According to researchers, 75% of search engine users never scroll past the first page of results. But it can be tough to get onto that first page—a recent study from Ahrefs revealed that a whopping 90.63% of web pages get no traffic from Google search results. There are a few reasons why this might happen,… Continue reading How to boost your searchability and ultimately your sales potential
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[Photo Keywording Tips] How to add effective keywords to help your photos get discovered
You’ve taken the perfect shot, uploaded it to 500px, and are ready to license it. But how can you be sure your image will be seen by buyers? Keywords! Tagging your image with the right photo keywords will increase the photo’s visibility by ensuring it appears in relevant search results. The wrong keywords—or worse, too… Continue reading [Photo Keywording Tips] How to add effective keywords to help your photos get discovered
How to take landscape photos that stand out to content buyers
Within the 500px collection on Getty Images, some of the most popular photographs include landscapes: wild yaks traversing the terrain of Ladakh, India; a lush river bend or a panoramic view of the mountains in Germany; the peaks of New Zealand; a peaceful lake in the Dolomites; a waterfall tucked away in the forests of… Continue reading How to take landscape photos that stand out to content buyers
Rankin’s flaming dandelions are the perfect metaphor for ‘an exploding world’
Rankin Rankin has photographed many of the big names in fashion, music, and society. Known for his portraits of Kate Moss, David Bowie, and Queen Elizabeth II, he is also at the head of a creative agency with dozens of employees. When lockdown hit in March 2020, and Rankin could no longer work in his… Continue reading Rankin’s flaming dandelions are the perfect metaphor for ‘an exploding world’
Maestro Contributor: Santiago Ribas
Santiago is an architect who started working with 360º photography way back in 1998. Back then, he created a CD about a region in Portugal, his home country. The 360º exploration of buildings and landscapes has always attracted him and Santiago hasn’t stopped capturing Portugal in 360º. His goal is to document the interesting history… Continue reading Maestro Contributor: Santiago Ribas
Festival preview: 10 shows & workshops to check out at Les Rencontres d’Arles this summer
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, 1981. Black River Productions, Ltd. / Galerie Thomas Zander / Mitch Epstein If you ask this editor what’s better than summer in Europe, the only acceptable answer is summer in France, specifically. Throw in a legendary photography festival and that might just be la crème de la crème. This summer, Les Rencontres… Continue reading Festival preview: 10 shows & workshops to check out at Les Rencontres d’Arles this summer
Peter van Agtmael grapples with chronicling the post-9/11 era
A women sob as soldiers arrest their family. “It was one of my first raids in Iraq. At the time, I felt almost no emotion. I was consumed by the novelty and the mania. We got back to the base as the sun was beginning to rise. I opened the door to my trailer and… Continue reading Peter van Agtmael grapples with chronicling the post-9/11 era
Best GoPro accessories for 2022
Stan Horaczek Best for extreme athletes Chesty Performance Chest Mount Check Price When it comes to a natural viewpoint and steady shooting, chest mounts seriously outperform head mounts. Best for shooting in the dark GoPro Light Mod Check Price With output up to 200 lumens, this little light provides a surprising amount of illumination. Best… Continue reading Best GoPro accessories for 2022
Best walkie talkies in 2022
Stan Horaczek Best overall Motorola Talkabout T800 Check Price Best for professionals Retevis H-777 Check Price Best value Midland GXT1000VP4 Check Price Even if you have a cellphone, there are still plenty of opportunities for a good walkie talkie in your life. Maybe you’re someone who likes to go outside hiking and camping and wants… Continue reading Best walkie talkies in 2022
A History of American Protest, Told in Pictures
Protest is an American right. Here’s how some protest movements pushed our country forward, as told by illustrations and photos.… The post A History of American Protest, Told in Pictures appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.