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

NFTs, crypto, and what they mean for commercial Licensing

This fall, Sotheby’s made waves by announcing the launch of its NFT marketplace, Metaverse, with the storied auction house planning a landmark biannual auction called Natively Digital. This move followed a string of high-profile NFT sales that shook up the art world—and attracted the interest of photographers and photography collectors around the world. NFTs have… Continue reading NFTs, crypto, and what they mean for commercial Licensing

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

500px Spotlight with Ian Ross Pettigrew

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 the editorial photographer, Ian Pettigrew. Hi Ian,… Continue reading 500px Spotlight with Ian Ross Pettigrew

Five tips for capturing wellness and mindfulness in commercial photography

Earlier this year, a new survey from McKinsey & Company, spanning approximately 7,500 consumers across six countries, revealed that 79% of respondents said that they believe wellness is important, and 42% consider it a top priority. What’s more, interest in wellness is growing, with consumers taking a more sophisticated view of what wellness means, beyond… Continue reading Five tips for capturing wellness and mindfulness in commercial photography

How to build the perfect photography portfolio

A 2018 survey of more than 1,000 artists, conducted by The Abundant Artist, revealed that 70% of artists with websites used a website builder to create their sites, as opposed to custom building their sites themselves or hiring a web developer. We’re living in an age where artists can quickly and easily create their own… Continue reading How to build the perfect photography portfolio

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 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

Six commercial shoots you can do from your own home

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