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- by 500px BlogThe most technically perfect portrait in the world can feel empty if nothing real is happening in it. Real human connection photography isn’t about the right light or the right lens. It’s about what passes between people when they forget the camera is there: a glance, a laugh that hasn’t quite finished, a hand on a shoulder that says something no caption could. These moments exist constantly. Most photographers miss […] The post Honest Moments: Capturing Real Human Connection appeared first on 500px.
- by 500px BlogPhotography doesn’t stand still. So today we shipped the biggest update to 500px in years, and video on 500px leads it. The site is faster. It fits any screen properly. And four new things sit on top of it. First, one thing worth saying up front. Nothing you have uploaded has changed. We did not move, remove, recompress or re-rate a single photo. Your Galleries look the way you left […] The post Video on 500px Is Live: Everything New in This Update appeared first on 500px.
- by 500px BlogAndrew Shenouda trained as an architect before he ever picked up a camera professionally, and it shows in every frame. Born in Cairo in 1988, he now shoots architectural photography for practices most people only know from magazine credits. Gerber Architekten. Bollinger + Grohmann. John Robertson Architects. His portfolio also covers buildings designed by MVRDV, Zaha Hadid Architects, Snohetta, Archea Associati, and 51N4E. He has won the Architecture MasterPrize three […] The post Andrew Shenouda: Featured Photographer Spotlight appeared first on 500px.
- by 500px TeamThe change from summer to fall doesn’t arrive all at once. It comes in small visual increments: a softer quality to the afternoon light, a shift in the angle of shadows, the first warm tones appearing in a canopy that was solid green a week ago. Summer to fall photography is less about chasing dramatic autumn color and more about learning to read the subtle signals the light sends before […] The post Capturing the Shift from Summer to Fall Through Light appeared first on 500px.
- by 500px TeamRicardo Lostanaw does not introduce himself as a photographer. His profile says artista mexicano, and the range backs it up. Working out of Monterrey, he shoots minimalist portrait photography on seamless backdrops, all hard light and real editorial swagger. Then he turns around and photographs weddings, bridal showers, and quinceañeras across Nuevo León. Alongside all of that, he draws. His illustrations end up on prints, phone cases, cushions and t-shirts […] The post Ricardo Lostanaw: Featured Photographer Spotlight appeared first on 500px.
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- by Chris NiccollsMore and more, I find myself prioritizing convenience in a lens rather than ideal optical performance. Having a lens that is compact and versatile with a focal range that covers more of an ultra-wide field of view, means that I don't have to […]
- by Matt GrowcootJan Banning has been photographing bureaucrats from all over the world since 2002. He first published his acclaimed book, Bureaucratics, in 2008. He recently released Bureaucratics Revisited, which explores his archive and includes fresh work. [Read More]
- by Jeremy GrayHuginn is a new iPhone and iPad app that can wirelessly send custom film recipes directly to a Fujifilm camera, making it a distinct offering in an increasingly crowded app landscape. Per its developer, the Forge, Huginn is the first app to send […]
- by Pesala BandaraA new book explores the images groundbreaking fashion photographer Frank Horvat took in India and Pakistan early in his career, and how the experience shaped his work. [Read More]
- by Jeremy Gray25 years ago today, the United States suffered the largest terrorist attack in world history, killing nearly 3,000 people and injuring countless more. The death toll continues to climb as people succumb to illnesses and diseases related to the attacks. It is widely […]
Outdoor Photographer
- by Text & Photography by Liam DoranIt’s 7:30 p.m., and the sun is setting on a high mountain lake deep in the Colorado backcountry. At this… The post Backcountry Landscape Photography Tips appeared first on Outdoor Photographer.
- by By Henry AndersonWildlife photography often requires patience, persistence and a willingness to simply observe. Sometimes, though, the most memorable moments happen in… The post Behind the Shot: How a Photo of a Winking Fox Was Captured appeared first on Outdoor Photographer.
- by Text & Photography by Richard BernabeDuring a typical wildlife encounter, the initial impulse of most beginning photographers is to grab the longest lens in the… The post Environmental Wildlife Photography: Powerful Wildlife Portraits appeared first on Outdoor Photographer.
- by Text & Photography by Dawn WilsonFrom the largest mammals in North America to the smallest invertebrates, U.S. national parks provide protected ecosystems for thousands of… The post 7 Best National Parks for Wildlife Photography appeared first on Outdoor Photographer.
- by By Henry AndersonWhen you’re photographing the outdoors, your camera needs to be as versatile as the environments you’re exploring. Whether you’re capturing… The post The 5 Best Cameras for Outdoor Photography appeared first on Outdoor Photographer.