500Px Reviews

500px.com is a platform designed for photographers. Here are some of its key features and benefits:

• 500px Portfolios: This feature allows photographers to build a professional photography website in minutes. It's simple to set up and manage, allowing photographers to focus more on their art and less on website maintenance. The templates are minimal, sleek, and modern, designed specifically to highlight photography. They are also mobile-friendly and work in both light and dark mode.

• 500px.com Integration: If you're already a member of 500px, you can easily set up a Portfolio with existing photos and information stored in your 500px Profile.

• Cost-Efficient: Portfolios are included in the cost of a Pro membership, which means you can build your website and get access to other membership features such as Resources and Statistics at no extra cost.

• Custom Domain: If you already have a domain, you can simply connect it to your Portfolio to level up your brand. If you don't have a domain, you can easily purchase a custom domain through Hover, and it will automatically connect to your Portfolio.

• Insights: You can sync with Google Analytics to get important data and insights.

• Copyright Protection: Right-click actions are disabled on all photos displayed in a Portfolio to ensure copyright protection of your work.

• Visibility From Day One: The platform is designed to give your work visibility from the moment you join.

• Creative Contests: Push your limits and enhance your skills by participating in creative contests.

• Daily Inspiration: Discover daily inspiration from a global community of photographers.

• Premium Features: Enjoy unlimited uploads, detailed statistics, and offline viewing, among other premium features.

• Turn Passion Into Profit: Transform your creativity into passive income with exclusive Getty Image licensing partnerships.

500px.com offers different memberships to cater to the needs of both professionals and hobbyists. The pricing for these memberships can be found on their Upgrade page.

The platform also provides a comprehensive guide on how to determine what to charge for photography services. This guide includes tips such as calculating costs, accounting for time, conducting market research, and seeking advice from trusted advisers.

For product photographers, studios may charge by the image and/or by the hour. Rates can range from $250 for setup, plus $50 per image, to $400-$500 an hour and up.

Regarding the refund policy on paid memberships, a full refund of the annual subscription payment can be requested within 30 days of initial purchase for Awesome and Pro memberships that do not include value-added services. However, refunds are not provided for monthly payments or recurring annual payments once processed.

The payment methods supported by 500px.com are as follows:

• Visa
• Master Card
• American Express
• PayPal

Please ensure that your card or PayPal account has sufficient funds and that the payment is not being blocked by your banking provider. If you encounter any issues, trying a different browser or payment method may help. Please note that this information is subject to change and it's always a good idea to check the latest policy on the website. If you need more detailed information, please refer to the Terms of Service on the 500px.com website.