Licensing Contributor Kaitlyn Sawyer gives insight on capturing emotion and embracing diversity in commercial advertising

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 Kaitlyn Sawyer. Kaitlyn Sawyer is… Continue reading Licensing Contributor Kaitlyn Sawyer gives insight on capturing emotion and embracing diversity in commercial advertising

Negotiating women: The quiet strength of Hannah Starkey’s peacemaking portraits

All images © Hannah Starkey. Courtesy Maureen Paley, London On show as part of the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, the Belfast artist’s 21 portraits gesture towards a stoic, complex understanding of womanhood I found it hard to describe to myself how I felt walking around Hannah Starkey’s Principled and Revolutionary: Northern Ireland’s… Continue reading Negotiating women: The quiet strength of Hannah Starkey’s peacemaking portraits

#VanLife: Four photographers who traveled off-grid

When Sam Brockway first set foot in Nevada’s Jarbidge Wilderness, he could scarcely believe he was still in the United States. Before him stretched 11,000-foot mountain peaks, lush groves of aspen trees, blossoming wildflowers, and crystal-clear blue rivers. Dirt roads as far as the eye could see. At night, he and his friends fell asleep… Continue reading #VanLife: Four photographers who traveled off-grid

What you need to know about using high ISO settings in your photography

When Blair Bunting captured this dreamy low-light photo on his Hasselblad H6D-100c medium format camera, he bumped his ISO setting up to 6400. “This is a big deal to those that lived through years of an ISO 400 limit,” he shared at the time. Over the last decade, camera brands have vastly improved their cameras’… Continue reading What you need to know about using high ISO settings in your photography

15+ Top Lyric Video Templates for Premiere Pro for 2023

Making a lyric video is a great way to connect with fans and also a really fun low-cost way to make a music video if you’re on a tight budget. In this article, we take a look at some Premiere Pro templates that are perfect for lyric videos, available from Envato Elements. 15+ Top Lyric… Continue reading 15+ Top Lyric Video Templates for Premiere Pro for 2023

Behind the Photo: Brad Deel’s creative athlete portraits

In the high school sports media space, Brad Deel of Brad Deel Photography has been creating memorable and inspirational shots for years. I can vouch for that. One day, a flaming tennis ball streaked across my phone thanks to him, and will be forever seared into my mind. After all, unique photos and setups should… Continue reading Behind the Photo: Brad Deel’s creative athlete portraits

21 Tips for Breathtaking Wedding Photography

The post 21 Tips for Breathtaking Wedding Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Darren Rowse. When you’re just starting out in the world of wedding photography, capturing stunning images can seem incredibly daunting. After all, you only get one chance to photograph the big day; there are no do-overs or… Continue reading 21 Tips for Breathtaking Wedding Photography

Spotlight: 500px Prime Creator Iza Lyson

Meet our newest 500px Prime Creator and learn more about how Licensing is creating a more inclusive world through visual storytelling. Iza Lyson is a Polish photographer specializing in dog photography and lifestyle content. Having been a 500px Contributor for over eight years, her Portfolio has captured the attention of 500px for its stunning and… Continue reading Spotlight: 500px Prime Creator Iza Lyson

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