Capturing natural beauty and fashion in commercial photography

The fashion and beauty industries are changing. The 2022 Instagram Trend Report reveals that one in three young people are interested in buying and learning more about “clean” skincare and makeup products, including plant-based and vegan products. At the same time, 23% are expecting to thrift more online, while 24% expect to contribute to sustainability… Continue reading Capturing natural beauty and fashion in commercial photography

Six ways to capture Valentine’s Day

Hallmark introduced its first Valentine’s Day card in 1913 and started producing them in 1916. In 1948, De Beers unveiled its iconic “A diamond is forever” slogan. In 1986, Hersey’s released Valentine’s Day “kisses” with pink and red foil. By 2004, estimates suggest that consumers bought more than 35 million heart-shaped boxes of candy annually.… Continue reading Six ways to capture Valentine’s Day

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

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

We Need More Black Brazilians in Stock Photography

Despite making up over half the population in Brazil, Black people are rarely represented in advertising. Beatriz Lopes is working to change that. The authentic representation of society is one of our most important values at Shutterstock. That’s why we’ve been dedicating global efforts to make more diverse visual content available on our platform. In… Continue reading We Need More Black Brazilians in Stock Photography

Intersectional Diversity: 500px Commercial Grant Recipients

500px is committed to providing photographers with opportunities to participate in evolving trends within commercial advertising. We not only want to provide an authentic look at global experiences, but redefine representation and drive inclusivity within commercial photography. To do this, we launched the 500px Commercial Grants program to help develop content representative of evolving trends… Continue reading Intersectional Diversity: 500px Commercial Grant Recipients