The ultimate guide to minimalist photography
“Minimalism” has been a photography buzzword in recent years, coinciding with larger movements like the “decluttered lifestyles” popularized by cleaning gurus like Marie Kondo. From […]
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Extraordinary photos of wildfires
In 2020, we witnessed firsthand the effects of climate change, as seen in the devastating wildfires that swept through parts of the world. In California […]
How to become a successful freelance photographer
According to a recent study from Upwork, 36% of the US workforce has performed freelance work in the last six months, with 58% of non-freelancers […]
10 of the best fine art photographers you should know on 500px
Early last year, a large-format print of a photograph by Richard Avedon went up for sale through Christie’s with a pre-sale estimate of $350,000-$550,000; in […]
The essential guide to incredible family photography
From The Front Steps Project to The 6 Foot Shoot, family photographers across the United States have been using the ongoing lockdown as an opportunity […]
Black & white photography | 12 top tips for beginners
Decades ago, as the story goes, two photography legends—Henri Cartier-Bresson and William Eggleston—were seated at the same table at a dinner party in Paris. In […]
Complete guide to street photography: For beginners
In the late 1960s, street photography was a small club; in New York City, Joel Meyerowitz and Garry Winogrand went out together, pounding the pavement […]
Best red photography shots on 500px
Want to capture someone’s attention? Use the color red. Cultures around the world revere red as either an auspicious omen or a sign of terror. […]
Queer resistance: Recognizing experience, embracing individuality
June marks an important month here in Toronto and around the world, it’s PRIDE month. An annual celebration where people unite to celebrate the diversity […]
A beginners guide to photography | The essential guide
What is photography? Let’s start with a big question—what exactly is photography? While artists, scholars, and academics might debate the philosophy of the captured image, […]