Everything you need to know about DAOs

From high-profile art collecting funds to ambitious artist collectives, the world is abuzz with talk of decentralized autonomous organizations—or member-owned communities made possible by blockchain technology. For the uninitiated, a DAO is exactly what it sounds like: a group of people operating in service of a common goal without a centralized authority, such as a… Continue reading Everything you need to know about DAOs

Exploring 2022 color trends in your commercial portfolio

Every year, the global color experts at the Pantone Color Institute select a Color of the Year, forecasting a single color set to define the coming months across advertising, art, pop culture, and beyond. This year, however, something unprecedented happened: for the first time, Pantone created a brand new color rather than selecting one from… Continue reading Exploring 2022 color trends in your commercial portfolio

500px Commercial Grants: Reimagining Mental Health

500px strives to capture authentic representation within the global experience. As part of the 500px Commercial Grants program, we provide photographers with opportunities that encourage inclusivity within commercial photography. The Reimagining Mental Health Commercial Grant will be awarding a total of $5,000 US in grants. Each chosen photographer, whose work is in line with the… Continue reading 500px Commercial Grants: Reimagining Mental Health

Six tips for taking a digital detox (and why photographers need them!)

A few years ago, after ten years in the business and eight years on social media, the fine art photographer Mikko Lagerstedt did something radical. He deleted all of the social media apps from his phone. And after six months of living “offline,” something happened: he felt his inspiration return. Even after he returned to… Continue reading Six tips for taking a digital detox (and why photographers need them!)

Six tips for styling interiors for a commercial shoot

In the last two years, “home” took on new meanings, with our living spaces doubling as our workplaces. With eclectic interior trends such as “vintage maximalism,” ’70s and 80s disco vibes, gothic “goblincore,” and the “grandmillenial” style making a splash on TikTok and Airbnb’s design predictions for 2022, there’s never been a better time to… Continue reading Six tips for styling interiors for a commercial shoot

Diving into the history of digital art

In 1985, Andy Warhol received an Amiga 1000 home computer, created by Commodore. At the launch, he was joined on stage by Debbie Harry and proceeded to draw her portrait using the then-new ProPaint software. He went on to create several digital drawings with the computer, including a Campbell’s soup can, but many of them… Continue reading Diving into the history of digital art

Alpine views: 12 breathtaking mountainscapes to celebrate the chilly season

From the 1980s until 2002, the legendary nature photographer Galen Rowell embarked on more than thirty trips to the mountains, from Nepal to Alaska, Siberia to Tibet, Patagonia to New Zealand. You probably know his work from the covers of National Geographic, but you might not know that he rope climbed at Yosemite Valley for… Continue reading Alpine views: 12 breathtaking mountainscapes to celebrate the chilly season

50+ Adorable Couple Poses for Beautiful Portrait Photography

Avoid disappointment and get the couple poses photos your couple will want and what they are hoping to see in your couple photography photographs. In the world of couples photography, business is booming. From the Target-themed engagement photoshoot that went viral this summer to the growing popularity of hiring honeymoon photographers, the last year has… Continue reading 50+ Adorable Couple Poses for Beautiful Portrait Photography

Licensing Contributor Angela Perez and the business of photography

Exclusive Licensing Contributor Angela Perez is a wedding and creative fashion photographer based out of Florida in the United States. She incorporates vibrant colors in her images, creating a dynamic flare that helps her stand out.   Q: Your photo ‘Harajuku Fashion’ is fun, bright, and really pops. What inspired this shoot and how many… Continue reading Licensing Contributor Angela Perez and the business of photography

The 500px guide to understanding NFT and crypto buzzwords

As you might have heard, “NFT” was chosen as Collins Dictionary’s Word of the Year for 2021. The abbreviation for “non-fungible token,” a new kind of digital asset, has exploded in popularity, with everyone from blue-chip auction houses to emerging photographers talking about the next frontier for art in the age of the internet. Within… Continue reading The 500px guide to understanding NFT and crypto buzzwords