentarian and photojournalist Anastasia Rudenko, photography became that means. Shutterstock Create Fund winner Anastasia Rudenko. Some places …
An Interview with Hind Bouqartacha
Discover how this Moroccan photographer found herself striving to tell meaningful stories—from one photo at a time to building a studio. When you interview photographers for a living, one common …
An Interview with Gabriel Lopes Lima
Brazilian photographer Gabi Lima explains why love and personal authenticity are vital to how they capture the world around them. Shutterstock Create Fund winner Gabriel Lopes Lima. There aren’t enough …
The Create Fund: An Interview with Darren Agboh
Photographer and Social Psychologist Darren Agboh uses his formal academic training to inform his work as a self-taught photographer. As a first-generation American born to Ghanaian parents, Darren Agboh didn’t …