Before licensing a photograph or booking through a 500px profile, compare the gallery with the photographer’s established portfolio and contact details.

Check the gallery and photographer

  1. Compare the exact profile URL with the photographer’s own published links.
  2. Review image dates, captions and available EXIF details alongside the photographer’s other work.
  3. Check whether image credits, name and location agree across the gallery and portfolio.
  4. Confirm booking or licensing contact details through the photographer’s known website.
  5. Investigate a large batch of copied images paired with altered credits or an urgent payment request.

What to include in a report

  • Profile URL and direct image links.
  • Original portfolio references and screenshots of conflicting credits or contacts.
  • Upload dates and any booking or payment messages.

Build an impersonation report with the relevant URLs and screenshots.

500px Username Search Guide covers profile links and platform-specific search details.