Create portraits inspired by masters
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by 500px Blog
3w ago
Numerous masters throughout history have shaped portrait photography, each contributing to the art form uniquely. For instance, Diane Arbus captured the marginalized, while the more contemporary Annie Leibovitz is on the other end of the spectrum and captures the famous, whom we often idealize in an up-close and personal way. There’s Richard Avedon, whose name you would’ve heard in the recent supermodels series, as he immortalized models within the fashion industry. Perhaps it’s Steve McCurry that you’re more familiar with, working in a documentarian style to create expressive portraits. Which ..read more
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10 up-and-coming photographers on 500px to watch out for on World Photography Day
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by 500px Team
8M ago
As the world gears up to celebrate World Photography Day, we at 500px thought, “Why not use our megaphone to introduce you to some incredible hidden gems in the world of photography?” So, let’s dive into an exciting adventure where you’ll meet 10 talented creatives who we think are going to change the game when it comes to capturing the beauty of life through photography. Be sure to show them some appreciation by visiting their profiles on 500px and giving them a follow. 1. Carlotta Ricci Working in analog requires a real knowledge of the camera and lighting — it takes photography back to i ..read more
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Meet the 500px Global Photography Awards Technical Category Winner
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by 500px Blog
1y ago
The 2022 500px Global Photography Awards serves creatives working with photography and provides them a chance to showcase their skill and be rewarded for it. The second edition of the competition consisted of six categories: Technical, Storytelling, Commercial Content, Documentary, Fine Art, and Landscape. Today on the blog we’re talking with the winner of the Technical category, Mary Bel, as she walks us through the BTS of her winning image and more. Hi Mary Bel, please introduce yourself. I am pretty much a self-taught photographer from Orlando, Florida. Although I learned photography in col ..read more
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Meet the 500px Global Photography Awards Fine Art Category Winner
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by 500px Blog
1y ago
The 2022 500px Global Photography Awards serves creatives working with photography and provides them a chance to showcase their skill and be rewarded for it. The second edition of the competition consisted of six categories: Technical, Storytelling, Commercial Content, Documentary, Fine Art, and Landscape. Today on the blog we’re talking with the winner of the Fine Art category, Elena Paraskeva, as she tells us more about the image. Hi Elena, please introduce yourself. Believe it or not, my masters was in finance, and my career in the US was first as a Director of Analytics and then as a Marke ..read more
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Licensing Contributor Julia Wimmerlin on how editorial translates to stock photography
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by Magda Zofia Olszewski
2y ago
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 Licensing contributor and 500px Ambassador, Julia Wimmerlin. Julia Wimmerlin, is a Ukrainian-born photographer currently based in Switzerland—though she has called many different countries home throughout her life. Julia works in a variety of photography genres, with a diverse portfolio spanning elegan ..read more
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The ultimate guide to setting up an at-home photo studio
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by Feature Shoot
2y ago
Believe it or not, Angela Perez set up this tropical-themed portrait shoot not in the sun-drenched streets of Cartagena but within the confines of her apartment. She painted the tileboard background herself, set up palm tree leaves on light stands, and introduced a fan for movement. Angela is one of countless photographers around the world who came up with ingenious solutions to small spaces during the last two years, reminding us that excellent photography doesn’t require an expensive studio rental. The two most important elements for a home photo studio are space and light, though the am ..read more
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12 easy hair and makeup tips every portrait photographer should know
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by Feature Shoot
2y ago
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. For photographers, the right hair and makeup can elevate your portraits, and they can also save you valuable time in post-production. While it’s always a privilege to work with a makeup artist (MUA) or hair stylist, it ..read more
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500px Spotlight with Babak Fatholahi
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by 500px Team
2y ago
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 portrait photographer, Babak Fatholahi. Hi Babak, please introduce yourself! My name is Babak, and I was born in 1990 in Tehran. I’m a self-taught photographer, director, and visual storyteller. Light and colors play a central role in all of my works. As a photographer, how did you come to own your first camera ..read more
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5 Reasons You MUST Try Out a Ring Light This Weekend
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by 500px Blog
2y ago
If you’ve never given a ring light a try, this weekend is the time to make. it. happen. Beyond offering beautiful, soft light that is perfect for capturing amazing straight on portraits, there are many reasons why you should add the ring light to your repertoire. Here are our 5 favorite reasons, but feel free to add more in the comments if you’re a ring light fan! 1. That Catch Light Tho The first is the most obvious: a ring light means one of the coolest, most attractive catch lights (the light reflection in your subject’s eye) in the business! Whether it’s a solid ring light or a DIY versi ..read more
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500px Spotlight with Michal Zahornacky
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by 500px Team
2y ago
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 portrait photographer, Michal Zahornacky. Hi Michal, please introduce yourself to the 500px community. Hi! My name is Michal and I love photography. I am 33 years old, and I have been actively involved in photography since 2014—specializing in fine art portrait photography and architecture. From the beginning, I ..read more
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