Tips for how to navigate the world of commercial photography, get your images accepted to Licensing, and create in-demand content. The post How to avoid copyright and IP issues in commercial photography appeared first on 500px.
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Has COVID-19 impacted the look of ad campaigns? Maybe, but probably not by as much as you might think. What is impacted, however, is the way that a commercial photography set operates for the foreseeable future. petapixel.com »
2020-09-22 19:33
Getting your first paid photography gig can be exciting, but also extremely nerve-racking! Going from a photographer that shoots for fun to one that shoots for cash is a strange transition. You move from having the freedom to shoot as you please to needing to deliver and meet a client’s expectations. Of course, someone saying thephoblographer.com »
2020-09-14 07:00
Billions of photos are being snapped and shared on the Internet every day. There are more cameras than people in the world nowadays. Photography is something we take for granted; something we can easily do whenever we want. petapixel.com »
2020-08-03 17:44
Abstract photography continues to fascinate, perplex, and surprise us, whether we’re visiting a museum or browsing 500px. The post How to shoot beautiful abstract photography appeared first on 500px. iso.500px.com »
2020-07-22 14:30
The vision came several years ago, after watching my young daughter playing with classmates on the playground. I thought "How beautiful it is to see these innocent babies of so many diverse cultures and backgrounds, playing together with such unity, knowing no concept of "difference". They only see friends. boredpanda.com »
2020-07-03 21:52
Automotive photographer Dave Cox (AKA ShootingDave) recently put together a handy step-by-step tutorial that shows you exactly how he uses light painting to capture dramatic car photos when working in a tight space like a workshop. petapixel.com »
2020-07-02 22:38
Whether you're shooting in manual or aperture priority mode, setting the right aperture to put depth of field to work is one of the decisions that you'll have to do with confidence. Whatever the kind of photography that you do, your choice of aperture will determine not only how bright your results look, but also how much of the scene looks sharply focused. thephoblographer.com »
2020-06-16 07:00
These are our best tips and tricks for using the color wheel and color theory to boost your commercial photography sales potential. The post How to use color in commercial photography appeared first on 500px. iso.500px.com »
2020-06-15 14:30
Insects and other animals have fascinated me since I was a small child. I remember well how I used to pick them up and simply stare at them in wonder for hours. The concept of photographing insects indoors had been on my mind for years, even when photography and playing with light was a hobby, […] petapixel.com »
2020-06-10 20:15
A balanced image is any image with two sides of the same or similar weight, so that the eye is drawn to both sides equally. The post How to use balance in photography appeared first on 500px. iso.500px.com »
2020-06-05 14:30
For image-buyers, stock photography offers a fast, convenient, and high-quality alternative to a commissioned photoshoot. The post How to create stock photography that sells appeared first on 500px. iso.500px.com »
2020-06-01 14:30
In photography, ISO (formerly ASA) refers to the sensitivity of your film or your digital camera’s ability to capture light. The post What is ISO (and how to use it) in photography appeared first on 500px. iso.500px.com »
2020-04-28 16:00
You don’t have to be out and about to capture beautiful photographs of your children. The homes we live in may not strike you as being particularly photogenic, but think about how many of your childhood memories revolve around the house you grew up in. petapixel.com »
2020-04-09 19:54
Product photographer Dustin Dolby is back with another workphlo tutorial that tackles a difficult subject in simple terms: how to shoot reflective products using only a single light source. As with all of Dolby’s tutorials, he’s really giving a master class in simple lighting control—helping viewers to understand how to manipulate one light and stack […] petapixel.com »
2020-04-02 23:42
If you look at album covers from the 1970s, one of the things you’ll repeatedly see is a particular type of wicker chair commonly referred to as a peacock chair. Here’s an interesting 7. petapixel.com »
2020-04-01 18:50
Photographing pets can be challenging at times, as all of us have likely experienced when attempting to capture the adorable moments of our fur babies. Sometimes, it can even be stressful for both the pets and the photographer. thephoblographer.com »
2020-03-17 10:00
