Create a strong photography portfolio with these 11 tips
It was in the 1920s and 30s that stock photography first came into vogue, forever changing the way images were used and published. For the […]
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Licensing Contributor Vlada Viele on creating a solid aesthetic that’s suitable for commercial photography
Vlada Viele is a photographer who is constantly pushing boundaries and exploring different creative concepts. Vlada’s photos are centered around conveying a feeling through unusual […]
How to style your model for a commercial shoot
In the last year, we’ve seen several fashion trends take over the world of commercial photography—from bold colors and minimalist styling to classic poses and […]
7 photography jobs you wish you had
The global digital photography market is expected to reach $149.98 billion by 2026, growing from $79.12 in 2017. Cameras are getting better, and editing software […]
What’s Trending in Licensing: The COVID-19 effect
Keep up with key trends in Licensing with 500px’s Sr. Art Director, Karen Biilmann, as she analyzes common threads and current themes throughout our Contributors’ […]
Patience is key: Seeing your Licensing portfolio as a long-term investment
According to estimates, we share around 3.2 billion photos online every day. Most of those photos are for personal use, but over the last five-plus […]
100 Women on 500px you need to follow
Happy International Women’s Day! We have so many reasons to celebrate the women around us today, especially here at 500px. All over the world, we […]
Pixels to Inches: How to Resize Images Without Losing Quality in Photoshop
Instagram photos look best at 1080 pixels wide. Pinterest images shine at around 1000×1500 pixels. A Facebook photo should be at least 1200 pixels wide—1920 […]
Things to keep in mind when Licensing photos shot on your mobile device on 500px
In recent years, several stock photo agencies have listed “mobile photography” among their top trends; many have even created new features to highlight mobile-only images. […]
Nude Photography Guide | Why I Shoot Nude Photography [Example + Tips]
In this guide, fine art nude photographer Lauren Naylor shares every thing you need to know about nude photography including tips and tricks on […]