How your gear can uplevel your photography

A few key photography accessories can dramatically enhance your work, allowing you to expand your creativity and realize your full potential. The post How your gear can uplevel your photography appeared first on 500px. iso.500px.com »

2022-03-18 14:30

The Introduction to Hanging Your Photography on the Wall

Hanging your photography isn’t as straightforward as you’d think. I’m confident most of you have never hung your prints on a wall, let alone printed your photos! It can be a real joy to see your images in-person instead of on a screen. thephoblographer.com »

2020-08-28 13:00

Dogs photography tips | How to photograph your dog

While your furry companion may be used to running free outside, teaching them to sit and stay for your indoor shoot could be just the practice you need to take your animal photography to the next level. iso.500px.com »

2020-04-29 16:00

Nine things working photographers can do for their business during isolation

Things photographers can do for their business during isolation The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on a lot of creative industries, including professional photography. For the past 7 years, I’ve been a self-employed photographer shooting mainly corporate events and restaurants. dpreview.com »

2020-04-13 16:00

Three Posing Tips that Will Improve Your Portrait Photography

Posing is one of the most difficult “arts within an art” to master when it comes to photography, but this short video from Eli Infante might help. Eli shares three tips that you can use to liven up your posing and improve your portrait photography in the process. The first, and possibly most important, point […] petapixel.com »

2020-01-15 23:00

How to give back to your community as a photographer in 2020

It's a new year and a new decade: the perfect time to wipe the slate clean, break old habits and commit to being a more outstanding person. Why not start off by giving back to your community? As photographers, we're in a unique position to make people happy and improve the world through our craft. dpreview.com »

2020-01-13 17:00

Photography Cheat Sheet: Personal Brand Photo Shoot Ideas

Working your way to being a pro photographer? As mentioned in a previous photography cheat sheet we shared, part of establishing your own photography business is marketing your services. This is where effective branding comes in. thephoblographer.com »

2019-10-08 10:00

Photography Cheat Sheet: Choosing the Best ISO Setting

The ISO is one of the exposure values that you have at your disposal to make sure you get the best results for your photos. It's one of the things you'll hear being thrown around in photography circles quite often, but what exactly does it do? How will your settings affect the way your photos will look like? Never fear, because another photography tutorial and cheat sheet from Digital Camera World is here. thephoblographer.com »

2019-08-06 10:00

7 Tips From The Past That’ll Help Your Future Photography

It’s often said that photography is a different art in today's world of high-megapixel cameras, data-heavy RAW files and crystal clear large aperture lenses compared to the days of film. However, cut through the rose-tinted nostalgia and there may be some lessons that can still be learnt from the photography workflow of yesteryear. digitalrev.com »

2019-01-21 03:00

11 Totally Realistic Photo Resolutions for 2018

Wow, 2017 is nearly over and I hope you’ve enjoyed a great year of photography. With another year down, it’s time to recharge the batteries, both on your camera and your own internal passion for photography. digitalrev.com »

2017-12-27 03:00

Turn Your Photography Hobby Into A Business In 5 Steps

What does it take to turn your photography hobby into a business? Many have tried and failed, but by following a few simple guidelines you will be able to take a hobby you love, and turn your photos into cash. digitalrev.com »

2017-03-02 03:00

Sunny 16, Seeing Light, and Improving Your Digital Photography with Analog Techniques

In our digital world with being able to see our images on an LCD or EVF screen moments after pressing the shutter, the art of being able to see light, to know the approximate exposure of a scene prior to taking a shot is a dying art. thephoblographer.com »

2017-02-15 23:04

An Itemized Invoice for Clients Who Balk At Your Photography Prices

Photographer and photo educator Don Giannatti put together this simple (tongue-in-cheek) itemized invoice to show photography clients why photographers charge what they do for “taking a picture. petapixel.com »

