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NFT trends: The next wave of futuristic art

Amid the pandemic, when the photographer Daniel Cheong found himself unable to travel, he started building impossible, futuristic composites in Photoshop. The results are breathtaking, combining the neon lights and sky-high architecture of Bangkok, Hong Kong, Dubai, Chongqing, and beyond to create dizzying megacities straight from a dream. Early this year, he released his first… Continue reading NFT trends: The next wave of futuristic art

Majesty, mystery, and a dash of daring reign in these mountaineering photos

“FIFAD moondreamers”. Yhabril Moro A lone skier sails past chillingly beautiful ice crystals. Two climbers hang precariously from a cliff at golden hour. Four cyclists ride in the glow of the moon. These are just a few of the thrilling entries of this year’s CVCEPHOTO contest, a program that  works to promote mountain sports and… Continue reading Majesty, mystery, and a dash of daring reign in these mountaineering photos

Best all-in-one printers in 2022

Stan Horaczek Best overall Brother MFC-J4335DW Check Price Best for small business Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5850 Check Price Best for photos Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8500 Check Price All-in-one printers (AIO) aren’t going to churn out gallery-grade art pieces, but they can be extremely useful for photographers and any professional with typical office needs. They typically… Continue reading Best all-in-one printers in 2022

VAULT is unlocked!

Introducing VAULT Beta 500px from its origins has striven to make art accessible, provide opportunities to creators, and offer a diverse selection of content to its audience.  VAULT is more than an NFT marketplace, it is a community built by creators to enrichen the creative community; creators and collectors alike. It provides a new opportunity… Continue reading VAULT is unlocked!

12 questions to ask yourself before your first wedding photography job

Getty Images This post has been updated. It originally published on March 13, 2016. In martial arts, there’s a saying that goes something like, “The white belt is the most difficult belt to attain.” It implies that the first step is the toughest—and that can be true of wedding photography, too. That first wedding shoot… Continue reading 12 questions to ask yourself before your first wedding photography job

Canon EOS R10 review: A unique mix of features in an APS-C camera body

Canon’s R10 is even smaller than the R7. Stan Horaczek Pick up the new Canon EOS R10 mirrorless camera and you’ll immediately notice how small it is. Canon gave it a familiar DSLR-style design that’s more in-line with the rest of the R-series cameras than it is with the APS-C-toting M-series bodies. It’s just considerably… Continue reading Canon EOS R10 review: A unique mix of features in an APS-C camera body

Canon R7 review: An APS-C mirrorless camera built for speed

Stan Horaczek Until now, Canon’s R-series mirrorless cameras have exclusively come equipped with full-frame sensors. Now, with the release of the new EOS R7 (and the simultaneously announced R10), the company has expanded the line into APS-C territory.  Instead of simply working around the limitations that come with a smaller sensor, Canon has leaned into… Continue reading Canon R7 review: An APS-C mirrorless camera built for speed

New gear: Tokina SZ 33mm f/1.2 for Fujifilm & Sony APS-C mirrorless

Tokina 2022 is proving to be quite a busy year for Japanese lens maker Tokina. It’s already launched a new 500mm f/8 mirror lens, an 8mm f/2.8 fisheye, a 2x extender to bundle with its existing 400mm f/8 mirror lens, and a T-mount to Canon EF-M mount adapter. Now it’s followed up with its fifth… Continue reading New gear: Tokina SZ 33mm f/1.2 for Fujifilm & Sony APS-C mirrorless

Best light meters for 2022

Stan Horaczek Best overall Sekonic Speedmaster L-858D-U Check Price Best budget Sekonic L-308X-U Flashmate Check Price Best for film Voigtlander VC Speed Meter II (Black) Check Price Even in a world full of AI-powered smartphone cameras and increasingly impressive mirrorless cameras from every major camera manufacturer, dedicated light meters still occupy a well-earned place in… Continue reading Best light meters for 2022