Marketing
5 Insider Secrets Every Photographer Should Know About Marketing in 2017
Does it seem like every newbie with a DSLR is trying to become a professional photographer? They…
News and events
Visual Communication Events: May 2017
May events mark a special year for us. Depositphotos has been exhibiting at these events for 3 years…
Photography
Mastering Still Life Photography: Interview With Bogdan Dreava
If you choose a photographer (any photographer) and look at their portfolio in a chronological order, you can most literally see their growth and improvement with time. Bogdan Dreava, one of our top contributors, has come a long way. From early depictions of isolated objects and washed out colors, he’s transformed his portfolio into a splash of color and conceptual art.
Photography
A List of Photography Project Ideas to Jumpstart Your Creativity [Part 2]
Earlier last week, we looked at a list of photography projects to inspire your next photoshoots. The second…
DesignPhotography
The Role of Photography in User Experience Design
The UX pros claim that stock photos can become huge space-eaters on your website or social networks. This statement is somehow backed up by the eye-tracking research results, presented by Dr. Jakob Nielsen, saying that irrelevant, unnatural, and low-quality images don’t contribute to make your message clear and attractive, as users usually ignore them. How does one avoid these possible consequences? Is it actually possible to improve the overall user experience of a website, using stock photos? Let’s do a little digging.
Curated collections
Featured Collection: Modern Family
In our fast paced, rapidly changing world that is sometimes hard to keep up with, it seems that it is more important than ever to make family a priority. They are, after all, the center of everyone’s lives.
Photography
One with Nature: Interview With Menno Schaefer
To be so close to nature means to merge into one with the earth and surroundings. Looking at Menno Schaefer’s photographs, one can’t help but wonder about the skills and expertise it takes to get so up close and personal with creatures in the wilderness.
Photography
A List of Photography Project Ideas to Jumpstart Your Creativity [Part 1]
For many photographers, their camera becomes an extension of themselves. This is how you see the world. In…
Photography
Guest Post: A Step-by-Step Guide to Perfect HDR Photos
It’s a great time to be a photographer. Technology has come so far, leading us to full-blown cameras that fit into our pockets (and, by the way, make phone calls and surf the web too!). Billions of photos are snapped everyday, shared and enjoyed by a global audience that’s almost insatiable. Software tools - AKA the “digital darkroom” - are more powerful than ever and let us tap into our inner artist with ease of a few clicks.
Curated collections
Special Collection: Eurovision 2017 Photos
This year Eurovision will take place in Kiev on 9, 11 and 13 of May. It is the…
Curated collections
Featured Collection: Bokeh Inspiration
You can spot bokeh a mile away - like in the little blobs of light that illuminate this plant.…
Photography
Chasing the Wonders of the World: Interview With Kairi Aun
When a photographer finds his or her passion, there’s no turning back. Their pursuits become a lifelong journey and it only goes uphill from there. Kairi Aun, one of our top contributors has a story to share about her travels and journeys to faraway lands. She’s after something special though - people, cultures, traditions and faces. Kairi’s portfolio is just a fraction of the big picture that reveals her mission.
Photography
Hong Kong as You’ve Never Seen it: Photography by Romain Jacquet-Lagreze
Romain Jacquet-Lagreze is a French photographer that has been based in Hong Kong since 2009. This chapter of his life revealed a new potential - the potential to produce incredible work that reflects on his experiences, impressions and interests.
Marketing
9 Dying Instagram Trends That are Dragging You Down
Previously, we’ve talked about tips that could help you improve your instagram game. Just as it is important to know what to do, it’s good to know what not to. Instagram is an incredible platform that is also rewarding but you need a little bit of background knowledge to succeed. It has been around for a while now and here are some of the lessons we’ve learned and 9 trends that are definitely no longer ‘in’.
Photography
Meet 10 Upcoming Photographers
Some of the most extraordinary talent is hidden in the depths of the Internet. It can take years for artists to get discovered and everyone wants to get on the same boat. We searched near and far for the talent that deserves a spotlight. Here are 10 upcoming photographers and their inspiring projects.
Curated collections
Featured Collection: Drone Photography
Seeing the world from a bird’s eye view perspective is mesmerising. Sure, you can get on a plane and have a one off experience of seeing beautiful terrains from above but drone photography has gifted us with something much more.
