May’s 10 standout Licensing photos

Each month, we highlight some of the best Licensing submissions in our 500px New in Licensing Gallery. In this series, we’ll delve into why these photos are in high demand and make for excellent Licensing content. As part of our ongoing commitment to educate and inform our 500px Licensing Contributors, we’ll feature new and relevant… Continue reading May’s 10 standout Licensing photos

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

How to Make a Women’s History Slideshow in After Effects

International Women’s Day, on the 8th of March, has been celebrated around the world since the first gathering in 1911. IWD celebrates and supports women’s rights and recognises their achievements—join the cause by creating a special women’s history slideshow for International Women’s Day video. What to Include in Your IWD Video? There are lots of… Continue reading How to Make a Women’s History Slideshow in After Effects

The ultimate guide to portrait photography

99 years ago, Man Ray photographed Kiki de Montparnasse in the studio, her back facing the camera and her head turned over her left shoulder. A few months ago, that portrait made history as the most expensive photograph ever sold at auction, going for $12.4 million. Portraits have a unique ability to capture a specific… Continue reading The ultimate guide to portrait photography

15 places every landscape photographer should add to their bucket list

For William Henry Jackson in 1870, it was Yellowstone Lake. In 1904, for Edward Steichen, it was a tucked-away pond nestled in the woods at Mamaroneck, New York. For Eliot Porter in 1962, it was the woodlands of New England. For Galen Rowell, it was Half Dome in Yosemite in 1972. For some of history’s… Continue reading 15 places every landscape photographer should add to their bucket list

Winter wonderlands: 11 tips to create whimsical landscapes

While it can be tempting to curl up indoors with a cup of tea and a blazing fire, winter is one of the most magical seasons for photographers—regardless of where you live. The Dutch photographer Roeselien Raimond, for instance, has braved -12°C weather to witness wild foxes playing amid a snowstorm. Meanwhile, in Iceland, Patrycja… Continue reading Winter wonderlands: 11 tips to create whimsical landscapes

12 of the top fine art photographers to follow on 500px

The year was 1902. It was early March, and Alfred Stieglitz had just formed the Photo-Secession, an art movement for photographers. It was snowing in New York City, and Stieglitz and his colleagues were getting ready to open their first exhibition. They were a daring bunch, employing tools like darkroom manipulation and special lenses and… Continue reading 12 of the top fine art photographers to follow on 500px

Eneko Aldaz’s Enchanting Forest Photos

Journey with photographer Eneko Aldaz as he captures the natural beauty, mystery, and fairy tale-like ambiance of wooded Basque Country. The post Eneko Aldaz’s Enchanting Forest Photos appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.

23 Cinematic Music Tracks to Inspire Your Next Video

Your choice of music can be everything when it comes to your video project. We’ve put together some of our favorite pieces, loosely categorized to make it easy for you to find what you want. Free Video Course on Choosing The Best Cinematic Background Music Choosing the right cinematic background music for your videos is… Continue reading 23 Cinematic Music Tracks to Inspire Your Next Video