How to make photos that impact society

When Vadim Balakin encountered the remains of a polar bear in Northern Svalbard in August of 2014, the cause of the animal’s death was unknown (pictured below). It might have been old age; however, the good condition of the teeth suggested that starvation was also a likely possibility. “They say nowadays such remains [are] to… Continue reading How to make photos that impact society

How to travel with film by land and sea

Getty Images Welcome to part three of our series on traveling with film and analog cameras. In previous installments, we covered general guidelines for traveling with film as well as air travel with film. In this article, we’ll talk about travel by car and train, both of which are particularly film-friendly; and traveling by water,… Continue reading How to travel with film by land and sea

How to Adjust the Highlights in Photos Using Lightroom Classic

Comfort with the ‘Basic‘ panel in Lightroom Classic is the bedrock of a great photo edit. Lightroom Classic’s user-friendly interface allows you to play around with adjustment sliders, and letting your eyes guide you is a great way to get started on your editing journey. However, getting to understand what the adjustments are really doing… Continue reading How to Adjust the Highlights in Photos Using Lightroom Classic

How landscape photographer Erin Babnik captures epic photos without leaving a trace

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

In a tribute to the Earth, here are your awe-inspiring images of the elements

Fiordlands National Park, New Zealand. Myke Odoño Happy Earth Day, PopPhotographers! This week, we asked you to submit your best images of the elements (earth, wind, fire, and water) to celebrate and appreciate the beauty of our planet. The winners of this week’s challenge brought us to lakeside idylls, awe-inspiring cliffs and mountains, and the… Continue reading In a tribute to the Earth, here are your awe-inspiring images of the elements

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

On Earth Day, love the planet by considering a pre-loved camera

Stan Horaczek Today is Earth Day, your annual reminder that this planet is all we’ve got. For Earth Day 2022, all of us—businesses, governments, and citizens—are being called on to “act (boldly), innovate (broadly), and implement (equitably)” with “everyone accounted for, and everyone accountable”. It’s a big mission statement, but one way that photographers can… Continue reading On Earth Day, love the planet by considering a pre-loved camera

Sandra Cattaneo Adorno’s street silhouettes capture the spirit of Rio

Águas de Ouro III, 2018. Sandra Cattaneo Adorno Before the age of 60, Sandra Cattaneo Adorno had never been a photographer. But when her daughter gifted her a photography course to mark her birthday, Cattaneo Adorno found herself fascinated with the medium. And now, this Saturday a collection of her photographs will go on display… Continue reading Sandra Cattaneo Adorno’s street silhouettes capture the spirit of Rio