The 2022 500px Global Photography Awards was created for the photography community to provide them a chance to showcase their skill and be rewarded for it. The second edition of the competition consisted of six categories: Technical, Storytelling, Commercial Content, Documentary, Fine Art, and Landscape. Today on the blog, we’re talking with the winner of… Continue reading Meet the 500px Global Photography Awards Landscape Category Winner
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Women in Photography Photo Walk
In recognition of Women’s Month, the Women in Photography Photo Walk event was held on March 25th in Orlando, FL. The event welcomed more than 50 guests to network and foster an encouraging atmosphere for female photographers. Although the event attracted a diverse crowd of supporters of all genders and ages, it focused on empowering… Continue reading Women in Photography Photo Walk
10 tips for optimizing your keywords and metadata for Licensing
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
The 500px guide to capturing celebrations and milestone for content that sells!
Every year brands and marketers build celebrations of all kinds into their content calendars. For many companies, celebrations and cultural recognitions are a perfect platform for product launches and seasonal collections. In the west, the winter holidays remain heavily commercialized, with projections for retail shopping to reach, on average, $1,455 US per consumer during the… Continue reading The 500px guide to capturing celebrations and milestone for content that sells!
8 photography tips to create stunning photos on a cloudy day
One summer’s day, Costas Kariolis planned to shoot the sunset at Derwentwater jetty in England’s Lake District. But when the time finally arrived, he found only mist and rain, with no sign of the sun’s illuminating rays. Instead of turning back and going home, however, he stayed. “The conditions turned out to be better than… Continue reading 8 photography tips to create stunning photos on a cloudy day
5 Ways to Improve Your Composition Skills
The post 5 Ways to Improve Your Composition Skills appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Andrew S. Gibson. Composition is one of the most important skills you can learn as a photographer. It’s also one of the trickiest elements for beginners to master, and even experienced photographers struggle to perfect their… Continue reading 5 Ways to Improve Your Composition Skills
Capturing authenticity and culture with Licensing Contributor Ashvini Sihra
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 Licensing Contributor Ashvini Sihra. Ashvini Sihra is… Continue reading Capturing authenticity and culture with Licensing Contributor Ashvini Sihra
The ultimate guide to portrait photography
99 years ago, Man Ray photographed Kiki de Montparnasse in the studio, her back facing the camera and her head turned over her left shoulder. A few months ago, that portrait made history as the most expensive photograph ever sold at auction, going for $12.4 million. Portraits have a unique ability to capture a specific… Continue reading The ultimate guide to portrait photography
Shotkit shares essential gear for landscape photography
Great landscape photography comes with a range of unique challenges, and having the right gear for the job is essential. As a writer and camera gear reviewer for Shotkit, I’ve worked in all weather conditions in and around the beautiful Tweed Valley in northern NSW (Australia) using a range of equipment. This means striking the… Continue reading Shotkit shares essential gear for landscape photography
The 500px Global Photography Awards 2022 Winners Are…
The 500px Global Photography Awards winners have been selected and we can’t wait to share the deserving winners of the 2022 edition with you. This initiative was created to recognize and highlight the exceptional talent within the community, with the bonus of walking away with prizes that can help you develop your passion for photography.… Continue reading The 500px Global Photography Awards 2022 Winners Are…