12 Days. 12 Quests. 12 Prizes. Lights, camera, Questmas is back in action. Photographers, are you ready to win some gear from some of the top photography brands out there? Get into the Questmas spirit because we partnered up with some amazing brands to make our 3rd annual Questmas better than ever. ‘Tis the season… Continue reading Questmas is back and better than ever
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Back to work: The shifting visual of the “modern office” within commercial Licensing
The last year and a half has transformed the way we work. This summer, an Ipsos survey for the World Economic Forum revealed that two-thirds of people globally want to work flexibly when the pandemic is over, with 66% saying that employers should allow more flexible work in the future. Prior to the pandemic, the… Continue reading Back to work: The shifting visual of the “modern office” within commercial Licensing
Eight mistakes you might be making with your portfolio website
On the internet, first impressions are everything; in fact, according to research, people judge whether or not a website is beautiful within just 1/50th to 1/20th of a second. If you don’t capture their attention within that time, they might move onto another site, and you’re out of luck. Luckily for photographers, building a beautiful… Continue reading Eight mistakes you might be making with your portfolio website
How to use a monochrome color palette to elevate your photography
If you’re a film buff, you know that some movies revolve around a single color. The Matrix, for example, includes scenes with a signature green hue, meant to represent the virtual world. Wes Anderson famously used variations of pink in The Grand Budapest Hotel. The Three Colours trilogy, a series of French films by Krzysztof… Continue reading How to use a monochrome color palette to elevate your photography
12 easy hair and makeup tips every portrait photographer should know
According to Pinterest’s annual trends report, Pinterest Predicts, searches for everything from “natural everyday makeup” and “homemade skincare” to “colorful eyebrows” and “butterfly eye makeup” have boomed. For many—as we emerged from a challenging time—2021 has shaped up to be a year of getting back to basics, while also embracing creativity through innovative beauty trends.… Continue reading 12 easy hair and makeup tips every portrait photographer should know
Plant-based holidays and other commercial photography food trends
Last year, 26% of Britons planned to eat more plant-based foods for Christmas, according to research from the Vegan Society. Meanwhile, Waitrose reported that pre-orders of vegan Christmas foods were up 700% compared with 2019; Marks & Spencer introduced thirty new vegan foods for the holidays, and Tesco announced ten plant-based centerpieces for its 2020… Continue reading Plant-based holidays and other commercial photography food trends
Six must-have tips for emerging adventure photographers
In many ways, the last year has changed our relationship with wild places; as the COVID-19 pandemic forced us to confront the dangerous consequences of exploiting the natural world, we simultaneously turned to nature for comfort and adventure. The “bikepacking” trend took off in the United States, with bike sales soaring throughout 2020, while Australians… Continue reading Six must-have tips for emerging adventure photographers
How the 500px digital model release simplifies your Licensing workflow
A few years ago, a survey from Nielsen revealed that advertisements depicting real-life situations resonated most powerfully with customers, as selected by 44% of global respondents. Great ad campaigns tell familiar and relatable stories, so it’s no surprise that many of the most successful commercial photos on 500px capture people in their everyday lives. Trends… Continue reading How the 500px digital model release simplifies your Licensing workflow
10 rainy day photo tricks
Some of the most memorable pictures of the last century were created on rainy days. In 1899-1900, Alfred Stieglitz photographed a coach making its way through the city streets under a spring shower. Later, Henri Cartier-Bresson caught a man leaping over a puddle and immortalized the fleeting moment in his picture Behind the Gare Saint-Lazare.… Continue reading 10 rainy day photo tricks
500px Spotlight with Teddy Tavan
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 very excited to introduce you to Teddy Tavan, a Kenyan photographer who uses… Continue reading 500px Spotlight with Teddy Tavan