2017-02-04 19:50

Internet Addiction is Killing Your Photography

What I’m getting at in the headline is that the Internet is most likely the cause of your impotence when it comes to productivity. How many people pick up their smartphones and check something online or in an app in the morning, instead of picking up a camera and capturing a sunrise? I bet 99% […] petapixel.com »

2017-01-25 18:51

Philanthropy Through Photography – Doing More With Your Camera

"These Pulitzer Prize-winning photographs, they made you feel something, made your heart ache and tears well up in your eyes." thephoblographer.com »

2017-01-23 11:03

How to Use Composition Templates to Improve Your Photography

When doing photography in general, and in my case travel photography, the use of a photography template can be very beneficial and help improve the overall performance. By photography template I mean pre-defined, well-known and efficient photography composition templates that are recurrent and relevant in photography, and fit popular “good taste”. Knowing your usual and […] petapixel.com »

2017-01-10 22:25

This is Why You Should Post-Process Your Photography

I took the best photo of my life today. I came down from the mountain and loaded it up on my computer. When I brought the photos up on my screen, they were just trees. Bummer. But it felt so good; looked so good on my camera’s LCD. What’s the deal with that? Editor’s note: […] petapixel.com »

2017-01-04 19:06

Our Bang For Your Buck LA Street Photography Workshop is Only $200

On January 14-15th, we're throwing an exclusive two-day intensive photography workshop in Los Angeles. You'll learn a whole lot about approaching subjects, honing your reflexes, etc. You'll go from Hollywood to Downtown LA with the Phoblographer's very own Daniel Schaefer. thephoblographer.com »

2017-01-02 23:03

Our Bang For Your Buck LA Street Photography Workshop Is Only $200

On January 14-15th, we're throwing an exclusive two-day intensive photography workshop in Los Angeles. You'll learn a whole lot about approaching subjects, honing your reflexes, etc. You'll go from Hollywood to Downtown LA with the Phoblographer's very own Daniel Schaefer. thephoblographer.com »

2017-01-02 23:03

Philanthropy Through Photography: How to Do Good with Your Camera

If you were to ask me about a specific time in my life when photography made a significant impact, I would say the fall of 2011. For my birthday, my husband surprised me by taking me out for lunch at a tiny burger dive, and then stopping in at the local art museum. He’s not […] petapixel.com »

2016-12-24 20:09

The Most Bang For Your Buck Food Photography Workshop: Today at 4:30

Hey folks, Today is the day! You can join us for an absolutely amazing food photography workshop in Brooklyn later. Afterwards, attendees get a $50 dinner. All the details are right here! thephoblographer.com »

2016-12-19 18:08

Top Tips for Shooting Your First Family Photography Session

Family photography can be incredibly rewarding, although is not without its potential pitfalls. Some children love having their photos taken and will perform for the camera. Others would rather be anywhere else than standing in a posed group shot with mum and dad. petapixel.com »

2016-10-18 22:42

Improve Your Night Photography with Foreground Lighting

One of the biggest challenges when it comes to night photography is incorporating good foreground elements, but learning a few simple tricks will instantly elevate your game. Milky Way, north window at Arches National Park, Utah. petapixel.com »

2016-10-13 21:32

8 Ways Photography Can Improve Your Life

Need inspiration? Here's some sage advice from a 500px community member.

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2016-10-10 21:04

My Guide for Attending Your First Photography Workshop

I have been a model for 1 to 1 workshops that last half a day, full day, two days. I have been a model also for a 3-day long workshop with over 50 photographers. Working on both sides of the camera I can get incredibly passionate about being part of workshops, but I can get […] petapixel.com »

2016-09-22 20:00

3 Easy Steps to Improve Your Photography Workstation

Want to upgrade your photography workstation? You can do so in 3 easy steps. Simply (1) create a 21:9 photograph, (2) upload that photo to your social networking page, and (3) visit this competition website and get a new creator workstation worth $10,000. petapixel.com »

2016-09-12 17:00