“Sometimes it takes an overwhelming breakdown to have an unbelievable breakthrough.” ~Unknown I had hit rock bottom. Now that means different things to different people, so let me explain what my rock bottom meant. I’ll start with my physical health. I was underweight, about twenty-five pounds. My face looked gaunt and scrawny. I was hypertensive, […]
Improve your filmmaking approach and technique with these notable run-and-gun style filming practices. In the wonderful world of documentary filmmaking, you don’t always have the luxury of preparing shot lists and blocking scenes. For example, my current documentary project requires a lot of run-and-gun style shooting. This cinema vérité style is probably my favorite type […]
We’re debunking the myth that professional photos aren’t possible with your smartphone camera. Let’s explore how an iPhone stacks up to a mirrorless camera. One of the worst feelings to experience as a photographer is stumbling upon an amazing photo opportunity, but you don’t have your camera on you. Professional photographers and ambitious photo hobbyists […]
Learn about what the new earnings structure means for Shutterstock image and video contributors. Over the coming weeks, Shutterstock will update the earnings structure that determines how much contributors earn when customers license their work. We are making this adjustment in order to reflect changes in the global market for creative content. This creates fair […]
This writing is in memory of my father, who—without knowing it—helped make me the man I am today. When I was a young boy, my father seemed bigger than life, like most fathers seem to young sons. I looked at him in the same way that I imagine my son Jeremiah looked at me at […]
What image file types retain quality online without a large file size? Discover the best image formats for the web, no matter how you’re using them. We know you have a better grasp on file formats than Derek Zoolander and Hansel McDonald. However, choosing the best image format for the web becomes more complicated with […]
Image compression is an important part in preparing photos for the web. Here are some great tools and apps to assist in compressing your images. You’ve captured an amazing sunset overlooking the Himalayan Mountains, a ring of birds encircling the corner of the frame. What an image! You can’t wait to sit down, write a […]
Eleven talented artists working around the world offer insight on how they take aerial photos that pop off the page (and screen). You don’t need to look far to confirm that aerial landscapes are trending in the photo community. A quick browse through popular hashtags — like #AerialView, #AerialShot, and #DronePilots — will bring up […]
“Be there. Be open. Be honest. Be kind. Be willing to listen, understand, accept, support, and forgive. This is what it means to love.” ~Lori Deschene They say your heart pounds when you’re in love. But the very idea of opening up and letting love in can bring on the wrong kind of palpitations. Saying […]
How many pixels per inch are best for web images? Dispel common misconceptions about image resolution for the web with this guide from Shutterstock. “But wait,” we hear you scoff, “why wouldn’t image resolution matter for the web? Am I supposed to post jagged, fuzzy photos on my professional website and call it a day?” […]
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