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Landscape, travel and streetlife photographers have an opportunity you won’t want to miss out on in Around the World in 7 Quests . These seven Quests were launched in honor of World Photography and submissions will be open until September 17. Do you have photos that were taken in Asia, Oceania, Europe, North America, South America, Africa or Antartica? Then submit now for the chance to win from our round-up of prizes worth $4000 US. There are 7 amazing prizes to be won from some of the top photography brands; Broncolor , Billingham , Rotolight , Godox , Lo & Sons , Sandmarc and Moment . In addition, there are 7 highly talented photographers who will be judging all the amazing submissions and they gave us some inside tips for how to succeed in this competition. Tomas Havel is an award-winning landscape photographer based in the Czech Republic with work published worldwide. His images have been published on some of the biggest media channels such as National Geographic, Nasa, o

A few years back, Aldi Australia released a Christmas commercial set in a small, snow-blanketed Scandinavian village. The spot followed Johan, a young man returning from a trip to Australia with stories of a warm Christmas, complete with surfing and summer foods. While the elders of the village were skeptical, they eventually came around to the idea of an “Aussie Christmas.” The playful spot highlighted the importance of seasonal advertising, while also recognizing the differences that exist across the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. At 500px, Licensing Contributors around the world play a role in building a truly global image collection—one that represents all kinds of celebrations throughout the year. Honoring your community and tapping into your local culture, as Aldi did, can help elevate your work and make it more relevant to the right buyers. The Northern Hemisphere includes countries north of the equator; for example, all counties in North America and the northern parts of

Over the last two years, there have been a few high-profile cases involving camouflage prints on clothing; in 2018 , an outdoor company sued a major fashion brand over the use of a camo pattern, and again in 2019 , a Montana company sued a New York streetwear brand, also alleging copyright infringement. As camouflage has taken over the fashion world, it’s also posed some tricky questions about intellectual property. Patterns can be copyrighted, and as much as these rules affect clothing companies and designers, they also influence photographers who license their work for commercial or creative use. When browsing photos to use in their own marketing, companies must steer clear of any references to other brands or designers, including a print on a jacket or bag. As a result, commercial Licensing platforms like 500px—and its distributors—can’t accept photos with recognizable camo patterns. These restrictions protect the photographer, the distributor, and the client from any potential le

In June, the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) in Boston minted pastel pieces by Impressionist masters such as Degas, Pissarro, and Monet as NFTs. The funds will go toward the conservation of two (physical) Degas paintings. With that sale, the MFA joined a handful of major arts institutions to have experimented with NFTs, among them the Uffizi Gallery in Florence and the Whitworth gallery in Manchester. Even with cryptocurrencies currently facing a bear market, NFTs are continuing to reshape the arts—and they’re likely to stick around for a long time. In this article, we’ll take a look at why that is. Disclaimer: We are not giving financial advice, and nothing in this article should be taken as such. For financial advice, consult a financial advisor. Before we dive in, a quick refresher: non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, are unique digital assets that exist on a blockchain, an immutable digital ledger that also powers cryptocurrencies. While it’s an oversimplification, the common analogy is

The word “juxtaposition” has long dominated exhibition catalogs and artist statements, used by everyone from architects to painters, but some of today’s biggest mainstream photography trends also revolve around the theme of juxtaposition. From forced perspectives of people “holding up” the sun or moon to landscape photos of “tiny people in big places” to double-take portraits made using mirrors, some of the most popular and familiar motifs on social media speak to the power of comparison and contrast in photography.   In art, as in literature, juxtaposition refers to the side-by-side placement of two or more contrasting things. As with color, shape, and cropping, juxtaposition can become a key component of photographic compositions, helping to tell a story and emphasize differences or similarities between objects or people.     At its simplest, juxtaposition is about using comparisons to spark emotions, resulting in that “aha!” moment that so many of us seek when l

Hey Photographers! This one’s for you. No matter where you live or what your skill set is you’ll have a chance to win one of seven amazing prizes this World Photography Day (or month as we’re calling it). Starting today and running until September 17, you can submit your photos to “ Around the World in 7 Quests ” . This free photo competition consists of seven mini competitions (Quests) all honoring one of the seven continents.  Your photos will be reviewed by a talented panel of photographers who were handpicked to represent our global community of creatives.  Seven continents = seven awesome prizes for you to win. But not just any prizes. We teamed up with some of the best brands in the business to bring you $4000 in photography gear, from lighting to quality bags and lenses, you don’t want to miss a chance to add these prizes to your kit.  Pro tip: To ensure your photo stands out and catches the attention of the judges, make sure you choose images that best represent each part