This spring, research from Tripadvisor revealed that more than two-thirds of Americans plan to travel for summer vacation, with beach getaways topping this year’s wish lists and resorts in sunny Florida and Mexico in high demand. Beach vacations have always been a favorite subject for photographers ranging from Martin Parr to Richard Misrach to Massimo Vitali, and this summer…
A recent survey from Zapier and The Harris Poll found that 34% of Americans have a side-hustle, with 30% having started one in 2020 and 24% (61.1 million people!) planning to start one in 2021. The top reasons for people starting a side-hustle included the prospect of earning passive income (46%), doing something they enjoy (38%), and creating income…
At 500px amazing photography is at our core, but these photos would not be possible without the talented people behind the lens. The 500px Spotlight series highlights the global and diverse photographers that are part of the 500px Community. This week we are excited to introduce you to conceptual still life photographer Priscilla Ong who captures things with humor…
It’s been almost a century since the photographer Gyula Halász, known as Brassaï, arrived in Paris, where he would spend years documenting local nightlife. Drawn to the mysteries of life after dark, he wandered the streets and clubs, encountering prominent socialites, overlooked outcasts, and his friends, including the likes of Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dalí. Gritty and unflinching, enigmatic…
This Pride month and year-round, 500px celebrates a vibrant community of people. At 500px we believe everyone deserves respect, and equality is part of our mission. Many people consider Pride a celebration, welcoming anyone and everyone regardless of politics or employment. For others, pride is a movement and a protest against the structures that have failed and continue to…
This is a quickie, but it’s a good one. Here goes: You probably already know that when you’re using the Spot Removal Tool (called the ‘Healing Brush’ in Lightroom ‘cloud’), you should make your brush size a little larger than the think you want to remove. You probably also know you can resize the brush by using the left…
Adding type anywhere in Lightroom (outside of the Book module in Lightroom Classic) is just about the clunkiest, most limited, downright frustrating thing in Lightroom (though the spot healing brush might be a good runner up). For example, if you want to add some text below your print in the Print Module, you have to use the Identity Plate…
Adobe has just released new features, bug fixes, new camera support, and new lens profiles. Let’s take a closer look at what to expect in this update. There are a few features that have been added to both of these programs (and Camera Raw too), so let’s address those first. Super Resolution While not a feature I use every…
A question just about every Lightroom Classic (LrC) user faces at some point is, should I be using such-and-such plug-in to do X, Y, or Z in my workflow? The answer, of course, is it depends. Each issue of Photoshop User Magazine (and previous issues…
How many of us let what others think and say dictate the way we value our ideas? Does hearing no discourage you? How about when someone tells you that what you’re working on will never work? This week’s guest has literally made a living as an entrepreneur, being told that his ideas would never work every step of the…
If you’ve graduated college through the conventional school system, you have spent upwards of 15,000 hours behind a desk learning in a system that was designed to value efficiency over originality and diversity of thought. Yet, fuel for creative pursuits are found when we can tap into our own originality and uniqueness. So how do we access that space more…
In the past five years, my daily rituals, practices and overall mindfulness have supercharged my creativity. Through alignment between my actions from moment to moment with bigger aspirations is like a never-ending supply of creative plutonium. Today’s episode is a response to an online question: How did your focus/perspective on mindfulness change over your career and how did that…
Have you ever felt that who you thought you were doesn’t align with who you actually are? If so, you’re not alone. Whether it by cultural conditioning or childhood trauma, it’s not hard to see how our inner voice can get lost in the noise. Enter Dr. Nicole LePera. Nicole is a Holistic Psychologist and Content Creator works to help…
At 8 years old, Rebecca Minkoff’s mother refused to buy her the dress she wanted, offering instead to teach her to sew. At an early age, Rebecca learned the value of doing things on her own, and once she got started, she couldn’t stop. Rebecca is an entrepreneur in the fullest sense; a fashion designer, author, podcast host, wife, and…
I’m Dave Williams and I’m back, which means it must be #TravelTuesday! Good morning to you all from the sunny UK! This morning I got up at 03:45 to walk up a hill and shoot a castle at sunrise, but this post is not about that. Here’s what it’s actually about (right after the scene-setting selfie): – Whilst I…
Hello, my name is Kristi Odom. I am a wildlife photographer and filmmaker, who is often on the road photographing in remote locations or teaching workshops photographing bears, sharks or some exotic animal. I have always felt I had to go far to photograph wildlife. My camera would often stay in my closet until a big trip, sometimes it would just live…
#TravelTuesday is here again! Woop! I’m Dave Williams and every week I’m here with something from the world of travel photography, and this week is no exception. Here’s a little something I’ve been up to. Last week I wrote about the features of iPhone live mode in assisting finding the best shot of a bunch, but this week I’ll…
It’s Time To Get Rid of Lightroom Classic! | The Grid Ep. 475 Are you a Lightroom user? Do you use “Lightroom” or “Lightroom Classic?” Scott Kelby and Erik Kuna present their arguments for ditching the latter and their experience. Tune in and share your thoughts in the comments! New KelbyOne Course: Unlocking Your Creativity with Sam Haddix Learn…
I’ve always been compelled by photographic incongruity. Call it odd, call it wonderful. Call it any number of things. But one thing it is, for me, consistently, is interesting. I’ve got a never ending curiosity about the just plain odd. It might stem from the tutelage of the DOP at LIFE magazine, John Loengard, who was a big influence…
Lots of folks are huge fans of the Bridgerton TV series, a sexy, saucy interpretation of looking for love in London high society in the early 1800’s. The show’s popularity spilled over into the fashion world, and why wouldn’t it? Gowns, tiaras, fancy hats, colors both garish and subtle. And of course, everything styled…just so. Shooting period fashion, I…
