inspiration

6 DIY Holiday Gifts For The Photographers In Your Life

Chris Nachtwey

What are you to do when you have no idea what to buy the photographers in your life? Go the DIY route!

Inspiration & Plagiarism: The Good, Bad, & The Ugly

J. Cassario

I have often preached that it’s your ability as an artist to stand out and be different that will set you apart and make you great. One of the most famous and well known artists in our history, Pablo Picasso, was known for his originality in his work. He was also the artist that once said, “Good artists copy, but great artists steal.” Wait, what?!?

Business Is Slow | Tips For Getting It Back Up To Speed

Chris Nachtwey

Business slow? Don’t stress (too much); I’m here to offer up some suggestions for getting through that bump in the road.

Ikea’s New Commercial Is Fit For Your Dreams & The Silver Screen

Kishore Sawh

Ikea has teamed up with some brilliant creative companies to produce a beautiful and inspiring commercial all about the comfiest place in the world...your own bed.

5 Photographer Biographies That Are Worth A Read

Michelle Bird

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.

Imagery From a Life at Sea | Interview With Joel Woods

Chris Nachtwey

Joel Woods is a full time commercial fisherman. Check out his photography to see what it’s like to work on an active fishing vessel.

Five Ways to Get Inspired for Your Next Shot

Will Nicholls

We all hit the proverbial photographic wall at multiple points in our career. You feel like you’ve photographed everything, and don’t know where to look next for another picture. Take a look at these top 5 tips for getting inspired, and hopefully it won’t be long until you’re clicking away again!

UV Lights and Body Paint | Von Wong Inspires Again In This BTS Video

Chris Nachtwey

Von Wong mixes body paint and UV lights together to make surreal images. Check out the BTS!

Tips for Successful Timelapse Photography with Corey Rich

Chris Nachtwey

In the Nikon sponsored video below, Corey Rich shows you how he sets up his gear to create a beautiful star-filled timelapse.

An Epic Underwater Photo Shoot -Tips for Success with Benjamin Von Wong

Chris Nachtwey

To make epic, creative images you need a good vision, plan, and team. Benjamin Von Wong is great at pulling all those pieces of the puzzle together and never fails to impress.

An Inside Look at Von Wong’s Magical World Without Photoshop

Kishore Sawh

“Childhood memories, fantasy, and a world within a world,” sounds befitting of a Christmas dream. That’s how Ben Von Wong ...

Book review: “No Words” by 1x.com

Lauri L.

Every year, since 2008, 1x.com, the premier website for fine art photography and the only curated photo-site on the internet, has been publishing a yearbook featuring the best approved photos from the past year.