Tag: architectural

Nine tips for making original photos in famous places

A few years ago, research from Panoramio—Google’s old geo-located tagging, photo-sharing website—revealed the world’s most photographed cities. Their findings? New York was the most photographed city, with the most photographed spot being the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. Second place went to Rome, with the top spot being the Roman Catholic church Trinità… Continue reading Nine tips for making original photos in famous places

Why our eyes look for patterns in architecture

From Andy Yeung’s gravity-defying pictures of urban density in Hong Kong to Dany Eid’s atmospheric nighttime shots of Dubai, we’re living in a golden age for architecture photography. From Germany to Spain and beyond, the architecture student Julia Isaak captures minimalist shots, transforming building façades into eye candy, while Eric Dufour plays with colors and… Continue reading Why our eyes look for patterns in architecture

Quintin Lake on walking and photographing all 11,000 kilometers of the British coastline

Scottish sublime. North Morar in the foreground with Knoydart behind the rainbow over Loch Nevis. Quintin Lake In April 2015, Quintin Lake set out to walk the entire perimeter of the coast of Great Britain, photographing the edges of the land where it intersects with the sea. He didn’t plan to do this uninterrupted, but… Continue reading Quintin Lake on walking and photographing all 11,000 kilometers of the British coastline

Photography pricing guide: How to know what to charge in 2022

Last year, we witnessed a “start-up boom,” with 5.4 million new business applications filed in the United States alone. Following a challenging few years, more people are embarking on new professional journeys—and facing unexpected challenges and rewards along the way. For any new photography business, one of those first hurdles is determining your prices. No… Continue reading Photography pricing guide: How to know what to charge in 2022

Licensing Contributor Julia Wimmerlin on how editorial translates to stock photography

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 and 500px Ambassador, Julia Wimmerlin. Julia Wimmerlin,… Continue reading Licensing Contributor Julia Wimmerlin on how editorial translates to stock photography

On Location: A photographer’s guide to Venice

Reading Time: 5 minutes Mantas, Floater, Green Fortuny, Cochinilla & Kinsaccuchu Dyed Yarn, Wood, Body in Forte di Mezzo, 2019 © Lorenzo Vitturi. The azure lagoons and golden light of Italy’s floating city have charmed visitors for centuries. Louise Long looks beyond the touristic sites and bustle of the Biennale to uncover Venice’s photographic highlights… Continue reading On Location: A photographer’s guide to Venice

See the winners of Smithsonian Magazine’s 19th annual photo contest

“Najin Resting With Her Caretaker”. Matjaz Krivic Smithsonian Magazine just announced the winners of its 19th annual photo contest, and the results are simply spectacular. In six categories, the winners capture pandemic life, American identity, far-flung locales, and the intricacies of nature.  About the contest Over the 19 years that Smithsonian Magazine has run the… Continue reading See the winners of Smithsonian Magazine’s 19th annual photo contest

New gear: Venus Optics Laowa 20mm f/4 ‘shift’ lens

A sample image shot with the new Venus Optics Laowa 20mm f/4 shift lens. Jiang Ji Hang / Venus Optics Meet the Venus Optics Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D “Shift” lens. Available in no fewer than 8 mounts, this new manual focus wide-angle optic lets users shift the focal length by up to plus or minus… Continue reading New gear: Venus Optics Laowa 20mm f/4 ‘shift’ lens