Meet Ignacio Borrego Polanco: 360º Contributor of the Month – June

Ignacio Borrego Polanco, a passionate panoramic photographer, hails from Madrid, Spain. Currently residing in Sabiñánigo, the Gateway to the Pyrenees in northern Aragón, he finds himself surrounded by the awe-inspiring beauty of nature. Inspired by this breathtaking scenery, Ignacio embarked on his panoramic photography journey twelve years ago, turning it into his profession. During the… Continue reading Meet Ignacio Borrego Polanco: 360º Contributor of the Month – June

#VanLife: Four photographers who traveled off-grid

When Sam Brockway first set foot in Nevada’s Jarbidge Wilderness, he could scarcely believe he was still in the United States. Before him stretched 11,000-foot mountain peaks, lush groves of aspen trees, blossoming wildflowers, and crystal-clear blue rivers. Dirt roads as far as the eye could see. At night, he and his friends fell asleep… Continue reading #VanLife: Four photographers who traveled off-grid

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Long gone are the days of stock photography that feels outdated, posed, and cliché.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

Contributors of the Month – February

Atmosphaeres: 360Cities Contributor of the Month Meet Atmosphaeres, a prolific 360º video contributor from Germany who specializes in creating highly immersive, spherical videos that transport viewers to new places and experiences. Their videos focus on capturing the feeling of “being there” in a perfect way. During the month of February, Atmosphaeres published an impressive 48… Continue reading Contributors of the Month – February

Nomad Contributor: Min Heo

Min was granted a Nomad badge based on the 360º images he has published from different parts of the world, ranging from his home country of Korea to California, Mongolia, Spain, ancient Japan, and Yosemite National Park, USA. Below you can find just a few panoramas of locations from which Min has published on 360Cities… Continue reading Nomad Contributor: Min Heo

Where art and documentary meet: PHotoEspaña 2022 preview

Helen Levitt’s candid street scenes fill a room at Casa America through September 4. Courtesy PHotoEspaña The phrase documentary photography was coined by one of its chief proponents: Walker Evans. “The term should be documentary style,” the master photographer reflected in 1971. “An example of a literal document would be a police photograph of a… Continue reading Where art and documentary meet: PHotoEspaña 2022 preview

How to Use Edit Presets on Photos in Lightroom CC

The editing presets in Adobe Lightroom CC are extremely helpful to use for two main reasons: They offer a recipe of visual aesthetics, or presets, for you to try out on an image. They show how the controls in the editing panel change to achieve each preset, so you’re able to learn how to achieve… Continue reading How to Use Edit Presets on Photos in Lightroom CC

Photojournalist Susan Meiselas: How to be in the right place at the right time

“Tentful of Marks.” USA. Tunbridge, Vermont. 1974. (CARNIVAL STRIPPERS, page 82). ©Susan Meiselas/Magnum Photos In June, Susan Meiselas received the PHotoEspaña 2022 Award for her career as a documentary photographer covering cultural hotspots including Nicaragua and Kurdistan. As part of the Per Amor l’Art Collection, her series Carnival Strippers commands its own room at Círculo… Continue reading Photojournalist Susan Meiselas: How to be in the right place at the right time

Wedding Photography Checklist, The Essentials & Must-Have Shots [Examples & tips]

How to avoid disappointment and take the shots your clients really want!   I know you are wondering – “Do I really need a wedding photo checklist?” The answer is a unanimous yes, We put together this helpful wedding photography checklist as a lifesafer for that big day. Hope it helps. Your Free Printable Wedding… Continue reading Wedding Photography Checklist, The Essentials & Must-Have Shots [Examples & tips]