Photographer Awa Mally shares her thoughts on imposter syndrome, how to balance work and play, and finding opportunities. When Awa Mally first picked up a camera, the goal was simply to have a hobby. She’s always wanted to take photographs, freeze moments, find beauty, and remember the mundane. Today, Mally’s work in the entertainment industry—photographing … Read more
Discover how this Moroccan photographer found herself striving to tell meaningful stories—from one photo at a time to building a studio. When you interview photographers for a living, one common thread you’ll come across is how these people do it for the storytelling. They use their cameras to freeze time, tell stories, and invoke emotions. … Read more
On taking risks and showing up for yourself. Sound producer Bách shares his journey from finishing linguistics to pursuing music. “The most important thing is to give yourself a chance to prove that you can do it.” Belarus, Vietnam, and now Portugal, Bách has been places. But one thing that remained constant was his love … Read more
Learn more about The Create Fund’s mission to support creative professionals representing diversity and inclusion in their work. In 2023, Shutterstock’s Create Fund connected with more artists and organizations than ever in pursuit of broadening representation in the stock content industry. Created in 2020 with the mission of increasing inclusivity and representation within Shutterstock’s content … Read more
In honor of Black History Month, we’re shining a spotlight on these Black and African American individuals through stunning stock images. February marks Black History Month, a month of tribute to the accomplishments, contributions, and moments of the African American community. To celebrate, Shutterstock is bringing visuals that celebrate this community to the forefront through … Read more
Have you ever come across the terms kerning, leading, and tracking in typography? Find out exactly what they are in this detailed guide. Letter and line spacing are fundamental tools for anyone working with text in a design. In this overview, you’ll learn about the key spacing processes of kerning, leading, and tracking. These elements work in tandem to … Read more
Meg Vazquez-Pastrana, Head of Creative for Shutterstock, speaks about building a thriving creative team and why nothing’s more important than finding your people. One year into her role as Head of Creative for Shutterstock, Meg Vazquez-Pastrana manages a busy team of 14 people—video editors, designers, writers, project managers, and more—as they serve the daily and … Read more
Brazilian photographer Gabi Lima explains why love and personal authenticity are vital to how they capture the world around them. Shutterstock Create Fund winner Gabriel Lopes Lima. There aren’t enough words to express the grave importance of locals, wherever they may be, sharing the reality of life as they see it. Photographs captured by someone … Read more
Shutterstock’s AI image generator gives you results from multiple AI models, including DALL·E 3. We are thrilled to announce a revolutionary addition to our AI image generator: DALL·E 3! As announced on the OpenAI blog, Shutterstock is excited to be among the first to integrate with the new AI model, which launched in the fall. Our … Read more
Ever struggled to find the perfect way to say thank you? Dive into a world of DIY creativity with these unique thank you card ideas that transform gratitude into an art form! Thank you cards are always in style, even in an increasingly digital age. But, you may not know how to put together the … Read more