Tag: portrait

Essential Photography Tips for Beginners | Mastering the Art of Photography

Photography is a captivating art form that allows us to freeze moments in time and share our unique perspectives with the world. If you’re new to photography, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed by the vast array of techniques and equipment available. However, fear not! The team at 500px is here to guide you through the… Continue reading Essential Photography Tips for Beginners | Mastering the Art of Photography

5 Pro Tips for Shooting Amazing Summer Photographs (VIDEO)

If you’re a regular Shutterbug reader, you know there’s something special about the second day of the week. That’s because it’s Tutorial Tuesday at Park Cameras—one of the leading photo retailers in the UK. Summer is a great time for outdoor photography, despite the often-scorching heat, with numerous opportunities no matter where you live. It’s… Continue reading 5 Pro Tips for Shooting Amazing Summer Photographs (VIDEO)

How to Make Cool Glass Effects in Photoshop (With 3 Actions)

Fancy creating some cool, glass-like effects on your photographs? Try these stylish Photoshop actions from Envato Elements to bring new life to your images. In this tutorial, you’ll see how to create wet glass, shattered glass, and plexiglass looks with your image using actions. All of these actions are available as part of an Elements… Continue reading How to Make Cool Glass Effects in Photoshop (With 3 Actions)

How to Retouch Skin in Portraits Using Frequency Separation

Portrait photographers strive to achieve beautiful skin in their images—skin that’s realistic and preserves the natural texture. Expertly applied makeup and good lighting are the foundation for beautiful skin, but careful retouching is the finishing polish.  In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to retouch skin in Adobe Photoshop by using three great techniques. You’ll also… Continue reading How to Retouch Skin in Portraits Using Frequency Separation

Negotiating women: The quiet strength of Hannah Starkey’s peacemaking portraits

All images © Hannah Starkey. Courtesy Maureen Paley, London On show as part of the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, the Belfast artist’s 21 portraits gesture towards a stoic, complex understanding of womanhood I found it hard to describe to myself how I felt walking around Hannah Starkey’s Principled and Revolutionary: Northern Ireland’s… Continue reading Negotiating women: The quiet strength of Hannah Starkey’s peacemaking portraits

Fujifilm X-T5 review: A mirrorless camera built for photographers

The X-T5 is one of our favorite cameras for photographers. Stan Horaczek We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Here in 2023, every camera is a hybrid camera. Even if you never shoot in video mode, it’s still an essential selling point for… Continue reading Fujifilm X-T5 review: A mirrorless camera built for photographers

How to Retouch Fly-Away Hair in Portrait Photos

When portraiture is done well, it can be very satisfying and say a lot about the person in the photograph. However, there’s often an element that causes problems for me: fly-away hair. They’re the strands of hair that stick out from the person’s head and make your photo look messy. Particularly if you’re photographing corporate… Continue reading How to Retouch Fly-Away Hair in Portrait Photos

How to Create an Architectural Drawing From a Photo

What You’ll Be Creating Architects are highly skilled professionals who create extraordinary technical drawings of buildings and interior designs. And you can achieve that same professional blueprint look with a Photoshop Sketch Action. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to turn a photo into an architectural drawing using an action. Looking to save time? Browse… Continue reading How to Create an Architectural Drawing From a Photo

Spotlight on 500px Prime Creator Ashvini Sihra

The 500px Prime Creator program recognizes photographers who excel in Licensing and Commercial Photography. Our Prime Creators will serve as ambassadors of the 500px Licensing Collection, showcasing their exceptional talent and representing the best of the best. Meet our newest 500px Prime Creator and learn more about how Licensing is creating a more inclusive world… Continue reading Spotlight on 500px Prime Creator Ashvini Sihra