How to build the perfect photography portfolio

A 2018 survey of more than 1,000 artists, conducted by The Abundant Artist, revealed that 70% of artists with websites used a website builder to create their sites, as opposed to custom building their sites themselves or hiring a web developer. We’re living in an age where artists can quickly and easily create their own… Continua a leggere How to build the perfect photography portfolio

Questmas is back and better than ever

12 Days. 12 Quests. 12 Prizes. Lights, camera, Questmas is back in action. Photographers, are you ready to win some gear from some of the top photography brands out there? Get into the Questmas spirit because we partnered up with some amazing brands to make our 3rd annual Questmas better than ever. ‘Tis the season… Continua a leggere Questmas is back and better than ever

Back to work: The shifting visual of the “modern office” within commercial Licensing

The last year and a half has transformed the way we work. This summer, an Ipsos survey for the World Economic Forum revealed that two-thirds of people globally want to work flexibly when the pandemic is over, with 66% saying that employers should allow more flexible work in the future. Prior to the pandemic, the… Continua a leggere Back to work: The shifting visual of the “modern office” within commercial Licensing

The results are in for the 500px and Neil Dankoff Photography Competition

Round two of the 500px and Neil Dankoff Photography Competition has come to an end. The judges were blown away with the submissions and after much deliberation, we couldn’t be more excited to announce the winners, runner-ups, and honorable mentions from the competition. Before we get into the winners, here is a recap of the… Continua a leggere The results are in for the 500px and Neil Dankoff Photography Competition

How to use a monochrome color palette to elevate your photography

If you’re a film buff, you know that some movies revolve around a single color. The Matrix, for example, includes scenes with a signature green hue, meant to represent the virtual world. Wes Anderson famously used variations of pink in The Grand Budapest Hotel. The Three Colours trilogy, a series of French films by Krzysztof… Continua a leggere How to use a monochrome color palette to elevate your photography

Eight mistakes you might be making with your portfolio website

On the internet, first impressions are everything; in fact, according to research, people judge whether or not a website is beautiful within just 1/50th to 1/20th of a second. If you don’t capture their attention within that time, they might move onto another site, and you’re out of luck. Luckily for photographers, building a beautiful… Continua a leggere Eight mistakes you might be making with your portfolio website

Plant-based holidays and other commercial photography food trends

Last year, 26% of Britons planned to eat more plant-based foods for Christmas, according to research from the Vegan Society. Meanwhile, Waitrose reported that pre-orders of vegan Christmas foods were up 700% compared with 2019; Marks & Spencer introduced thirty new vegan foods for the holidays, and Tesco announced ten plant-based centerpieces for its 2020… Continua a leggere Plant-based holidays and other commercial photography food trends

12 easy hair and makeup tips every portrait photographer should know

According to Pinterest’s annual trends report, Pinterest Predicts, searches for everything from “natural everyday makeup” and “homemade skincare” to “colorful eyebrows” and “butterfly eye makeup” have boomed. For many—as we emerged from a challenging time—2021 has shaped up to be a year of getting back to basics, while also embracing creativity through innovative beauty trends.… Continua a leggere 12 easy hair and makeup tips every portrait photographer should know

Five ways to become a better collaborator (and photographer!)

Creative collaboration has been at the heart of some of the most important movements in the history of photography. In 1929, for instance, Lee Miller showed up at Man Ray’s doorstep, unannounced, and asked to become his assistant; together, they would redefine Surrealism. Husband-and-wife duo Bernd and Hilla Becher worked side-by-side for nearly half a… Continua a leggere Five ways to become a better collaborator (and photographer!)

Visualizing the growing travel boom in commercial photography

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