How to Send Photography Pitches That Get High Response Rates

One of the most important skills you can have as a photographer when not behind the lens is knowing how to craft a cold pitch that will get potential clients’ attention and separate you from the herd. There is tons of competition in this industry and to stand out from the rest we need to… Continue reading How to Send Photography Pitches That Get High Response Rates

The Nikon Z9 firmware update adds remote shooting, custom shutter sounds, and more

Nikon In case the Nikon Z9 wasn’t impressive enough, Nikon just released firmware version 4.0 for the beastly full-frame camera. This is the third update that Nikon has released since the camera’s launch in 2021. It adds quite a few unique and advanced features to the camera, which the company says enhance photo and video… Continue reading The Nikon Z9 firmware update adds remote shooting, custom shutter sounds, and more

The best travel cameras of 2023

Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII SEE IT Lots of features in a tiny package. Best action camera GoPro HERO11 Black SEE IT Super smooth video and underwater shooting. Best mirrorless Fujifilm X-T5 SEE… Continue reading The best travel cameras of 2023

The best camcorders of 2023

Anthony Adu via Unsplash We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best for beginngers Canon VIXIA HF G70 Premium 4K Camcorder SEE IT Best for filmmaking on a budget Sony XDCAM PXW-Z90V 4K Premium Camcorder SEE IT Best for livestreaming Logitech Mevo Start… Continue reading The best camcorders of 2023

Unistellar’s Deep Dark Technology eliminates light pollution

Unistellar Traditionally, in order to get the best view while stargazing, you needed to be in a location with very minimal light pollution. But that meant that those in cities didn’t get the same opportunity to gaze at the night sky as those in rural locations. And according to a recent international study, light pollution… Continue reading Unistellar’s Deep Dark Technology eliminates light pollution

In focus: LGBTQ+ representation within Licensing

Accurate and inclusive representation within commercial advertising has helped usher in a new era of advertising standards. Today, consumers demand more from the brands and companies they support. A 2018 report released by Getty Images found that 63% of consumers buy from brands that represent people like themselves, and 71% of consumers say it’s important… Continue reading In focus: LGBTQ+ representation within Licensing

How to Retouch Fly-Away Hair in Portrait Photos

When portraiture is done well, it can be very satisfying and say a lot about the person in the photograph. However, there’s often an element that causes problems for me: fly-away hair. They’re the strands of hair that stick out from the person’s head and make your photo look messy. Particularly if you’re photographing corporate… Continue reading How to Retouch Fly-Away Hair in Portrait Photos

Spotlight on 500px Prime Creator Ashvini Sihra

The 500px Prime Creator program recognizes photographers who excel in Licensing and Commercial Photography. Our Prime Creators will serve as ambassadors of the 500px Licensing Collection, showcasing their exceptional talent and representing the best of the best. Meet our newest 500px Prime Creator and learn more about how Licensing is creating a more inclusive world… Continue reading Spotlight on 500px Prime Creator Ashvini Sihra

The best mirrorless cameras of 2023

Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best for pros Nikon Z8 SEE IT The Z8 offers impressive specs across the board for pros. Best APS-C Fujifilm X-T5 SEE IT It’s simply a fun and fantastic camera to shoot with. Best… Continue reading The best mirrorless cameras of 2023

What you need to know about using high ISO settings in your photography

When Blair Bunting captured this dreamy low-light photo on his Hasselblad H6D-100c medium format camera, he bumped his ISO setting up to 6400. “This is a big deal to those that lived through years of an ISO 400 limit,” he shared at the time. Over the last decade, camera brands have vastly improved their cameras’… Continue reading What you need to know about using high ISO settings in your photography