500px Affiliate Program
Network: Direct / In-House
At a Glance
Program Health
About 500px Affiliate Program
500px is a photography community and licensing platform where photographers can showcase work, connect with other photographers, and earn money through photo licensing. Their contributor program offers 60% revenue share on licensed photos, effectively functioning as an affiliate/contributor hybrid. 500px has 16 million+ photographers and distributes photos to major stock agencies. For photography content creators, recommending 500px as both a community and income source creates a strong value proposition.
This program is listed in SaaS & Software, Photography & Video. It is managed through the Direct / In-House network. The commission model is percentage.
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Pros
- 60% licensing revenue share
- 16M+ photographer community
- Photo distribution to stock agencies
- Portfolio hosting included
- Easy approval
Cons
- Licensing income is variable
- Photography-only niche
- Revenue depends on photo quality
You will be redirected to the program signup page
Frequently Asked Questions
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How does 500px licensing work?
Photographers upload to 500px and opt into licensing. When photos are licensed by buyers, photographers earn 60% of the licensing revenue. -
How many photographers use 500px?
500px has a community of over 16 million photographers from around the world. -
Can 500px be used as a portfolio?
Yes, 500px serves as both a photography community for discovery and engagement and a portfolio platform for showcasing professional work.
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