Harness the power of texture to add more depth, vibrancy, and contrast to your images. Here are a few techniques for capturing texture. In the context of photography, texture refers to the visual quality of an object’s surface—transforming a two-dimensional photo by giving it a three-dimensional visual feel. Texture brings life and depth to images […]
The intersection of creative living and mental wellness is a tricky space. Here’s how freelancers navigate through it. Freelancing is on the rise, and it has been for a few years now. Writers, influencers, social media managers, photographers—many creative professionals are forsaking the typical nine-to-five job in favor of a career that’s more flexible and […]
With Halloween fast-approaching, let’s take a look at how you can create an ominous atmosphere for your short film—using just one light. When we think about the core elements of horror lighting, there’s a lot of color to it. A bloody red for villainous moments, a sickly green for monstrous scares, a cold blue for […]
Want to get those creative juices flowing? Find photography inspiration and advice by following these ten talented photographers on TikTok. A new report suggests that social media consumers in the U.S. and U.K. are spending more time on TikTok than YouTube these days—and that statistic hasn’t gone unnoticed by some of the industry’s top photographers. In fact, […]
Try these tips and set yourself up to capture extraordinary portraits of people who aren’t professional models. Photographing people who aren’t used to being in front of the camera can bring up various challenges. This happens when you’re photographing a friend, capturing family portraits, or shooting a wedding or event. The most authentic portraits happen in […]
British travel photographer Alex Treadway sets the record straight on what it takes to head off to parts unknown to uncover stories untold. In 2007, after a successful run as a graphic designer, Alex Treadway moved to Nepal to work for a mountain development NGO (ICIMOD, International Center for Mountain Development). Though Treadway had a […]
The color of summer isn’t just yellow. Here are six palettes we’re loving that will bring some summer sizzle to your next creative project. While we associate the season’s endless sunshine with its trademark hue—yellow—there’s a whole array of color inspiration to draw from when the temperatures rise. Heat-stricken days call for the soothing tones […]
Let’s normalize having more Asian people in stock photography as we look at how our Asian contributors showcase their culture and people. Inclusivity has been one of the major talking points in digital media over the past few years. The lack of diversity and representation is still apparent, and it’s already 2021. Not to mention, […]
We pay tribute to Arthur Elgort’s iconic fashion portraits, and break down his secret techniques for creating engaging fashion imagery. If you’ve ever leafed through a copy of Vogue, you’ll have no doubt viewed the work of iconic fashion photographer Arthur Elgort. Over the course of a prolific career, Elgort produced some of the best-known […]
Bored of sunset backgrounds and palm tree overlays? There are plenty of ways to convey summer without resorting to overused stereotypes. For photographers, illustrators, designers, and marketers, creating summer-themed imagery doesn’t need to be limited to exotic holidays and brightly-hued cocktails. This year, make your designs relevant and unique with imagery themed on backyard vacations, […]
