Interview
Vintage Video Memories from Gabi Bucataru
Stocksy's Gabi Bucataru experiments 8mm and 16mm film footage to capture family videos that evoke the spirit of the long days of childhood.
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4 Autumn Color Palettes to The Holidays
Create everything autumn cozy with these 4 fall-inspired color palettes.
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How Memorable Can A Stock Background Photo Be?
Simple but dynamic stock backgrounds can catch attention, promote creativity, and can be the backbone of a memorable campaign
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Fall, Food, and Family: Going Home for Thanksgiving
Regardless of the embarrassment and inevitable inner eye rolls, there is almost always a healthy serving of laughter and love to go around.
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There's More To Fall Than Foliage Photos
Jump into the season with an introspective lens and uncover inspiring autumnal imagery you may not have thought of.
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How BONNINSTUDIO Nailed Narrative Video in “Stage Fright”
BONNINSTUDIO’s Stage Fright shoot is a great example of how stock footage can be shot with the same narrative techniques and qualities as a feature film.
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Cannabis Stock Photos Need An Update - Here’s How To Do It
Weed out the clichéd imagery and start creating contemporary cannabis campaigns.
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Endless Summer: Get Back to The Beach By Going Back In Time
Remember summer as a kid when you knew nothing of social media? When you had no cares, no need for wifi, and nothing but time.
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Skyler Dahan on Shooting Footage With Film
Have you ever wanted to be swept into an ethereal dreamscape of otherworldly fantasy? If the answer is yes, Stocksy photographer and filmmaker Skyler Dahan might be your next escapist muse.
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Featured Footage:
Family Memories by Milles Studio
Milles Studio share how they created their "Family Memories" footage and four main takeaways for capturing that real-life authentic film feel.
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4 Spring/Summer Color Palettes That Will Rule 2019
From the vibrant pinks and greens of a watermelon picnic to the light beiges and blues of a breezy beach house, these 4 spring & summer color palettes speak to the color trends that will dominate in 2019.
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Motherboards: Why Tech And Mother’s Day Images Go Hand in Hand
This year, when thinking about Mother's Day imagery, don’t forget that technology has become one of the central support systems for new mothers worldwide.
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Featured Footage:
Neo-Noir "Mysterious Lights" by Javier Diez
Javier Diez's neo-noir shoot is a testament to the fact that stock footage can be as cinematic as an arthouse film. See how he did it.
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The Parenting Struggle is Real
Once upon a time, there lived a perfect little family with a perfect little life.
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The Bride of Benin City
Julia Forsman travels to Nigeria to capture a friend's wedding, embarking on an emotional adventure beyond her expectations.
Hot Sets
Turkey's Crazy Colorful Architecture by Yener Torun
Photographing buildings all over Turkey, Yener Torun’s vivid geometric idiosyncrasies pop up like color oases amid the surrounding pallor of urban sprawl.
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Shedding a New Light on Easter Stock Photos
Stand out from the pastel crowd with Easter stock photos that add layers of sophistication and intrigue to Easter projects and campaigns.
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Featured Footage: "Limitless" from Studio Firma
Studio Firma’s Limitless shoot speaks at once to representation and determination, capturing athlete Nemanja Tadic training for the paralympic games.
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Show Me Love:
Visual Portrayals of Modern Romance
Valentine’s Day is not just about flowers and candy - it’s also about taking the time to learn how to communicate with people in the love languages they understand best.
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The Silent Simplicity of Koen Van Damme's Architectural Photography
Koen Van Damme is one of the few architecture photographers that can effectively communicate architecture through photography, injecting perspective while allowing ample space for interpretation.