The Licensing Rush winners are…

March was an exciting month at 500px, as we launched a new, thrilling contest, Licensing Rush, in dedication to our amazing 500px Licensing community. We were blown away by the number of photographers who participated in the contest and the volume of submissions. The competition was fierce, as photographers vied to have the most photos… Continue reading The Licensing Rush winners are…

Flower portraits: Beautiful examples and must-have tips

From Horst P. Horst’s 1951 picture of the fashion model Evelyn Tripp in a ballgown to Tyler Mitchell’s now-famous 2018 cover photo of Beyoncé for Vogue magazine, flowers have always had a place in creative portrait photography. A few years ago, Emily Soto made this portrait for Allure on film to celebrate springtime in New… Continue reading Flower portraits: Beautiful examples and must-have tips

Selected Intimate Landscapes of Newcastle Area Trails

Photography and text by Bill Edwards Intimate Landscapes My more distant photo trips into the expansive mountains of Washington’s Cascades provide ample opportunity to capture rugged alpine landscapes with dramatic views, while the local woodland trails are all about the little views. I affectionately call them “Intimate Landscapes.”  Between the rains, I hike the lonely… Continue reading Selected Intimate Landscapes of Newcastle Area Trails

Meet the 500px Global Photography Awards Technical Category Winner

The 2022 500px Global Photography Awards serves creatives working with photography and provides 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 the… Continue reading Meet the 500px Global Photography Awards Technical Category Winner

How We Show It: Mexican Heritage

There is another Mexico that people haven’t examined very well. Let’s explore its beauty and complexities through photography. The post How We Show It: Mexican Heritage appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.

5 Photo-Editing Mistakes Every Beginner Should Avoid

The post 5 Photo-Editing Mistakes Every Beginner Should Avoid appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Kunal Malhotra. Photo editing is an essential part of every digital photography workflow. Not only is it a way to handle basic problems – such as dust spots, color casts, and lost detail – but it… Continue reading 5 Photo-Editing Mistakes Every Beginner Should Avoid

Meet the 500px Global Photography Awards Documentary Category Winner

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 Documentary Category Winner

Meet Wolf Dieter Magerl: March 360º Contributor of the Month

We’d like to acknowledge  Wolf Dieter Magerl. During the month of March, he has shared 33 stunning panoramas that showcase the beauty of Austria. From the Water lily pond in the flower gardens of Vienna to the Waterfront Copa Beach, each panorama transports viewers to a unique location. One of the standout images is the… Continue reading Meet Wolf Dieter Magerl: March 360º Contributor of the Month

Discover the World from Above with Dy K.: March 360º Contributor of the Month

If you’re looking for breathtaking aerial panoramas of some of the most stunning landscapes in the world, look no further than Dy K.‘s impressive collection. Hailing from Hong Kong, Dy K. has quickly become a standout contributor on 360Cities, with an impressive 278 aerial panoramas published during the month of March alone. From the lush… Continue reading Discover the World from Above with Dy K.: March 360º Contributor of the Month

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