In the grand tradition of iconic photographers like Fan Ho, Fred Herzog, and Ray Metzker, dramatic shadows are trending, with hashtags like #IHaveaThingforShadows, #ShadowsPoetry, and #ShadowontheWall taking over our social media feeds. Today’s photographers are using shadows in bold and unexpected ways, whether during the magic light of golden hour or harsh sunlight of afternoon.… Continue reading Seven tips for using shadows to elevate your photography
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Why it’s time to start collecting NFTs and how to get started
From Eric Young, who’s invested more than $1 million in NFTs, to Colborn Bell, who estimates he’s spent approximately $400,000, NFT collectors have taken the art world by storm. In recent months, Young famously resold three of his pieces, including two by Mad Dog Jones; initially purchased for $700 for both, he later sold those… Continue reading Why it’s time to start collecting NFTs and how to get started
Visualizing Licensing trends in 2022
From clean beauty and “skinimalism” to the meteoric rise of gaming, the last year has brought with it dozens of innovative trends that reshaped our daily lives. As hashtags like #TikTokMadeMeBuyIt went viral, racking up billions of views, brands had to get more creative than ever in their marketing strategies, incorporating fun user-generated content and… Continue reading Visualizing Licensing trends in 2022
15 jaw-dropping weather photos on 500px
Lightning occurrence in the Arctic could double by 2100, according to research released this year. Although there’s a lot we don’t understand about flashes in the Arctic, scientists believe that rising temperatures associated with climate change could increase lightning in the region. These flashes, in turn, might bring with them the possibility of more Arctic… Continue reading 15 jaw-dropping weather photos on 500px
500px Spotlight with Alex Gracia
At 500px amazing photography is at our core, but these photos would not be possible without the talented people behind the lens. The 500px Spotlight series highlights the global and diverse photographers that are part of the 500px Community. This week we are excited to introduce you to portrait photographer, Alex Gracia. Hi Alex, please… Continue reading 500px Spotlight with Alex Gracia
Exploring plant-based diets and veganism in commercial photography
If you visit Butjadingen, Germany, you might happen across Hof Butenland, a sanctuary for rescued farm animals. Before it was a haven for cows, pigs, chickens, geese, horses, and dogs, it used to be a dairy farm, but the brutality of the industry and its environmental impact inspired Jan Gerdes, a former dairy farmer, to… Continue reading Exploring plant-based diets and veganism in commercial photography
20 perfect gift ideas for your photography clients
For photography businesses, this time of year offers the perfect opportunity to reconnect with clients through thoughtful gift-giving. Whether you’re a family photographer or a fine artist, the right gift can inspire today’s customers to become lifelong supporters, repeat buyers, and your best resource when it comes to word-of-mouth marketing. Beyond that, holiday gifts are… Continue reading 20 perfect gift ideas for your photography clients
Visualizing volunteering and community outreach in Licensing
In the state of New York, the pandemic inspired the formation of more than 100 mutual aid organizations, according to Mutual Aid Hub, a public resource tracking these groups. By May of 2020, they’d tracked more than 800 organizations across 48 states, up from 50 counted in March. During a time of crisis, communities came… Continue reading Visualizing volunteering and community outreach in Licensing
Backlighting basics: Seven tips for the perfect glow
If you’ve seen Terrence Malick’s iconic 1978 film Days of Heaven, you know that most of the movie was filmed during the magic hour just after sunrise or before sunset. Many shots are also backlit, with the sun at the characters’ backs, their figures falling almost—but not quite—into silhouette. What you might not know, however,… Continue reading Backlighting basics: Seven tips for the perfect glow
Best practices when entering the world of NFTs
In the third quarter of 2021, NFT sales reached $10.7 billion, a 700% increase from the previous quarter, according to data from DappRadar, a market tracker. This has been the year of the NFT, with collectors buying photographs (among other digital artworks) through both traditional auction houses and new marketplaces. In April, the first-ever physical… Continue reading Best practices when entering the world of NFTs