The best photo light boxes for 2023

Stan Horaczek We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Fositan Photo Box SEE IT Best kit Godox LST40 SEE IT Best value Neewer Photo Studio Light Box SEE IT A photo light box—otherwise known as a light tent or shooting tent—can… Continue reading The best photo light boxes for 2023

Meet the 500px Global Photography Awards Commercial Content 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 Commercial Content Category Winner

A rare Zeiss lens variant for infrared photography is currently up on eBay

Aside from the coating and two extra thumb screws on the lens body, it’s basically identical to the production version. obscura0rex Most lenses handle visible light just fine. Start dabbling in infrared photography, however, and you’ll find that things get wacky and complicated right off the bat. Shooting infrared with a typical lens often creates… Continue reading A rare Zeiss lens variant for infrared photography is currently up on eBay

DaVinci Resolve vs Final Cut Pro (Which is Best for 2023?)

DaVinci Resolve and Final Cut Pro: two powerful video editors for 2023. But the question for you is which app to choose. Which app is the best one for you? In this tutorial, we’ll look at Final Cut Pro vs DaVinci Resolve. We’ll explore the robust features of each and help show what they can… Continue reading DaVinci Resolve vs Final Cut Pro (Which is Best for 2023?)

NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 lens review: A balance of quality and price

The NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 works well for landscapes, events, travel, and even detail shots. Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › I love a good ultra-wide angle lens. They are much more versatile than they get credit for and lend… Continue reading NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 lens review: A balance of quality and price

DaVinci Resolve vs Adobe After Effects (Which is Best for 2023?)

DaVinci Resolve and Adobe After Effects. Both are powerful software suites for video projects. But which should you choose? Which app is right for you?  In this tutorial, we’ll explore the advantages of DaVinci Resolve vs After Effects. By looking at the key features of each, we’ll outline their place in your creative toolbox. Let’s… Continue reading DaVinci Resolve vs Adobe After Effects (Which is Best for 2023?)

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…

The best monoculars in 2023

Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Leica Monovid 8×20 SEE IT Best for stargazing Celestron Outland X 20×50 SEE IT Best for hunting Vortex Solo RT 8×36 9 SEE IT When looking for the best option in field… Continue reading The best monoculars in 2023

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