For as long as there have been cameras, photographers have been among the world’s most intrepid adventurers. More than one hundred years ago, Herbert Ponting and Frank Hurley embarked on voyages to Antarctica, braving inhospitable terrain few dared to explore. By the 1920s, an aviator by the name of Edith Keating was helping to pioneer… Continue reading Sun, camera, action: The ultimate guide to adventure photography
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Our pick of this season’s best new photobooks
Travel from quiet gardens to the world’s financial capitals in entries from Loose Joints, Dewi Lewis and Photo Editions Jamie Murray, Folly (Photo Editions) When Jamie Murray realised that he would not be granted access to photograph inside a UK prison, he began experimenting with alternative storytelling techniques. Interested in the living institutions that form… Continue reading Our pick of this season’s best new photobooks
Spotlight: Licensing Contributors shooting awesome pet photography
Long gone are the days of stock photography that feels outdated, posed, and cliché. Today, content creators are diversifying their commercial portfolio with content types that lean into relatable and real moments. This shift is directly inspired by the rising wants and demands of the consumer market. At 500px, we strive to provide our Contributors… Continue reading Spotlight: Licensing Contributors shooting awesome pet 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
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
Get up to $500 extra toward Sony gear with your trade-in at Adorama
A handful of older Sony full-frame cameras are on sale along with lots of lenses. Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Upgrading your gear is always an exciting moment. But the higher price tag of that new gear is decidedly… Continue reading Get up to $500 extra toward Sony gear with your trade-in at Adorama
The best ASMR microphones in 2023
Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Rode K2 SEE IT Best budget Audio-Technica AT2020 SEE IT Best binaural 3Dio FS Binaural Microphone SEE IT There aren’t many performances more dependent on the microphone than ASMR videos, which is… Continue reading The best ASMR microphones in 2023
Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM review: A well-rounded yet impressive prime lens
The Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM is a great all-rounder to keep on your camera. Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Sony already makes a handful of 50mm lenses for its full-frame mirrorless cameras, including the very impressive FE 50mm… Continue reading Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM review: A well-rounded yet impressive prime lens
11 tips for better black and white street photography
Black and white street photography has a long history, dating back to the 1930s, when Henri Cartier-Bresson roamed the hidden corners of Paris and Walker Evans and Helen Levitt rode the New York City subway. In the following decades, even as color photography began to dominate—first in advertising, then in fine art—pioneering street photographers continued… Continue reading 11 tips for better black and white street photography