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Dinara Baizakova Shows the Liberation of Women in Her Photos

I'm Dinara Baizakova, a San Diego, USA -based photographer. I have a knack for using unusual angles, colors, and strong graphics to tell stories, coaxing people to reveal their unique side. I'm 26 years old and have lived in the United States for almost 4 years.

Simple Tips For Creating Better Portraits Of Women

ow and never wanted another woman to feel like I did. It became a personal mission to empower and capture as strong and beautiful as I see them. Paying it forward was, in a sense, living vicariously and getting an inkling of what that might feel like.

Shanyn Fiske: Why the Fashion Industry Should Heed Peter Lindbergh

"I agree with Eliott Erwitt’s idea that black and white photography is interpretive," says fashion photographer Shanyn Fiske.   "I do think of photography as interpretation, and monochrome most easily lends itself to that goal, especially when I’m trying to capture an emotion or a fleeting thought.

Shanyn Fiske: Why The Fashion Industry Should Heed Peter Lindbergh

"I agree with Eliott Erwitt’s idea that black and white photography is interpretive," says fashion photographer Shanyn Fiske.   "I do think of photography as interpretation, and monochrome most easily lends itself to that goal, especially when I’m trying to capture an emotion or a fleeting thought.

Guys: Please Stop Objectifying Women in Facebook Groups for Likes

The objectification of women has gone on for a very long time, but I feel like it's gotten way worse in the age of Instagram and Facebook groups. It seems like the golden formula for success is to have an attractive woman with beautiful lighting, and that's it.

My Photo Series “Who Am I”

The project is my another installment of cooperation with the 5Medium Foundation, involving the activation of the senior community. I wanted to present current passions, unfulfilled dreams or hidden secrets using elements that the heroines of the series were to find themselves in their homes.

I Photographed Old Vietnamese Mothers

Vietnamese mothers dedicate all their lives to their families. They feel the happiest when they care for their loved ones, prepare warm dinners and wait for husbands and children to come home from work to enjoy the meal together.

Every Woman I Know: A Sad and Honest Look at Sexual Violence

”. . . very rarely are the brave women who speak out doing so with any expectation of reparations - we know the odds are against us. ” These are the worrying words of Alyssa Meadows as she opens up about victims of sexual violence.

Photographer Outs Herself as Mystery Donor of $5.5M to Female Artists

In 1996, a mysterious program called Anonymous Was a Woman began giving $25,000 with no questions asked to 10 underrecognized female artists over the age of 40. Now, 22 years and $5.5 million later, the anonymous benefactor behind the program has finally stepped forward: she’s 77-year-old photographer Susan Unterberg. The photographer revealed her identity to […]

‘My Wife Won’t Let Me Photograph Women’

When photographer Manny Ortiz first took up portrait photography, his wife Diana wasn’t happy about him photographing women — he soon learned that this was a common issue among other photographers online.

Firsts: 20+ Powerful Women Who Were First

There are so many women who are changing the world, testing their limits and making this planet a better, more united place. Time Magazine took it upon themselves to celebrate these strong individuals in their latest project "Firsts".

Basic Tips for Posing Female Models

My name is Mark Fitzgerald, and I’m a photographer based in Melbourne, Australia. In this post, I’ll be discussing basic model poses for female models. Whether you are a model choosing a pose or a photographer posing your model, this is a decision that can shape the look of the image and therefore the success […]

Save Big on This Guide For Posing from Photographer Andy Armstrong

You can spend all the money in your bank account on the best gear available, and poor over lighting tutorials until the end of time, but if you fail to have a solid grasp on posing than you will never be able to use that gear and lighting prowess to make images worthy of the money and time spent on them.

List: 30 of Our Favorite Inspiring Women Photographers

Over the years, we've interviewed a number of photographers of all genders. While the industry is very much male dominated, there are a lot of fantastic women photographers that deserve special recognition for the work that they do.

Where are All the Female Street Photographers?

There has been a lot of talk about diversity in street photography and, in particular, the lack of visibility for female street photographers in a genre that is populated mostly by men. This topic is not new for female street photographers and has been discussed in many different ways over the past decade. However, even […]

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3 Best Poses for Sitting Portraits of Women

Portraits of sitting subjects can make up a big portion of a gallery, particularly for those who shoot indoors. To help avoid shooting unflattering poses, photographer and educator Jessica Whitaker has shared her best tips on how to capture seated women looking their best. [Read More]

I Photographed A Project Called ‘Stop Abuse!’

I got a message from Amanda, a mother of 3 children, who suffers from PTSD from abuse and wanted me to help her create raw awareness of the truth about abuse and that there are hope and happiness following.

I Made A Photo Series Inside An Abandoned House

After discovering the fate of one of my female ancestors, I made a photo series wanting to showcase a more hidden side of the female narrative. A story of all those women who had no say in the matter of their own life, no right of property and no right to vote.

Nature Photography: Where Are the Women?

It’s an undisputed fact; there are fewer women in the arena of nature photography than there are men. But why? Do men bring something special to the arena? Or is it simply a stereotype that this is a man’s profession? There doesn’t appear to be a clear reason for the disparity between the numbers of […]

I Capture Feminine Beauty With A Touch Of Surrealism

My name is Konrad Bak, I live and work in Wroclaw, Poland. I’ve been taking photos for a good ten years, my specialties are beauty/fashion/equine photography. In my opinion, the camera lens should express feelings, tell stories.

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Women-identifying and non-binary artists in the NFT world

In November of 2021, a report found that women comprise only 16% of the NFT market, based on primary and secondary sales on Nifty Gateway. The post Women-identifying and non-binary artists in the NFT world appeared first on 500px.

WonderLab Launches New Women-Led Film Processing Lab

Film photography retailer Analogue Wonderland has announced the launch of its very own women-led processing lab, aptly named the Analogue WonderLab. After three years of providing photographers with a range of films via the company’s online store, Analogue Wonderland has taken the next step to open an in-house film processing lab, making it one of […]

I Created A Photoshoot To Show The Beauty Of Spring

I am a fine art photographer and I love telling stories with my photos. Spring is one of my favorite seasons and because spring awakens so much inspiration, I created photos to show the beauty of spring.

Challenging gender stereotypes in commercial photography

Customers around the world are demanding more inclusive advertising, and this shift has changed how commercial photographers plan and organize their shoots. The post Challenging gender stereotypes in commercial photography appeared first on 500px.

500px Commercial Grants: Project #ShowUs

500px is awarding five $1,000 US Commercial Grants to women and non-binary photographers who want to tell their stories as part of the Project #ShowUs Commercial Grant. The post 500px Commercial Grants: Project #ShowUs appeared first on 500px.