When licensing images for commercial purposes, it’s important to know when to get a proper release. At 500px there are two types of releases that Licensing Contributors need to know about. A model release and a property release. A model release is needed for any identifiable people in a photo. If a person is underage,… Continue reading Property Release 101: Trademarks, copyright, and IP
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Licensing Contributor Kaitlyn Sawyer gives insight on capturing emotion and embracing diversity in commercial advertising
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 Kaitlyn Sawyer. Kaitlyn Sawyer is… Continue reading Licensing Contributor Kaitlyn Sawyer gives insight on capturing emotion and embracing diversity in commercial advertising
The best green screens in 2023
Stan Horaczek We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Elgato Green Screen SEE IT Easy setup and rugged construction make this a winner. Best collapsible Westcott Collapsible 2-in-1 Gray & Green Backdrop SEE IT It sets up in literally one second… Continue reading The best green screens in 2023
The best high-end lighting gear
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › There are already lots of great gear roundups for beginners and photographers on a budget. The strobes, kits and LED panels below fall into another category entirely. The gear featured here is for professional photographers who… Continue reading The best high-end lighting gear
5 Photo-Editing Mistakes Every Beginner Should Avoid
The post 5 Photo-Editing Mistakes Every Beginner Should Avoid appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Kunal Malhotra. Photo editing is an essential part of every digital photography workflow. Not only is it a way to handle basic problems – such as dust spots, color casts, and lost detail – but it… Continue reading 5 Photo-Editing Mistakes Every Beginner Should Avoid
The power of a background in portrait photography
Ever since Irving Penn first started experimenting with white paper backdrops in the 1940s—and later, an old, repurposed theater curtain from the 1950s—portrait photographers have been pushing the boundaries of what backgrounds can look like. Far beyond the scope of the conventional, artists on 500px have found new ways to use traditional studio items—such as… Continue reading The power of a background in portrait photography
The best LED light panels of 2023
Unsplash, Aditya Wardhana We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best For Photographers Rotolight Neo 2 SEE IT A versatile LED panel that doubles as an action-freezing flash. Best For Content Creators Lume Cube Bicolor LED Light SEE IT The perfect LED panel… Continue reading The best LED light panels of 2023
The best portrait lighting kits in 2022
Billy Cadden We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Flashpoint XPLOR 600 Monolight SEE IT A powerful strobe with a built-in battery and receiver. Best for studios Profoto B10 Plus 500/500 AirTTL Duo Monolight Kit SEE IT Profoto’s legendary light quality… Continue reading The best portrait lighting kits in 2022
The best gifts for photo and video creators
Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best backpack for traveling creatives WANDRD PRVKE 31L Photography Travel Backpack SEE IT Best for capturing aerial footage DJI Mavic 3 Classic SEE IT Best external recorder Atomos Shogun 7 SEE IT Chances are… Continue reading The best gifts for photo and video creators
Tips for photographers on how to tackle pre-shoot anxiety
Consider this: according to research from the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, artists experience more stress and anxiety when compared to those in other fields, but they also measure higher in terms of strengths such as hope or ego resilience—or the ability to recover from difficult times. In other words, artists might have more anxiety… Continue reading Tips for photographers on how to tackle pre-shoot anxiety