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
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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
Licensing Contributor Nithya Rajapandian on capturing the elements through eco-conscious photography
Nithya Rajapandian is a documentary filmmaker and photographer from Chennai, India. Nithya’s photography portfolio includes both stunning landscapes, and creative and conceptual portraiture. Her work blends themes of beauty, both in people and nature, to draw the connection between humans and the natural world around us. Q: Nithya, do you recall your first experience with… Continue reading Licensing Contributor Nithya Rajapandian on capturing the elements through eco-conscious photography
Bringing realness and authenticity to your commercial portfolio
You might not have heard the phrase “perfection fatigue,” but we’ve all experienced it. For decades, many brands have contributed to unrealistic beauty standards through the use of overly retouched photos, but fortunately, in the last few years, the tables have turned. Customers are speaking out about airbrushing and demanding more inclusive marketing—and companies are… Continue reading Bringing realness and authenticity to your commercial portfolio
Four commercial photography categories that are always in-demand
Commercial stock photography has been around for more than a century now, and in that time, the industry has undergone countless evolutions in terms of what photographers shoot and what buyers want. The past few years have been reshaped by trends ranging from in-demand topics like sustainability and technology to stylistic choices like minimalism and… Continue reading Four commercial photography categories that are always in-demand
Best practices: 5 editing tips for great commercial content
With the global photo editing software market size expected to reach $1,183.8 million by 2026, it’s never been easier to enhance your images in post-processing. Editing apps are more accessible than ever, and professional and amateur photographers alike are boosting their potential with smarter, AI-driven tools. It’s no longer necessary to outsource editing and retouching… Continue reading Best practices: 5 editing tips for great commercial content
10 of the best fine art photographers you should know on 500px
Early last year, a large-format print of a photograph by Richard Avedon went up for sale through Christie’s with a pre-sale estimate of $350,000-$550,000; in the end, it sold for $615,000. While photography might have struggled for decades to be accepted as a fine art, it’s since gained its rightful place in the art market,… Continue reading 10 of the best fine art photographers you should know on 500px
Comparing traditional and contemporary commercial photography
You might still remember these memes: “Women wearing boxing gloves with business attire,” “First Day On The Internet Kid,” “Ladies Lounging (Uncomfortably) With Laptops,” “Internet Grandma Surprise.” Popularized in 2011-12, these viral memes incorporate and poke fun at obviously staged, overused stock photos. You know the kind of stock photo we’re talking about: models acting… Continue reading Comparing traditional and contemporary commercial photography
The photographer’s guide to copyright law
The last couple of years have been important for copyright law, and in many cases, the photo industry has been front and center. First, there was Goldman v. Breitbart News et al, then McGucken v. Newsweek, and most recently, the reopening of the Sinclair case. These headline-grabbing cases have drawn widespread public attention to the… Continue reading The photographer’s guide to copyright law
Visualizing mental health and wellbeing in Licensing
Studies suggest that mass media is one of the public’s primary sources of information about several mental health disorders, but research also shows that many of the portrayals we see are negative and stereotypical. These inaccurate depictions can have serious consequences. According to the World Health Organization, one in four of us will be affected… Continue reading Visualizing mental health and wellbeing in Licensing