“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” ~Anatole France Unconditional love. The thought of my cats envelops me with warmth whenever I think of them. Why? Because we’re so connected. It’s an ethereal thing. Beyond words. Beyond reality. Beyond rationality. When I’m holding them, I feel so spiritually connected. […]
Month: April 2020
30 Refreshing Color Palette Ideas for Your Website
Color is the first thing people notice on your website. Get a head start with these professionally made color combinations. Establishing an online presence is an absolute must for any business. In addition to creating your own website, the appearance and flow of your website should complement your brand and product offering. Color psychology and […]
Beating the Coronavirus Pandemic: It’s All About Endurance
“When you’re going through hell, keep going.” ~Winston Churchill A couple weeks ago the Greek government announced that our quarantine would continue “well beyond April 6th,” the original date for which it had been set. We knew this was coming, but it was still hard to hear. And it was this same moment that my […]
Maximizing potential: Make your photos croppable to increase commercial appeal
Advertisements come in all shapes and sizes, each optimized for print in magazines, subways, and billboards or for digital consumption on our phones, tablets, and desktop computers. Instagram thumbnails are displayed as 1:1 squares; link previews on Facebook are cropped to an aspect ratio of 1.91:1; photos on Pinterest feeds tend to have a 2:3 […]
Seven 20th-Century Writers and Artists Who Defied the Status Quo
Here’s a look at just seven writers, artists, and cultural “disruptors” who went on to become cultural icons in their own right. Two years ago, a survey from the National Endowment for the Arts revealed that poetry was experiencing a significant comeback. Over the span of just five years, the number of adults in the […]
A Message from 500px
The 500px team wanted to take a minute to address the impact that COVID-19 is having and send our love and best wishes to our millions of photographers around the world. We know that this is an extremely difficult time for everyone as you practice social distancing and we want to do whatever we can […]
16 classic and unique poses for photographing women
From the “flamingo” to the “bambi,” the last year has brought us a wide array of “trendy” poses adopted by celebrities and influencers. Some stuck around for a few months, and others have left a lasting impression. At the same time, today’s photographers continue to look to history, employing classic poses that have been used […]
How Conflict in Relationships Can Be a Catalyst for Growth
“The mind is the place the soul goes to hide from the heart.” ~Michael Singer “You think you’re so much better than me!!” As this phrase—laced with contempt—exited my mouth, I recognized the familiar words. I had grown up hearing this phrase often. The “rich people,” the girl who won the competition, the inconsiderate neighbors, […]
Faceless photography tips: Why anonymous photos can still be attractive to licensing clients
Faceless photos are trending—at least when it comes to photography. We’ve all seen the pictures: faceless figures in a vast landscape, tourists in straw hats gazing at iconic landmarks, and the famous #Followmeto theme, where all we see is someone’s back leading us into the unknown. When a photo is anonymous, we can’t identify the […]