Diverse Creative Professionals

The Create Fund: An Interview with Gabriel Lopes Lima

The Create Fund: An Interview with Gabriel Lopes Lima

Brazilian photographer Gabi Lima explains why love and personal authenticity are vital to how they capture the world around them.

#MyRealHoliday: Holidays Through Different Perspectives

The Create Fund: Winners of the #MyRealHoliday Contest

The December holidays are often defined by spirited, lively vibes—but that’s not how it is for everyone. Shutterstock invited photographers to show us how different and similar the holiday season can be.

The Create Fund: An Interview with Darren Agboh

The Create Fund: An Interview with Darren Agboh

Photographer and Social Psychologist Darren Agboh uses his formal academic training to inform his work as a self-taught photographer.

The Create Fund: An Interview with Kotey “Derek” Annan

The Create Fund: An Interview with Kotey “Derek” Annan

From electrical engineer to 3D animation. Artist Derek Annan discusses his craft, childhood influences, and the importance of storytelling.

The Create Fund: An Interview with Xiang Loong Yip

The Create Fund: An Interview with Xiang Loong Yip

An aura of motion and joy runs throughout the portraits of photographer Xiang Loong Yip’s son—bearing witness to the beautiful chaos of being young and free.

The Create Fund: International Winners of the #unexpectedb0nds Contest

The Create Fund: International Winners of the #unexpectedb0nds Contest

Create Fund contest winners share their individual perspectives on how to encapsulate a bond—that moment shared between two entities.

The Create Fund: An Interview with Elizabeth Rajchart

The Create Fund: An Interview with Elizabeth Rajchart

Through portrait and event photography, and educational classes, adaptive photographer Elizabeth Rajchart advocates for people with disabilities. 

The Create Fund: An Interview with Charlee Black

With the help of The Create Fund, photographer Charlee Black is leaving her hometown behind to create a new path in stock photography.

The Create Fund: An Interview with Shoccara MarcusMarcus

The Create Fund: An Interview with Shoccara Marcus

Shoccara Marcus discusses her transition from professional dancer to full-time photographer, and the inspiration that led her to this craft.

Alpana Aras-King Photographs the Magic of Childhood

Alpana Aras-King Photographs the Magic of Childhood

Photographer Alpana Aras-King shares the magic of childhood and the importance of capturing cherished memories—through the lens.

The Create Fund: An Interview with Omid Razavi

Photographer and filmmaker Omid Razavi discusses his artistic path—and past—delving into his intimate relationship with art.

The Create Fund: Dean Strauss Illustrates Disabled Life in Bright, Beautiful Ways

Inspired by disabled folks from all walks of life, Dean Strauss illustrates their happy, fulfilling lives through portraits.