Category: photography tips and tricks

How to become a successful freelance photographer

Posted on December 3, 2020 by Chris Stubbs

According to a recent study from Upwork, 36% of the US workforce has performed freelance work in the last six

How to develop film at home: The essential guide

Posted on November 26, 2020 by Chris Stubbs

In the last few years, at-home processing has experienced a renaissance, prompting major brands to release DIY kits and products

Landscape photos | 15 stunning landscape photos on 500px

Posted on November 25, 2020 by Chris Stubbs

While much of our time this year has been spent indoors, research from the University of Cumbria reveals that nature

Best practices: 5 editing tips for great commercial content

Posted on November 24, 2020 by Chris Stubbs

With the global photo editing software market size expected to reach $1,183.8 million by 2026, it’s never been easier to

How to easily boost the volume of your commercial shoot

Posted on October 27, 2020 by Chris Stubbs

The most successful Licensing Contributors on 500px have hundreds of images in their portfolios, and they add 25 to 50

Licensing Contributor Marvin Herrera on finding inspiration in imperfection

Posted on October 23, 2020 by Chris Stubbs

Marvin Herrera is a Licensing Contributor originally from Los Angeles, California, now based out of Vancouver, British Columbia. Marvin’s portfolio

People & portrait photography | Tips every photographer should know

Posted on October 22, 2020 by Chris Stubbs

From spontaneous candids to unretouched skin, the last few years have transformed portrait photography. From selfies to studio shots, today’s

50 freaky, fancy, and fun face painted portraits

Posted on October 21, 2020 by Chris Stubbs

From “galaxy makeup” to “festival glitter,” the last couple of years have ushered in some of the boldest trends in

How to use balance in photography

Posted on October 20, 2020 by Chris Stubbs

Perfectly balanced compositions are everywhere these days, with trending hashtags like #symmetricalmonsters, #symmetrykillers, and #symmetryhunters drawing anywhere from hundreds of

White balance in photography | The essential guide

Posted on October 15, 2020 by Chris Stubbs

Several years ago, the popular blog Digital Photography School conducted a poll of more than 72,000 people to see what