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This fall, Sotheby’s made waves by announcing the launch of its NFT marketplace, Metaverse, with the storied auction house planning a landmark biannual auction called Natively Digital. This move followed a string of high-profile NFT sales that shook up the art world—and attracted the interest of photographers and photography collectors around the world. NFTs have… Continua a leggere NFTs, crypto, and what they mean for commercial Licensing

In the state of New York, the pandemic inspired the formation of more than 100 mutual aid organizations, according to Mutual Aid Hub, a public resource tracking these groups. By May of 2020, they’d tracked more than 800 organizations across 48 states, up from 50 counted in March. During a time of crisis, communities came… Continua a leggere Visualizing volunteering and community outreach in Licensing

If you’ve seen Terrence Malick’s iconic 1978 film Days of Heaven, you know that most of the movie was filmed during the magic hour just after sunrise or before sunset. Many shots are also backlit, with the sun at the characters’ backs, their figures falling almost—but not quite—into silhouette. What you might not know, however,… Continua a leggere Backlighting basics: Seven tips for the perfect glow

In the third quarter of 2021, NFT sales reached $10.7 billion, a 700% increase from the previous quarter, according to data from DappRadar, a market tracker. This has been the year of the NFT, with collectors buying photographs (among other digital artworks) through both traditional auction houses and new marketplaces. In April, the first-ever physical… Continua a leggere Best practices when entering the world of NFTs

We want to celebrate the best in photography! 500px is proud to announce the launch of our first annual Global Photography Awards. These awards were created to recognize and highlight the amazing talent within the 500px community. Starting December 15 and running until January 13 you’re invited to submit your photos to any of the… Continua a leggere Introducing the 500px Global Photography Awards

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 editorial photographer, Ian Pettigrew. Hi Ian,… Continua a leggere 500px Spotlight with Ian Ross Pettigrew

In the fall of 2021, Christie’s, the iconic auction house, surpassed $100 million in NFT sales. It had been almost a year after the artist Beeple made headlines worldwide for breaking the record for the most expensive artwork sold online: $69 million. In the last year, photography NFTs have sold alongside photographs by the likes… Continua a leggere What you need to know about NFTs as a photographer

According to a recent study of US companies by PwC, 52% of survey respondents said they have accelerated their plans for artificial intelligence (AI) adoption due to the Covid crisis. What’s more, 86% said that AI would be a “mainstream technology” for their companies in 2021. Amid the pandemic, adoption of AI technologies soared, increasing… Continua a leggere Visualizing AI at home for commercial Licensing

Earlier this year, a new survey from McKinsey & Company, spanning approximately 7,500 consumers across six countries, revealed that 79% of respondents said that they believe wellness is important, and 42% consider it a top priority. What’s more, interest in wellness is growing, with consumers taking a more sophisticated view of what wellness means, beyond… Continua a leggere Five tips for capturing wellness and mindfulness in commercial photography

According to the Amex Trendex, a trend report by American Express released in October, 76% of consumers report that they’re most looking forward to spending time with friends and family this season, followed by giving and receiving gifts (53%). 71% say they will celebrate the holidays with more loved ones in person this year than… Continua a leggere Eight tips for photographing your family around the holidays