Category: Photo Licensing 101

Building age diversity in your commercial photography

Posted on February 23, 2021 by Chris Stubbs

In 2019, when the French model Camille Cerf collaborated with Brand Pommpoire on a new lingerie line, the Instagram influencer

How incorrect keywords may be damaging your commercial Licensing potential

Posted on February 16, 2021 by Chris Stubbs

Consider this: the 500px collection on Getty Images contains well over 2.5 million photos. The entire Getty Images archive is

Reimagining Mental Health: 500px Commercial Grant Recipients

Posted on February 15, 2021 by Chris Stubbs

500px is committed to providing photographers with opportunities to participate in evolving trends within commercial advertising. We not only want

Capturing a natural and authentic aesthetic in commercial content

Posted on February 11, 2021 by Chris Stubbs

“Authenticity” has long been a buzzword in the marketing and commercial photography industries, but what does it actually look like?

The five most common reasons for a photo to be declined from commercial Licensing

Posted on February 9, 2021 by Chris Stubbs

The last year has changed the way brands connect with customers, increasing the demand for online marketing and strong images.

Presenting positive mental health in commercial photography

Posted on February 2, 2021 by Chris Stubbs

For many of us, the COVID-19 pandemic brought with it more than its fair share of mental health challenges, with

How to shoot video game content for commercial licensing

Posted on January 26, 2021 by Chris Stubbs

Last year, PepsiCo’s Mountain Dew made headlines by spending 40% of their marketing dollars to reach a niche audience: gamers.

Best practices: Planning your commercial shoot with a shot list

Posted on January 19, 2021 by Chris Stubbs

In recent years, Apple has released some of the most iconic advertising photographs of all time, and many were created

500px Commercial Grants: Project #ShowUs

Posted on January 18, 2021 by Chris Stubbs

500px strives to capture authentic representation within the global experience. As part of the 500px Commercial Grants program, we provide

Your ultimate commercial checklist before you hit ‘submit to Licensing’

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Chris Stubbs

Licensing your photos as commercial stock photography is a great way to hone your skills, develop business savvy, and earn