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
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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
How to Light a Boudoir Shoot in a Hotel (VIDEO)
Show Promo Image If you want to spice things up on a boudoir shoot – and who doesn’t? – one location that’s fun to try is a hotel room setting. There are a few things to consider though if you plan to photograph a boudoir client in a hotel, particularly lighting, which can be dodgy… Continue reading How to Light a Boudoir Shoot in a Hotel (VIDEO)
On Location: A photographer’s guide to Venice
Reading Time: 5 minutes Mantas, Floater, Green Fortuny, Cochinilla & Kinsaccuchu Dyed Yarn, Wood, Body in Forte di Mezzo, 2019 © Lorenzo Vitturi. The azure lagoons and golden light of Italy’s floating city have charmed visitors for centuries. Louise Long looks beyond the touristic sites and bustle of the Biennale to uncover Venice’s photographic highlights… Continue reading On Location: A photographer’s guide to Venice
Nick Brandt’s panoramas put the clash between wildlife and urbanity in stark relief
“Wasteland with Lion”. © Nick Brandt Courtesy of Edwynn Houk Gallery, New York To celebrate Earth Day 2022, we’re revisiting some of our favorite environmental stories and interviews from the PopPhoto archives. Nick Brandt’s 2016 photo book, Inherit the Dust, was his visual cry of anguish about the looming apocalypse for animals habitats in Africa.… Continue reading Nick Brandt’s panoramas put the clash between wildlife and urbanity in stark relief
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!
Best telescopes for beginners in 2022
Denis Degioanni, Unsplash Best for looking at planets Sky Watcher Classic 200 Dobsonian 8-inch Aperture Telescope Check Price A large Dobsonian telescope for checking out planets. Best computerized Celestron NexStar 130SLT Computerized Telescope Check Price A user-friendly computerized telescope. Best for travel OYS 70mm Telescope Check Price A telescope with quick setup and convenient carrying… Continue reading Best telescopes for beginners in 2022
Best cameras for wedding photography in 2022
Stan Horaczek Best Canon camera for wedding photography Canon EOS R6 Check Price Canon’s mid-range full-frame mirrorless camera is one of the best wedding cameras around. Best Fujifilm camera for wedding photography Fujifilm X-T4 Check Price Build one of the most compact wedding kits you can get. Best Nikon camera for wedding photography Nikon Z6… Continue reading Best cameras for wedding photography in 2022
Best SSDs for 2022
Samsung Memory, Unsplash Best overall Best overall: SanDisk 2TB Extreme PRO Portable SSD Check Price The overall best is fast and reliable Best value Crucial X6 Check Price This smooth drive fits easily in any pocket Best rugged LaCie Rugged SSD 1TB Solid State Drive Check Price It can withstand a beating without losing data… Continue reading Best SSDs for 2022