Watercolors are in. If your painting skills are out, don’t worry. Here are five ways to make watercolor Christmas cards on your own. Watercolors are trending—or, have been trending....
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Photography Tricks
Velvet Violet: One of 2022’s Biggest Color Trends
Meet Velvet Violet, a standout shade from our latest Color Trends report, and learn how to include the magnetic hue in your next branding project. Regal and graceful, this...
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It’s Time to Normalize Gray Hair in Images
Gray hair is inevitable. Yet, images of gray-haired people, particularly women, are rare. What gives? It seems like every few months, a story about gray hair crops up, if...
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Raster vs. Vector: What’s the Difference and When to Use Which
Do you know the difference between a raster and vector file? This quick overview will help you differentiate for an improved design workflow. With so many images to choose...
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Decoding the Symbols of Still Life
Fruit. Skulls. Candles. What do the objects commonly found in still life artworks really mean? Let’s take a closer look. At face value, still life artworks appear to be...
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How to Isolate a Subject in a Busy Photo
Learn how to harness the power of subject isolation by tapping into these creative photography techniques. Next time you see a photo of a busy New York City street,...
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We’ve Partnered with Staples for a New Interactive Design Experience for Small Business Owners
Customers can now design and print professional marketing materials with direct access to Shutterstock images — both in store and online. Today, any small business owner is expected to...
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Choosing the Right Gear for Your Documentary Project
For extended production schedules, consider these versatile, reliable, and affordable pieces of gear for your next documentary shoot. No matter the size or scale of your next documentary project,...
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Great Reads in Photography: October 24, 2021
Every Sunday, we bring together a collection of easy-reading articles from analytical to how-to to photo features in no particular order that did not make our regular daily coverage....
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Camera Captures Stunning Multi-Colored Aurora Caused by a Solar Storm
The European Space Agency (ESA) captured a video of a “violent mass of fast-moving plasma” that was spit out by the sun. This coronal mass ejection (CME) can cause...
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