In 2020, much of our lives were put on hold, but photographers, creatives, and marketers still found ways to produce content from home. Honda released a commercial shot entirely at home, using a toy car, while Zara had models shoot their campaign visuals from their homes. Tyler Babin shot a Nike advertisement in his living… Continue reading Six commercial shoots you can do from your own home
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Eight tiny ways to become a greener photographer
Photographers have a long history of advocating for the environment, beginning with Carleton Watkins, whose majestic pictures inspired Abraham Lincoln to sign into law the protection of Yosemite Valley. In recent years, as the conversation around sustainability has become even more urgent, the photography community has continued to play a vital role in preserving our… Continue reading Eight tiny ways to become a greener photographer
How props can make or break your Licensing submissions
In 2018, a survey from the owners of Canary Wharf in London found that 94% of businesses, consumers, and retailers wanted to do something to reduce plastic use, with 84% of consumers saying they would show more loyalty to a brand that was taking clear action on plastics. As awareness grew about the dangers of… Continue reading How props can make or break your Licensing submissions
500px Commercial Grants: Breaking the Mold
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. 500px is awarding five $1,000 US Commercial Grants to photographers who want to tell LGBTQI+ positive stories as part of the Breaking the Mold Commercial Grant.… Continue reading 500px Commercial Grants: Breaking the Mold
Celebrate Earth Day with these extraordinary nature photos
Late last year, the World Wildlife Fund’s Living Planet Report revealed that populations of mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and fish have seen an average drop of 68% over the last fifty years. Today, one million species face the threat of extinction. Between habitat destruction and the wildlife trade, human activity has led to a crisis… Continue reading Celebrate Earth Day with these extraordinary nature photos
Celebrating Earth Day in commercial photography
Last year, on Earth Day’s 50th anniversary, a survey from Kearney revealed that even amid the pandemic, consumers feel a strong and growing interest in the environment. Almost half (48%) said that the pandemic had made them more concerned about the environment, and 55% said that they were more likely to purchase environmentally-friendly products as… Continue reading Celebrating Earth Day in commercial photography
Licensing Contributor Hagar Wirba brings sincerity and connection to commercial photography
Hagar Wirba is a Cameroonian portrait and lifestyle photographer, born in Angola and now based in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. Hagar has been a recipient of the I am: Woman: 500px Commercial Grant and also took part in an eBook collaboration between 500px and FeatureShoot in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. Q: Hagar,… Continue reading Licensing Contributor Hagar Wirba brings sincerity and connection to commercial photography
Nine non-photography hobbies that could make you a better photographer
Research suggests that having a hobby outside of your regular job can improve your work performance, make you more satisfied, reduce stress, and lower your chances of experiencing burnout. According to one study, people who engage in creative leisure time actually score higher on performance rankings and are more likely to generate creative solutions to… Continue reading Nine non-photography hobbies that could make you a better photographer
Challenging gender stereotypes in commercial photography
To coincide with International Women’s Day in March, the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media and Facebook IQ released a new report on representation and inclusion in online advertising campaigns. They found that women in ads were 14.1 times more likely than men to be shown in revealing clothing and 6.9 times more likely… Continue reading Challenging gender stereotypes in commercial photography
Exhibit your work in a Neil Dankoff Gallery, win a trip to Indonesia, and more!
Calling all photographers! 500px and fine art photographer Neil Dankoff have teamed up to give our community an exclusive opportunity to exhibit their work in a Neil Dankoff Gallery and win a photography dream trip to Indonesia at the NIHI Subma resort. Keep reading for all the details. Learn more The Competition 500px members are… Continue reading Exhibit your work in a Neil Dankoff Gallery, win a trip to Indonesia, and more!