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The results are in for the 500px and Neil Dankoff Photography Competition
Round two of the 500px and Neil Dankoff Photography Competition has come to an end. The judges were blown away...
How to use a monochrome color palette to elevate your photography
If you’re a film buff, you know that some movies revolve around a single color. The Matrix, for example, includes...
Plant-based holidays and other commercial photography food trends
Last year, 26% of Britons planned to eat more plant-based foods for Christmas, according to research from the Vegan Society....
12 easy hair and makeup tips every portrait photographer should know
According to Pinterest’s annual trends report, Pinterest Predicts, searches for everything from “natural everyday makeup” and “homemade skincare” to “colorful...
Exploring the social media experience in commercial photography
When working with any kind of technology, it’s important to beware of copyrighted material or branding. Intellectual property protections apply...
500px Spotlight with Grzegorz Tatar
At 500px amazing photography is at our core, but these photos would not be possible without the talented people behind...
Five ways to cover community activism in your commercial portfolio
Last year, research from LinkedIn revealed that US members were adding over 110,000 volunteer experiences and activities to their profiles...
Vertical living: Seven tips for jaw-dropping skyscraper shots
The last decade has transformed our skylines, from Chicago to Jakarta, Shenzhen to Nairobi. In 2017 alone, global skyscraper construction...
A bug’s life: The essential guide for photographing insects
According to some estimates, the number of insects has declined by 75% in the past half-century. Insects account for the...
Six common post-production mistakes in Licensing submissions
Early this summer, legislators in Norway passed regulations requiring advertisers and social media influencers to label photographs that have been...
12 surrealist photographers to follow on 500px
A hundred years after the art movement was born, surrealism is making a comeback. In 2019, for example, the market...
500px Spotlight with Babak Fatholahi
At 500px amazing photography is at our core, but these photos would not be possible without the talented people behind...
Visualizing the growing travel boom in commercial photography
When American Express launched their Global Travel Trends Report earlier this year, they found that 64% of travelers surveyed across...
Five ways to become a better collaborator (and photographer!)
Creative collaboration has been at the heart of some of the most important movements in the history of photography. In...
Five tips for revisualizing yoga in commercial Licensing
According to research, yoga can ease back pain, promote heart health, boost energy, and even help us manage our mental...
What’s Missing? Fun No-Prep Memory Game for Preschoolers
Have you ever played “What’s missing?” This preschool memory game is a fun way to practice observation and memory skills...
Seven tips for submitting to photo competitions
It’s fair to say that we’re living in the golden age of photo contests. Awards like World Press Photo and...
Capturing cultural celebrations in commercial photography
According to research commissioned by Facebook last year, 71% of people surveyed said that they expect brands to promote diversity...
Everything you need to know about tabletop photography
In 2020, as we adjusted to life at home, many of us found ourselves spending more time in the kitchen,...
Cuteness overload: 10 dog photographers to follow on 500px
According to research, dogs can read facial expressions, understand human cues and social skills, and even save our lives. After...