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Inside the “Urban Weird” Street Photography of Brian Wood-Koiwa

Bizarre and beautiful, Brian Wood-Koiwa’s “Urban Weird” street photos are eye-catching. Here he shares tips on capturing its charm.

Behind the Scenes with Shutterstock’s Red Carpet Photographer Robert Latour

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How to Make a PDF File Using 4 Simple Methods

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How to Design with Brown: Color Theory, Symbolism, and On-Trend Palettes

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Brown is a warm and stabilizing neutral color. Pick up pro tips on how to design and decorate using the color brown in this complete guide.

DESIGNER

A wild hare resting in a field of yellow flowers

10 Color Palettes Inspired by Nature in Spring Around the World

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How to Design with Brown: Color Theory, Symbolism, and On-Trend Palettes

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FREE Spring Blossoms Clip Art Pack

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Thomas Mueller’s Masterful Photos of Abandoned Buildings

Thomas Mueller’s photos of abandoned architecture will send shivers down your spine. Here he shares candid tips on how to capture the allure.

How to Post a Video on Instagram from Mobile and PC

How to Post a Video on Instagram from Mobile and PC

Learn how to upload your professionally-edited videos to Instagram from a desktop computer and mobile device with this simple tutorial.

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Cuddle up with 10 free color palettes inspired by winter’s warmest fabrics. Throw on your favorite cozy blanket and let’s get started!

How to Choose a Font That Conveys The Right Emotions

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MARKETER

How to Shift Brand Strategy Focus to a Younger Generation

How to Shift Brand Strategy Focus to a Younger Generation

Nailing your brand marketing and strategy is critical for connecting with any audience. Here’s how to get it right when Gen Z is your target.

Shutterstock Studios and Amazon Web Services Partner to Animate a New World

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Create Custom Content with Shutterstock Studios 

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How Computer Vision Is Improving Retail Operations and E-Commerce

Discover how adopting computer vision is helping online and in-store shopping become increasingly frictionless.

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The Create Fund: Sophia Li’s Intentional, Real-Life Photography

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Sophia Li finds inspiration in her family, health, and the gritty realities of everyday life. Here’s how she uses photography to render those things beautiful.

Announcing Shutterstock's Free FLEX Trial

Announcing Shutterstock’s Free FLEX Trial

Sign up for Shutterstock’s one-month free trial to enjoy 10 free stock images on us. Cancel within 30 days and pay nothing.

Luc Roymans Makes Greenland’s Icebergs Look Like Hard Candy

Luc Roymans Makes Greenland’s Icebergs Look Like Hard Candy

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How The Create Fund Advanced Its Mission in 2022

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Twenty new artists and a series of high-impact partnerships made for a banner year for Shutterstock’s artist investment initiative.

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8 Email Newsletter Design Mistakes (and What to Do Instead)

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How to Resize Your Designs

How to Resize Your Designs

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PHOTOGRAPHER

Woman in a kimono and winter fur shawl eats cotton candy as she walks down a street

Inside the “Urban Weird” Street Photography of Brian Wood-Koiwa

Bizarre and beautiful, Brian Wood-Koiwa’s “Urban Weird” street photos are eye-catching. Here he shares tips on capturing its charm.

Behind the Scenes with Shutterstock’s Red Carpet Photographer Robert Latour

Behind the Scenes with Shutterstock’s Red Carpet Photographer Robert Latour

Learn the secrets of red carpet photography and getting the best shot of the night with Hollywood photographer Rob Latour.

Thomas Mueller’s Masterful Photos of Abandoned Buildings

Thomas Mueller’s photos of abandoned architecture will send shivers down your spine. Here he shares candid tips on how to capture the allure.

5 Tips for Making Your Small Business Product Photography Look More Professional

Are you a small business in need of product photos? Here are tips to nail your product photography and make it look professional!

VIDEO CREATOR

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Noise, in general, is something many sound engineers run into when recording. Here are some steps that may help reduce noise in your audio.

How Catchlights Can Change a Close-Up

How do we convey an emotion or feeling from a character without changing the overall mood of the scene? Some subtle eye light may help!

Why RGB Lights Are So Important for Filmmaking

The versatility of RGB lighting technology is unmatched, and it…

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How to Edit Ambisonic Sound Effects

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