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As 2023 comes to a close, it’s time to showcase and celebrate some of the top-performing photos by outstanding 500px contributors. These are photos that stood out to content buyers throughout the year. Some were new and submitted to Licensing in 2023, while others have had repeated successful sales over the years. The secret to the saleability of these photos is how well they can connect to a variety of commercial themes and abstract concepts. Brands are often looking to license photos that can work well with their messaging, while being abstract enough to resonate with a variety of demographics and locations. Popular themes throughout 2023 included technology, connection, support, culture, community, family, health, wellness, workplaces, and travel. To be a successful commercial photographer, it is essential to stay on top of the trends and use those concepts to your advantage when keywording and titling Licensing photos, allowing them to surface better when searched. Many of these

It’s time to announce the winners of 500px’s fourth Licensing Rush! Those who had signed up and participated had all of November to get as many new and exclusive photos accepted to 500px Licensing as they could. The top three photographers, with the most accepted photos, received cash prizes. This Licensing Rush, all three winners broke our previous first-place record of 447 accepted photos! Without further ado, the winners are… In first place is ElmarWeiss —Elmar Weiss—$300 US prize. This November, Elmar, takes the gold medal with a whopping 1,115 accepted photos ! Elmar has been a long-time 500px community member and has an astounding Portfolio of nature photography, capturing different birds and landscapes and connecting to commercial themes of climate change, sustainability, nature, ecology, and wildlife. Coming in second place is necmettinsobutay —Necmettin Sobutay—$150 US prize. Necmettin, a Turkey-based drone photographer, takes

Get ready to shine a spotlight on your best photos of 2023! The 500px Global Photography Awards are back for their third edition, offering you an opportunity to showcase your talent and become the next 500px Photographer of the Year. It’s the perfect competition to wrap up the year, and guess what? It’s entirely free to enter! With six captivating categories, the Awards has something for every photographer, from the zealous hobbyist to the seasoned pro. To level the playing field, we’ve introduced Hobbyist and Pro sections, ensuring everyone has an equal shot at claiming the title. The Hobbyist section is crafted for passionate enthusiasts, students, or anyone who finds joy in photography as a fulfilling hobby. The Pro section is designed for photographers who make a living from their craft, handle paid assignments, or even run photography-related businesses. Ready to claim the title of 500px Photographer of the Year and leave your mark on the world of photography? Submit your bes

Exciting times are upon us as 500px introduces a new update, marking the debut of a fresh look and feel—a V1 of our evolving platform, if you will. This sleeker, smarter, and more tailored experience is crafted with you in mind, aiming to enhance your photography journey. Embarking on this journey, we want to be transparent with you. Consider this a public beta of sorts; we’re aware that there may be kinks that need polishing. Rest assured, we’re committed to a process of continuous improvement, iterating quickly to refine your experience. In this new phase, we’re experimenting with the latest technology, staying current to provide you with innovative features. Your insights matter to us, and we welcome your feedback as we navigate this evolution together. So, without further ado, let’s explore the changes, knowing that this is just the beginning of an exciting chapter for 500px. ‘For You’ feed The new For You feed taps into the magic of AI, understanding your likes, views, searc

This time of year means one thing at 500px… that Questmas is here! Questmas is a set of photography challenges (Quests) framed around 12 different themes. All photographers are welcome to submit their images to any of the Quests for the chance to win—regardless of skill level. Simply read the brief for each theme listed below, enter by submitting photos that adhere to the guidelines, and you could be the lucky recipient of amazing prizes. 12 days. 12 Quests. 12 prizes. This year, we have sponsors supplying high-quality prizes that will allow you to grow as a photographer and develop your skills. Need a lens? Got you covered. A bag for your gear? Sorted. A tripod for your photography adventures? There’s a prize for that too! And so much more. The Quests and prizes Minimalist Prize details: TAMRON 20-40mm for Sony mirrorless Driven by a determined quest for portability, the 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A062) is TAMRON’s innovative, fast-aperture Sony E-mount zoom lens that wil