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

Best vertical monitors in 2022

Stan Horaczek Best overall LG 27UN850-W Ultrafine Check Price 4K resolution and solid color make this a great all-around option. Best budget HP VH240a 23.8-Inch monitor Check Price It’s only 1080p, but that’s plenty for some users looking to save. Best for productivity ViewSonic VP2768a ColorPro 27 Inch monitor Check Price It comes calibrated from… Continue reading Best vertical monitors in 2022

The 5 Basic Elements of Portrait Photography — Quick Start Guide

Phone cameras have made it much easier for us to photograph ourselves and our loved ones and, for us who like to make street portraits, even strangers. In this tutorial, we will learn the five basic elements you need to create great photographic portraits. Photo Portrait Basics There are many ways in which we can learn… Continue reading The 5 Basic Elements of Portrait Photography — Quick Start Guide

How to make photos that impact society

When Vadim Balakin encountered the remains of a polar bear in Northern Svalbard in August of 2014, the cause of the animal’s death was unknown (pictured below). It might have been old age; however, the good condition of the teeth suggested that starvation was also a likely possibility. “They say nowadays such remains [are] to… Continue reading How to make photos that impact society

How landscape photographer Erin Babnik captures epic photos without leaving a trace

Death Valley National Park, 2018 (Photographed in 2017). Erin Babnik To celebrate Earth Day 2022, we’re revisiting some of our favorite environmental stories and interviews from the PopPhoto archives. Nature is full of interesting and beautiful things. But creating a pristine nature photograph requires a lot more planning and preparation than driving to a geotagged Instagram spot… Continue reading How landscape photographer Erin Babnik captures epic photos without leaving a trace

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

Seven ways to create wanderlust in your travel photography

Photographers are the ultimate travelers. After all, it was a photographer, Burton Holmes (1870–1958), who first coined the term “travelogue.” In an era before air travel, he visited almost every country, creating more than 30,000 photographs along the way. He saw the construction of the Panama Canal, walked the streets of Paris, and took in… Continue reading Seven ways to create wanderlust in your travel photography

Exploring NFT roadmaps and utilities

A year ago, a JPG file sold for $69 million. A tweet sold for $2.9 million. A cat gif sold for $690,000. And suddenly, everyone was talking about cryptocurrency and non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, unique assets that provide proof of ownership for digital files. In mere months, the market for NFTs has exploded, with more… Continue reading Exploring NFT roadmaps and utilities

The 500px and Neil Dankoff Competition is back!

Want to win an all-inclusive trip to Seychelles?  If a vacation to Seychelles in the Indian sea sounds like the perfect getaway, look no further than the 500px and Neil Dankoff Competition. When you submit your photos you have the chance to win the grand prize; the trip of dreams with Hilton Resorts for a 5-night… Continue reading The 500px and Neil Dankoff Competition is back!

A century of abstract photography, plus four other photo shows worth checking out

Henry Holmes Smith, “Mother and Son.” 1970. Dye transfer print; 10 x 8 inches. Funds from the Photography Acquisitions Alliance, 2020.216. © Smith Family Trust, courtesy Glitterman Gallery Spring has finally arrived and with it comes an array of excellent photographic exhibitions opening across the country, including the first museum survey of Deanna Lawson’s work,… Continue reading A century of abstract photography, plus four other photo shows worth checking out