As a commercial photographer, it’s essential to understand the impact keywording and metadata have when Licensing your photos. The right keywords and metadata enable potential buyers to find your images quickly and effectively, which can lead to more sales. Here are the 500px Content team’s 10 tips for optimizing your keywords and metadata for Licensing.… Continue reading 10 tips for optimizing your keywords and metadata for Licensing
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How to manage your creative budget
Late last year, a survey from Upwork revealed that 59 million Americans performed freelance work in 2021, with more than half (56%) of non-freelancers saying that they’re likely to do so in the future. For creative professionals like photographers, freelancing offers its fair share of perks: you get to be your own boss, set your… Continue reading How to manage your creative budget
Wedding Photography Checklist, The Essentials & Must-Have Shots [Examples & tips]
How to avoid disappointment and take the shots your clients really want! I know you are wondering – “Do I really need a wedding photo checklist?” The answer is a unanimous yes, We put together this helpful wedding photography checklist as a lifesafer for that big day. Hope it helps. Your Free Printable Wedding… Continue reading Wedding Photography Checklist, The Essentials & Must-Have Shots [Examples & tips]
The Photographer’s Guide to Finding Models on Model Mayhem
Searching for a model can be frustrating for photographers who are planning a photoshoot. Finding models on Model Mayhem is a simple solution to this problem, but only if you know how Model Mayhem works. You’ll need to know the best way to connect with models who meet your specifications while avoiding common pitfalls. Our… Continue reading The Photographer’s Guide to Finding Models on Model Mayhem
Seven tips for curating and editing down your Licensing portfolio
One of the most common reasons great photographs are rejected from commercial Licensing boils down to one simple fact: the images are too similar to each other. There are a few explanations about why this might happen. Maybe you didn’t get enough variety while on location, and you got home to find all your photos… Continue reading Seven tips for curating and editing down your Licensing portfolio
How to calibrate your monitor for perfect photo editing
If you’ve ever been told your photos are too dark, too bright—or worse, that your colors look wrong—you might have a calibration issue. Calibrating your computer monitor before editing your photos ensures your colors and brightness are accurate, according to a common standard. Without calibration, you run the risk of your photos looking “off” on… Continue reading How to calibrate your monitor for perfect photo editing
Why creating an email list is a great idea as a photographer
According to research by McKinsey and Company, email marketing is almost 40 times more effective at acquiring customers than Facebook and Twitter combined. Photographers in 2022 know how to build and maintain an online presence through social media, but one overlooked way of potentially turning followers into clients is through customized email newsletters, delivered straight… Continue reading Why creating an email list is a great idea as a photographer
Make your Licensing photos more salable with these simple tips!
As we navigate an increasingly digital world, images remain one of the most important tools for today’s marketers to connect with consumers. According to research, not only are social media posts with pictures more popular than those without, but professionally shot, high-quality photos lead to higher engagement. In 2022, brands and advertisers understand that choosing… Continue reading Make your Licensing photos more salable with these simple tips!
Licensing Contributor Angela Perez and the business of photography
Exclusive Licensing Contributor Angela Perez is a wedding and creative fashion photographer based out of Florida in the United States. She incorporates vibrant colors in her images, creating a dynamic flare that helps her stand out. Q: Your photo ‘Harajuku Fashion’ is fun, bright, and really pops. What inspired this shoot and how many… Continue reading Licensing Contributor Angela Perez and the business of photography
The photographer’s guide to blogging
For years, we’ve found inspiration in blogs created by photographers of all genres. Tristan Zhou has shared gear guides for beginners, while Tanner Wendell Stewart has transported us to the breathtaking landscapes of the Faroe Islands. Through his blog, Benjamin Von Wong shares behind-the-scenes stories from his epic and surreal conservation-themed photoshoots (for this shoot… Continue reading The photographer’s guide to blogging