A few years ago, Greg McKeown wrote a book called Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, in which he argues that to be successful, you have to focus on a few important things and ignore everything else. His ideas and strategies are useful in many different areas of life, including photography. In this post, we’ll […]
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2019 Photography Challenge: 52+ Photography Techniques to Try Out
This year, we’re buckling down on knowledge and technique, starting with this photography challenge. With 52+ techniques, this challenge will help you expand your skills, push your boundaries, and become a better photographer. Best of all, you won’t need to buy any new gear! We’ve chosen techniques that don’t require extra money or special equipment […]
The Best National Parks for Landscape Photography
National parks provide some of the most iconic views and beautiful landscapes. As a result, the parks are a tremendous resource for photographers as well as tourists. But with so many parks it can be quite difficult to choose which ones you want to visit. In the following list, we’ve put together seven of our […]
20 Excellent Double Exposure Photos: Film and Digital
Double exposure photographs are a combination of two images, whether through accident or careful planning. Often, this combination leads to strange or surreal images, unlike anything you’d see in a single exposure. They have a ghostly or dreamlike quality that’s hard to copy with other techniques. Originally, double exposures were limited to film photography, but […]
Surf Photography Tips: Learn the Basics of Taking Great Photos in the Water
Spending time floating amongst the waves in the ocean can be quite therapeutic, just like photography, especially when you’re free of deadlines and other work obligations. Combine photography with surfing, and you’ve got a perfect day! In this article, we’ll review 8 tips for surf photography, from keeping your gear safe to actual surf photography […]
30 Creative Business Card Designs For Photographers
Business cards date back to the 17th century, though they’ve changed a lot in 400 years. At first, they were mainly used as advertisements, handed out in public squares or markets. Called “trade cards”, they helped customers find a business at a time when streets weren’t numbered. Trade cards were strictly for public use. In […]
The Grimm and Jonah: Dog Photography by Katie McLellan
Katie McLellan is a dog lover and photographer from Port Orchard, Washington. She started taking photos just over a decade ago after she adopted a Belgian Malinois named Grimm. She wanted to capture her antics to show others, then ended up loving photography, too. She loved photographing Grimm so much that she upgraded her camera […]
Beautiful Photos of London by Laura McGregor
Laura McGregor is a British photographer who commutes between Hitchin, Hertfordshire and South London. Commuting into London has given her a unique perspective of the city as both an outsider and an insider. As a commuter, she sees the city at its most dreary moments, with tired workers traveling long distances to get to their […]
20 Gritty Examples of Noir Photography
Noir photography is a spin-off of film noir, a genre of Hollywood thriller or crime movies that were popular in the 1940s and 1950s. The genre is marked by its cynicism and dark atmosphere, reflecting the anxiety of American society after World War II. The style is so distinctive that a single photo can capture […]
20 Cool Photos of Crows and Ravens
Ravens and crows have a poor reputation in many cultures, as they’re associated with death, warfare, trickery, and bad luck. This reputation, along with their black feathers and chilling cry has made them a common part of scary movies and literature. From Alfred Hitchcock’s horror film The Birds to Edgar Allan Poe’s famous poem “The […]