When is It OK to Give Away Photos for Free?
The hardliners say never give away a photo for free, and there is definitely a case to be made for not allowing other companies to…
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What’s For Lunch? The Story of a 10 Year Photo Project
It's no secret that PhotoShelter staff are, well, photo nerds. When we say "by photographers for photographers" we mean it. Keeping up with the latest…
The Problem Isn’t the Photo Contest, It’s Us
Eye-rolls, shrugs, and barbs greeted the $120,000 Grand Prize winner of Dubai’s HIPA Photography Prize. Malaysian photographer Edwin Ong’s photo of a partially blind Vietnamese…
#FiveSensePhoto: Going Beyond the Visual
When it comes to photography, one of the five senses immediately comes to mind: sight. We all know photography is so much more than that.…
OMG, You’re Still Entering Photo Contests?
In episode 2 of our new podcast, Vision Slightly Blurred, Sarah and I talk about the world of photo contests. Have we entered them before?…
Gear Up, Clip In & Let’s Go: 18 Adventure Photography Tips to Help You Nail the Shot
Adventure photographer Craig Hoffman’s work makes you want to get off the couch and suddenly pick up an extreme sport. “What thrills me about photography…
Facial Recognition. The Robot Overlords Know Who You Are Already.
In the first episode of our brand spanking new podcast, Vision Slightly Blurred, Sarah Jacobs and I talk about facial recognition and how viral "games"…
The NPPA Confronts Issues of Diversity and Inclusion within Photojournalism
Diversity, inclusion and representation have become increasingly salient topics as many organizations – from government to restaurants – grapple with a generational shift that is…
Vision Slightly Blurred – A New PhotoShelter Podcast
We love photography, but we're also pretty fond of podcasts. And yes, there are a lot of wonderful photo-specific podcasts out there, but they tend…