In our hyper-connected society, we never have been that lonely. No matter the crowd or the networks, the more we evolve into high-density cities the more we are isolated. boredpanda.com »
2020-03-12 17:22
TikTok, the video-based social media app, usually conjures visions of teens mimicking the latest dance craze, but it’s probably better described as short attention span YouTube. In 2017, ByteDance, the Chinese-owned parent company of TikTok, acquired the Musical. petapixel.com »
2020-03-10 18:09
Ever wondered how you can get gorgeous underwater photos using your mirrorless camera? There are actually many things to consider and keep in mind for this, including gear requirements, the best shooting mode, using flash, and other lighting options. thephoblographer.com »
2020-03-09 10:00
We understand how it can be confusing and tedious to sift through all the photography terms and names of all the gears and tools you’ll need for your practice. Among the ones you’ll most likely encounter when you’re researching lenses are angle of view and focal length. thephoblographer.com »
2020-02-26 11:00
Incorporating technology into your photoshoots is a great way to make them stand out to a commercial audience, but there are a few things to keep in mind. The post How to shoot technology for commercial photography appeared first on 500px. iso.500px.com »
2020-02-18 15:30
One of the best and effective ways to get better photos is using lens filters to help you get the right exposure, make the colors pop, or achieve certain special effects — all in-camera. As such, they help you save time on post-processing work. thephoblographer.com »
2020-02-14 14:00
In an article recently published on CNN Travel, Jonny Bealby, owner of tour operator Wild Frontiers, spoke about his exciting new tour concept. Customers will visit beautiful destinations such as Oman and Mongolia, but with one catch - they have to disconnect from their digital devices completely. thephoblographer.com »
2020-02-12 20:00
On the surface, street photography may seem like a genre of disparate and random images based completely on chance. In reality, when done well, street photography can be turned into a cohesive art form that allows a photographer to show off a strong vision. petapixel.com »
2020-02-08 20:48
We often hear about how black and white photography is often a different experience for many photographers, and how it trains us to look at scenes before us differently. By stripping away the colors, we are forced to simplify our creative vision and focus on what's important: the composition. thephoblographer.com »
2020-01-28 20:00
Photography has never been faster to made and share than in our modern “insta” era, but over half a century ago, it was American scientist Edwin Land and his company Polaroid that helped the industry take a giant step forward in speed and ease. petapixel.com »
2020-01-23 19:12
If you haven’t heard of personal branding photography, you’re not the only one. It’s a small but growing sub-genre of commercial photography that has been gaining popularity among female entrepreneurs and small-business owners. petapixel.com »
2019-12-19 22:05
We're sure many of you will be heading out to spend the holidays in winter wonderlands, and will definitely be busy shooting. So you don't forget to keep your precious gear in perfect working condition, we're sharing some helpful tips from Canon in their quick photography cheat sheet. thephoblographer.com »
2019-12-19 11:00
Cleaning dust, fingerprints, or smudges on a camera lens is something that every photographer must be able to do properly and regularly. But, it's not as simple as wiping it with any cloth or cleaning agents. thephoblographer.com »
2019-12-12 11:00
It goes without saying that if you want to get better at something you have to practice. Simple, right? The thing is, that unlike more structured pursuits such as sports or music, the idea of practicing street photography seems a bit hard to wrap one’s head around. But before we get into that, we should […] petapixel.com »
2019-12-09 23:40
For my latest project, “we are the dead,” I decided to build a room in which to shoot my pictures. I had absolutely no idea how to do this, but there were some facts I needed to consider. petapixel.com »
2019-12-07 19:41
Ah, the night, what a wonderful time to go out and do some street photography! As a photographer who got his start in the streets of Tokyo, it was inevitable that I would end up photographing mostly at night. petapixel.com »
2019-12-05 23:47
HDR photography can be a complicated subject, Here are a few tips from an expert on the subject. Trey Ratcliff is an HDR guru, old-school gentleman explorer. In this tutorial, Trey will teach you how to shoot the best HDR images possible, what software to choose, how to use it, and pick up a few neat tricks along the way. iso.500px.com »
2019-12-05 23:11
