At one point or another, all photographers worry that they are falling into a creative rut. One of the best ways to jumpstart your creativity is to work on a self-initiated project. Not only will this keep you inspired and challenge you to grow, but creative photoshoots also add value to your Licensing portfolio and […]
“Never put the key to your happiness in someone else’s pocket.” ~Unknown About ten years ago I made the mistake of re-reading my journal from high school. Wow, was I ever a miserable, slightly unstable person. I dated the same (great) guy for three years, but looking back over my handwritten confessions, you would have […]
Strong geometric shapes, clean lines, and vibrant colors are trending in art, design, and advertising. While abstract photography was once the sole domain of art museums like MoMA in New York City—where, in 1951, Edward Steichen presented a collection of 150 abstract photographs—it has since expanded into the world of marketing and branding. When browsing […]
Our friends at PremiumBeat have created 200+ motion design graphics, effects, and elements — and they’re 100% FREE. Over at PremiumBeat, another Free Week has come and gone. If you haven’t encountered Free Week before, it’s all about discovering digital assets to improve your filmmaking and editing — for free. Previously, we’ve seen roundups of […]
According to a recent report, people between the ages of 18 to 34 are likelier to spend more money on travel than any other age group. On average, the millennials polled spent 35 days per year traveling, as opposed to just 26 for Gen X, and they were willing to spend upwards of $5000 on […]
Explore spring pictures from 500px. Welcome the most hopeful season with this gallery of spring pictures and photos curated by 500px Photo Editors. Spring is officially upon us. So regardless of whether or not your local weather got the memo, it’s time to celebrate flowering trees, dewy landscapes, and bright flashes of color on our […]
Keep up with key trends in Licensing as 500px’s Art Director, Karen Biilmann, analyzes common threads and current themes throughout our Exclusive Contributor photography submissions. From cute critters to personifying man’s best friend, here’s what’s trending in the 500px Licensing Collection. Brands all over the world use animals to help sell their products—they’re cute, alluring, […]
“Emotional pain cannot kill you, but running from it can. Allow. Embrace. Let yourself feel. Let yourself heal.” ~Vironika Tugaleva Ah, therapy, my old friend. We meet again. I really thought I’d released you from my life; that I no longer needed your help to maintain my sanity. Boy, was I wrong. Third time’s a […]
“No thought has any power. You have power. And when you identify and believe in the thought, you give power to the thought.” ~Mooji It was 2004. I was on day three of a six-month meditation retreat, and my restless and turbulent mind was driving me nuts. The prospect of sitting on this wretched cushion […]
Unlock the secrets of the pros and master the art of underwater portrait photography with tips from seven leading photographers. “I have seen a significant change in underwater portrait photography in the past few years,” Canadian photographer Gabi Moeller tells us. “These days, everyone seems to have underwater cameras or iPhone housing. Facebook groups and […]
