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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Nine tips for building your photography portfolio
When Richard Avedon first started photographing for Harper’s Bazaar at the young age of twenty-two, he didn’t have a studio. Still, he didn’t let that […]
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: […]
Urban exploration | The essential guide for photographers
One January night, Mark O’Neill braved -20°C temperatures in search of forgotten places hidden within a frigid, silent landscape in Serbia. Above the mountain plateau […]
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 […]
How to develop film at home: The essential guide
In the last few years, at-home processing has experienced a renaissance, prompting major brands to release DIY kits and products for the modern film enthusiast. […]
Landscape photos | 15 stunning landscape photos on 500px
While much of our time this year has been spent indoors, research from the University of Cumbria reveals that nature has become more important to […]
Best practices: 5 editing tips for great commercial content
With the global photo editing software market size expected to reach $1,183.8 million by 2026, it’s never been easier to enhance your images in post-processing. […]
How to easily boost the volume of your commercial shoot
The most successful Licensing Contributors on 500px have hundreds of images in their portfolios, and they add 25 to 50 more photos each week. They […]
Licensing Contributor Marvin Herrera on finding inspiration in imperfection
Marvin Herrera is a Licensing Contributor originally from Los Angeles, California, now based out of Vancouver, British Columbia. Marvin’s portfolio focuses on colorful, moody, and […]