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 …
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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 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 …
How to Make a Photography Portfolio to Showcase to Clients
A photography portfolio brings together the best examples of your work, allowing you to showcase your photography to potential customers, clients, publishers, or curators. Learn how to make a photography …
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 …
Expert Advice on Photo Editing Basics
Whether you’re a beginner seeking guidance or an enthusiast aiming to refine your skills, our expert advice covers the fundamentals of how to edit photos. Unleash your creativity and learn …
What is the Kelvin Scale? The Ultimate Guide to Every Color Temperature
Learn everything you need to know about the Kelvin scale and how you can use it to manipulate color temperature in your imagery. The Kelvin scale measures the temperature of …
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 …