Best practices: Planning your commercial shoot with a shot list
In recent years, Apple has released some of the most iconic advertising photographs of all time, and many were created using a surprisingly simple tool: […]
Photo Licensing 101
500px Commercial Grants: Project #ShowUs
500px strives to capture authentic representation within the global experience. As part of the 500px Commercial Grants program, we provide photographers with opportunities that encourage […]
Your ultimate commercial checklist before you hit ‘submit to Licensing’
Licensing your photos as commercial stock photography is a great way to hone your skills, develop business savvy, and earn passive income, but creating a […]
Capturing the online shopping experience in commercial photography
Although online shopping was already increasing in the months leading up to COVID-19, the pandemic has significantly changed the way we buy everything from clothing […]
How to take control of your Licensing selects and submissions
In recent years, commercial stock photography has become more competitive than ever; with artists from around the world Licensing their work to brands small and […]
How to help buyers easily find your commercial photography
In the last few years, Google Images has implemented multiple changes to help photographers sell their work through the search engine, from adding image rights […]
Intersectional Diversity: 500px Commercial Grant Recipients
500px is committed to providing photographers with opportunities to participate in evolving trends within commercial advertising. We not only want to provide an authentic look […]
500px Commercial Grants: Reimagining Mental Health
500px strives to capture authentic representation within the global experience. As part of the 500px Commercial Grants program, we provide photographers with opportunities that encourage […]
What is the ‘golden hour’ and how can you make the most of it?
A few months ago, Swedish photographer Tobias Hägg spent a midsummer morning on the banks of the Li River in China. Accompanying him was a […]
10 tips for better commercial food photography
According to a recent survey, 45% of diners specifically look for photos of food while browsing a restaurant’s website and deciding where to eat. That […]