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5 Photographer Biographies That Are Worth A Read

Take a closer look into the life of some of the most influential and notable photographers in history. Here are five photographer biographies that are worth getting your hands on.

30 Tilt-Shift Lens Photos That Will Make You Need One

Tilt-shift lenses are notoriously difficult to use (well), but when perfected, they can create unparalleled artistic portraits.

How to Keep Camera Battery Warm in Cold Weather

Use this quick tip to keep your batteries warm while you're shooting in extremely cold temperatures.

How & Why To Shoot On Colored Seamless Backgrounds | Improving Your Portraits

Regardless of your subject, the inclusion of colored seamless backgrounds can differentiate and improve your work.
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Best iPhone Camera Accessories to Expand Your Creative Toolkit

The iPhone is not just a phone; it’s a highly portable device with some of the best camera technology you can have. With the iPhone’s camera, you can exercise your creativity and build your photography skills everywhere you go. It’s also worth noting that the iPhone camera only represents the foundation. Like most conventional cameras, ... Read more

Ruko U11MINI 4K RC3 Review: A Sub-250g Drone That Actually Makes Sense for Beginners

The bottom line: The Ruko U11MINI 4K RC3 delivers usable 4K video, a 3-axis gimbal, and 96 minutes of flight time across three batteries, all under 249g and under $500. It’s not a DJI killer, but it’s a legitimately good first drone for photographers testing aerial content without the regulatory headaches or financial commitment of ... Read more

Best CRM for Photographers: Real Tools, Real Photographers, Real Results

Photographers lose more potential bookings to a disorganized inbox than they care to admit. A bride emails on a Tuesday afternoon, they’re on a shoot, and by the time they circle back three days later, she’s already signed with someone else. Sound familiar? This isn’t a problem you solve with better time management or more ... Read more
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Learn the Art of Visual Storytelling Through Photography

Storytelling in photography is an invaluable tool that allows us to communicate beyond words and deliver a visual narrative that touches our hearts and minds alike.  An image, or a set of images, that tell a story can have a profound impact on the viewers, connecting with them on a level beyond the aesthetics of ... Read more
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Forest Photography Tips & Guide for Better Photos

Forest photography offers a unique creative challenge: capturing the interplay of light filtering through canopies, the textures of ancient bark, and the mood that only woodlands can provide. Whether you’re drawn to misty morning scenes, dramatic light rays, or intimate details of forest floors, mastering forest photography requires understanding both technical skills and the unique ... Read more
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PPI vs DPI: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters to Photographers

PPI and DPI are both very important terms for any photographer who wants to display their images as beautifully as possible.

Better To Shoot in B&W Or Convert in Post?

Kishore Sawh

Shooting B&W in-camera has some massive benefits, and digital just makes it great training. Here's how easy it is to set-up and why you should

Good News for Film Fans: Fujifilm Will Re-Start Black & White Film Production

David Crewe

Fujifilm has just announced it will re-start black and white film manufacturing this year and will bring out a new version of its former Acros film.

How to Make Strong Black & White Images Using Gradient Maps

Brittany Smith

Make timeless black and white images, quickly, and easily.

Ansel Adams On ‘Photography With Intention’

Kishore Sawh

Essential advice and thought provoking words from and about Ansel Adams.

Photoshop Trick Using the BW Adjustment Layer To Brilliantly Alter Color

Kishore Sawh

Sometimes using Photoshop can be both really effective and really easy. This trick is great for beginners and avid users alike.

Impossible Project’s New Instant Film 2.0 | Faster, Sharper, Better, With Polaroid Blood

Kishore Sawh

The Impossible Project is releasing new and better instant film than ever before. With a Polaroid mastermind at the helm, this is something to be excited about.

Post-Mortem Photography – A Morbid Photographic Legacy Of The Victorian Era

Kishore Sawh

During the Victorian Era families chose to memorialize their loved ones with a photograph since it was cheaper than a painting. Often the loved ones were dead.

Father Of 6 Shares The Enchanting Youth Of His Children: La Famille

Kishore Sawh

In La Famille, French photographer Alain LaBoile turns our attention back to the virtues of a simpler time; one of mischief, drama, camaraderie, imagination, and innocence. What can come across as a chronology of memoirs, can feel like a tribute to family, and a salute to generations past.

Shooting A Tokyo Train At 600 ‘Frames’ A Second To Freeze A Moment

Kishore Sawh

Photographer Adam Magyar takes us into a common scene of a subway and shows us the little elegant parts of life we miss.

Don’t Throw Away that Image! How to Save and Edit an Imperfect Capture

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Sometimes we get an image that has great content but is techinically imperfect. Rather than throwing away a misfocused image for example, we can show you how to save and improve that image.

Do You use a Filter, Hood, or Neither on Your Lenses?

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There is an article on PetaPixel about how much of a difference there is between a cheap UV filter and ...