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Make It
Kevin Truong spent his career traveling the world capturing intimate,…
Open up a whole new world in your photography with these creative tips for working with reflective surfaces.
Learn all about film stock as professional photographers discuss their favorite film and how to use it, with photo examples of each.
Tons of content caters to the bride and groom . . . but what about wedding guests? Here’s how to communicate with guests before the big day.
After a long hiatus, festival season is officially back in action! Here’s how to capture the energy of music festivals as a photographer.
No matter where you’re headed, here’s how you can sharpen your creative eye to capture perfect wanderlust-inspired photos.
Harness the impact and drama of silhouette photography for your portfolio with these straightforward and creative techniques.
Get ready to level up your creative possibilities. Faceless portrait photography encapsulates captivating details and striking compositions.
Make summer fun with free downloadable mood board templates. Customize and create inspirational imagery for design projects or social media.
Put your best foot forward with potential clients with these three essential projects perfect for sharing your talent.
Beach photography requires certain tactics to ensure your photos turn out right. Here are some pointers to level up your beach photography.
Sell It
In this piece, AI examines hundreds of vintage photo elements to tell us which blasts from the past are most clickable.
Y2K aesthetics and culture have made a comeback with Generation Z. Here’s how to incorporate a fresh take on retro-cool into your marketing.
2022 is the biggest year for weddings in decades. Here’s how brands can take advantage of the wedding industry’s hottest trends in their ads.
The healthcare industry seems to always be growing. Here’s how to make the most of your healthcare ads, according to data.
Talk About it
Including summer BBQ pics in your next ad campaign? Here’s everything you need to know to build the most clickable cookout menu.
The Greek Key Pattern has been around for centuries—and has yet to go out of style. Let’s discuss why, shall we?
Fresh flowers, hand-embroidered dresses, and less screen time. Here’s what you need to know about cottagecore and how to spot it in the wild.
Making work fun is tricky. And can sometimes elicit the opposite response. Here’s some suggestions on how to make work fun.
The roles of fathers are ever-changing. Here’s how data says they’re represented in advertising creative today.
Prom is unabashedly American. Here’s a look at its history, as told by photos in Shutterstock’s Editorial Collection.
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Videos
Learn how to get sun stars, sun streaks, or starbursts while filming towards direct sunlight using this video tutorial.
Run through some helpful tips you can use when color grading video footage to help promote the sense of warm summer days.
We don’t all have access to studio space, and may not have the budget to rent one. Here’s how to achieve studio shots pretty much anywhere.
Losing audience interest with longer videos on YouTube? Look to utilize the “chapters” feature to keep your viewers engaged.
Don’t let your animation suffer by being poorly designed. Here are three videos to help elevate your next After Effects composition.
