While known to many for his elegant fashion photography and celebrity portraits, Richard Avedon is also actually distinguished for one of his biggest projects--a best-selling book and traveling exhibit entitled In the American West.
At a time when everyone has the means to dive into street photography, how do you make your photos different from everyone else's? Joel Meyerowitz, another legendary name in the field, offers an insightful answer.
When you are getting into photography there are some things that many aspiring photographers dream about accomplishing; for some that is something like getting published in a big name magazine.
When it comes to working with film, there are a number of photographers who have obviously done it for years already. But interestingly enough, you don't apply the same techniques necessarily that you would with digital photography.
When it comes to working with film, there are a number of photographers who have obviously done it for years already. But interestingly enough, you don't apply the same techniques necessarily that you would with digital photography.
Looking to do product photography on a budget? The lighting setup found in the 6-minute video above by DSLR Video Shooter will cost you only $50 and involves just one light source: a 24″ x 24″ soft box.
There are almost as many ways to carry your camera gear as there are photographers, but what are the best and worst options? In this video, TheCameraStoreTV host Christopher Niccolls breaks down the best and worst of camera straps, bags, holsters and more, so you can make the most stylish and secure decision for your […]
Instagram: if you can name another social media platform that pisses off photographers as much I'd be shocked. But the truth is that lots of photographers seem to focus highly on Instagram vs Facebook or Twitter; and sometimes for obvious reasons.
Portrait subjects and people have so many possibilities when it comes to creating a great photo of them. Most photographers take pictures of their subjects when they're standing; but taking portraits of your subject while seated is a whole different game.
Getting tips from other street photographers is typically how many people in the community tend to become better shooters. So to help others out, we asked the NYC Street Photography Collective for a few tips on how to create better street photos.
Lots of photographers these days started out in digital and then decide to get into analog later down the line. Eventually they end up loving it! Though there are still photographers out there that think that it's hipster--on the other hand some analog shooters just consider digital to be amateur.
Photographer Patrick Murphy Racey has been shooting sports for many years now and has a whole load of incredible tips that he can offer. We've previously featured a video on how he lights basketball games, but as we all know, sports photography is a whole lot more than just lighting.
The fundamentals of good photography applies to all kinds of medium used, whether it is a professional grade DSLR or a smartphone. Composition has always been one of the most important factors in either making or breaking the shot.
Capturing powerful landscape photographs, images that might be considered “Fine Art,” is no easy task. Here are 7 tips that have helped me to capture better, more meaningful landscape photos.
I'm Kunito Imai, a nature photographer in Tokyo. I visited Trinidad and Tobago and Costa Rica to photograph hummingbirds. Here are some tips to capture them in-flight.
Why is it that we think that buying a new camera will help us become more creative with our photography? Why do we think that buying more lenses and gear will help us break out of our “photographer’s block”? Why is it that whenever we buy a new camera, lens, or tripod — we suddenly revert back to baseline enthusiasm after 2 weeks?
I look at hundreds of photographs everyday and I’ve noticed that how people take photos is in direct correlation to how they live their day to day lives. This may not sound like a startlingly profound fact but, put simply: your personality can create the biggest barrier to achieving interesting and unique photographs. It’s not […]
I just did an ‘Ask Me Anything’ session on Instagram Stories, and someone asked the question: ‘Do You Photoshop Your Pictures?’ My reaction was the same one most photographers have: Yes, just like 99% of photographers out there, I do some post-production on my pictures.
For couples young and old, photoshoots offer the chance to express their individuality and share their stories with the people they love. Here are our tips to inspire & prepare for your next couples shoot.
Tips to inspire & prepare for your next couples shoot.
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Photos of hands are always trending! Get tips for capturing them perfectly in your composition.
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Missed yesterday's 500px Prime Live Q&A? No worries, we've compiled the juiciest bits into a Top 10 post for you. Great info if you're looking to make money with your photography. The post How to Make Money with Your Photos: Top 10 Insights from Yesterday’s 500px Prime Q&A appeared first on 500px.
Tips to inspire & prepare for your next couples shoot.
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Some Stock Photography 101 from 500px co-founder and CPO Evgeny Tchebotarev
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The latest Sony flagship full-frame mirrorless camera is finally available (I say “latest” instead of just “the” because Sony insists they have at any given time up to three and sometimes four flagship cameras).
The best landscape photographers aren’t any luckier than you or me, they just keep certain factors in mind, and come back again and again until they get the shot they need.