Explore the works of ten ground-breaking photographers who documented—and influenced—the course of history around the world. In recent years, we’ve seen photography change the world in real-time. Pictures of refugees in Europe, children separated from their parents at the US border, and protesters around the world have spread their struggles with the click of a […]
Month: July 2019
Never Forget That You Have the Power to Choose
“If we are peaceful, if we are happy, we can smile, and everyone in our family, our entire society, will benefit from our peace.” ~Thich Nhat Hanh Dedicate today to the power of choice. Your choice. You can’t choose everything that you experience in life, but what you can choose is mightier than any circumstance, […]
Back to Black: History, Theory, and Palettes for the Color Black
Mysterious, dramatic, and timelessly cool. Here’s why black’s deep and inky hues are indispensable for creating designs with depth. Here, discover black’s fascinating history and the color theory behind this endlessly useful “non-color,” as well as three cutting-edge black color palettes to use in your designs at the end of the article. Image by contributor […]
How to Free Yourself from Your Spiritual Drama
“You have no friends. You have no enemies. You only have teachers.” ~Ancient Proverb My very wise aunt, a talented psychotherapist and one of my spiritual teachers, has told me many times that the people, places, and things that trigger us are just “props in our spiritual drama.” This phrase has stuck with me for […]
Tips for Capturing Phenomenal Pictures of the Moon
Unearth top secrets from these Shutterstock contributors on how they shot their favorite incredible photographs of the moon. Humans may have put a man on the moon 50 years ago, but taking good pictures of the moon has its own challenges. While it’s not quite the same as sending a human into space, if you’ve […]
Halftoning 101: How to Halftone Images in Photoshop
In this simple guide to halftone, learn how to achieve an authentic vintage, pixelated, out-of-focus look for your images. When it comes to digital art, creators play up the halftone effect for an unmistakable look. Originally exploited and popularized by screen printers like Andy Warhol, it became ubiquitous as a formal style in subsequent generations. […]
DECIPHERING BRIDGMAN’S ANATOMY 1
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The Power of Saying No (Even to People You Love)
“When you say yes to others, make sure you are not saying no to yourself.” ~Paulo Coelho “Yes, of course…” “Yes, that’s no trouble at all…” “Yes, I can do that…” “Yes, I’d love to help…” Yes, yes, yes. “Yes” seemed to be the key word in my relationships with partners, family, friends, and colleagues. I wanted […]
How to produce your own creative shoot, plus, stellar photo shoot ideas
Bettina Bogar is a Toronto-based photographer and creative director from Europe. She began her career in Budapest, before moving to Canada to further her creative goals. She specializes in commercial photography and has shot for brands like Lululemon, Airbnb, and Tim Hortons. In this post, in collaboration with the 500px Blog, she shares her insights […]
The Number on the Scale Does Not Define Your Value
“To be beautiful means to be yourself. You don’t need to be accepted by others. You need to accept yourself.” ~Thich Nhat Hanh We try to give our bodies value with numbers. We’re obsessed with the number on the scale and the circumference of our waist. We also think our value lies in labels. Words […]