The grandeur of the Northern Lights is high up on the bucket list of travel and landscape photographers, so we're not surprised if it's already on your plans for the winter. Of course, you'll want to bring home with you some stunning photos as keepsakes of the spectacular experience. thephoblographer.com »
2019-11-12 11:00
If shooting landscapes at night sounds very challenging, the truth is, it really is. Working with limited light will require some advanced techniques, extra efforts, and careful planning, but it will all be worth it. thephoblographer.com »
2019-10-29 10:00
Want a tabletop wooden backdrop you can use for photographing everything from products to babies? Here’s a 10. 5-minute video by Erik Tande of DIY done wrong showing how you can make your own for basically zero cost. petapixel.com »
2019-10-23 19:01
Photography offers an escape unlike any other. It allows us to capture moments, create moments, and interpret the worlds we see through a lens. We document, we study, we create art, and for me, this was lifesaving. petapixel.com »
2019-10-08 18:08
Handheld focus stacking is a brilliant solution for many scenarios. It saves you all the troubles of using a focusing rail in the field and provides a maximum of flexibility. Whenever you need more depth of field than you can get with trading off image quality, this is the way to work around it. Have […] petapixel.com »
2019-10-07 22:32
Ever thought about making photography your bread and butter but don’t know where to start? Today’s in-depth photography cheat sheet should help! While photography is mostly a hobby for a lot of us, we’re sure there comes the point when some of us will feel like trying to make a living out of it. If thephoblographer.com »
2019-10-01 07:00
We all like taking photos of beautiful fireworks, but let's admit it: smartphone cameras just don't cut it and it's really challenging to do for a beginner. No one wants to keep fiddling with camera controls and miss the shots altogether. thephoblographer.com »
2019-09-25 10:00
Let’s go on a trip together and take stunning night sky photos. Hi, I’m Dave Morrow, and I will be your guide in this journey. I’m a fellow 500px-er, adventure junkie, and I love teaching photography. iso.500px.com »
2019-09-23 19:59
Landscape photographer Mark Denney recently stumbled across an old folder full of “favorite” images from a few years back. At first, he was just enjoying seeing the progressed he’d made over the years, but then he noticed something: “As I reviewed these images, I noticed the same three compositional mistakes repeated over and over.” In […] petapixel.com »
2019-08-30 22:40
I will start with a warning: Digital Infrared Photography is not easy, and this will get technical fast. Backstory It all started when I saw some awesome Instagram photos in infrared and I ordered an IR filter (an 88mm ice 760nm from B&H to be more precise) not knowing much about infrared. Filters usually range […] petapixel.com »
2019-08-22 21:27
Is it snapshot photography or street photography? We find out in Daido Moriyama’s new book How I Take Photographs. How I Take Photographs is an insight into the workflow and creative thinking of Daido Moriyama. thephoblographer.com »
2019-08-20 13:00
While a lot of photographers out there are shooting to make a living, there's also a big chunk of the population who do it as a hobby. Work can often "get in the way" of doing photography for some, but Spanish-American photographer Adrian Otero says it's definitely possible to squeeze it into our busy schedule. thephoblographer.com »
2019-08-13 13:00
Trey Ratcliff is an HDR guru, old-school gentleman explorer. In this tutorial, Trey will teach you how to shoot the best HDR images possible, what software to choose, how to use it, and pick up a few neat tricks along the way. iso.500px.com »
2019-08-05 22:11
In a recent video, photographer and YouTuber Jamie Windsor shared some insightful thoughts on wedding photography: why so much of it looks the same (read: boring) and how wedding photographers like himself can help change that with each new couple they shoot. petapixel.com »
2019-08-05 20:05
Let’s go on a trip together and take stunning night sky photos. Hi, I’m Dave Morrow, and I will be your guide in this journey. I’m a fellow 500px-er, adventure junkie, and I love teaching photography. iso.500px.com »
2019-07-24 19:59
When a child gets a new toy, their parents often tell them not to take it to school where it’s showcased to their peers and then never seen again. As a photographer, your newest toys often have to come to work with you in order for you to keep flourishing at what you do. However, […] petapixel.com »
2019-07-11 20:42
In this article, we will discuss five easy-to-fix issues that could lead to your images being rejected or underselling among clients. The post Tackling five common mistakes in commercial photography appeared first on 500px.
Here are the three releases every Licensing contributor needs to know, and when to use them.