Autore: Andrea Allegri

When American Express launched their Global Travel Trends Report earlier this year, they found that 64% of travelers surveyed across seven countries missed traveling so much that they were willing to give up social media for a month to go on vacation safely. 76% reported having started a destination wish list for future travel, even… Continua a leggere Visualizing the growing travel boom in commercial photography

At 500px amazing photography is at our core, but these photos would not be possible without the talented people behind the lens. The 500px Spotlight series highlights the global and diverse photographers that are part of the 500px Community. This week we are excited to introduce you to portrait photographer, Babak Fatholahi. Hi Babak, please… Continua a leggere 500px Spotlight with Babak Fatholahi

A hundred years after the art movement was born, surrealism is making a comeback. In 2019, for example, the market for paintings by René Magritte saw a record auction turnover of more than $108 million, with shows at SFMOMA and the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium following soon after. This year, surrealist styles… Continua a leggere 12 surrealist photographers to follow on 500px

Early this summer, legislators in Norway passed regulations requiring advertisers and social media influencers to label photographs that have been retouched, including cases of enlarged lips, exaggerated muscles, and narrowed waists. The move was motivated by growing public concern over unrealistic beauty standards and the pressures they place on young people. In many ways, these… Continua a leggere Six common post-production mistakes in Licensing submissions

According to some estimates, the number of insects has declined by 75% in the past half-century. Insects account for the majority of known species on our planet; they serve essential roles in our lives, from pollinating our food to recycling organic materials. Insects are mysterious too, with experts estimating that four million remain undiscovered. They… Continua a leggere A bug’s life: The essential guide for photographing insects

The last decade has transformed our skylines, from Chicago to Jakarta, Shenzhen to Nairobi. In 2017 alone, global skyscraper construction hit a historic high, with 144 buildings reaching 660 feet and above, doubling the number built in 2012. 69 cities across 23 countries completed at least one skyscraper, with fifteen of those 144 counted as… Continua a leggere Vertical living: Seven tips for jaw-dropping skyscraper shots

Last year, research from LinkedIn revealed that US members were adding over 110,000 volunteer experiences and activities to their profiles every month. That number was more than twice the monthly count in 2017. In a moment of crisis, more people found ways to help each other—from voter registration drives to neighborhood clean-ups. As individuals stepped… Continua a leggere Five ways to cover community activism in your commercial portfolio

At 500px amazing photography is at our core, but these photos would not be possible without the talented people behind the lens. The 500px Spotlight series highlights the global and diverse photographers that are part of the 500px Community. This week we are excited to introduce you to the aerial photographer, Grzegorz Tatar. Hi Grzegorz,… Continua a leggere 500px Spotlight with Grzegorz Tatar

During the first wave of the pandemic, social media engagement increased by 61% when compared to normal usage rates, according to research by Kantar. The average American spent 82 minutes a day on social media in 2020, up seven minutes from the previous year, while visits to TikTok soared by almost 600%. From Instagram to… Continua a leggere Exploring the social media experience in commercial photography

It’s fair to say that we’re living in the golden age of photo contests. Awards like World Press Photo and Pictures of the Year International have been around for generations, having recognized some of the most important photojournalists of the last century. Meanwhile, contests like the Insight Investment Astronomy Photographer of the Year or Nikon’s… Continua a leggere Seven tips for submitting to photo competitions