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Is Spirit Photography Real? The Strange History and Tricks Behind Ghost Photos
Leonard Skapp
Spirit photography is one of the strangest chapters in photographic history. For more than a century, photographers have produced images that appear to show ghosts,...
Where and How to Practice Photography: Practical Ways to Get Better
Leonard Skapp
If you want to get better at photography, the obvious answer is to take more photographs. Unfortunately, “take more photographs” isn’t particularly helpful advice when...
Is There Good Money in Photography? How Much Can You Really Earn?
Leonard Skapp
Is there good money in photography? Yes, some photographers make very good money. Others make very little. And plenty sit somewhere in the middle, making...
Is Photography a Good Career? The Pros, Cons and Reality of Being a Photographer
Leonard Skapp
Is photography a good career? It can be, but it’s probably not quite as simple as getting paid to wander around taking beautiful photographs all...
Is It Hard to Learn Photography? What Beginners Really Need to Know
Leonard Skapp
Is photography hard to learn? The good news is that the basics are actually pretty easy. The slightly less good news is that becoming really...
What Are the Elements of Photography?
Lydia Marlowe
The elements of photography are the building blocks that make up every image, and they fall into three groups: the technical elements that control exposure...
What Can You Do With a Photography Degree? Career Options Beyond Photography
Leonard Skapp
So, you’ve got a photography degree. Congratulations! You have spent several years learning about cameras, lighting, composition, visual culture and probably at least one piece...
Should I Become a Professional Photographer? What You Need to Know Before You Start
Leonard Skapp
Should you become a professional photographer? Maybe. But before you quit your day job, buy a £5,000 camera and announce on Instagram that you’re “following...
Where to Study Photography: The Best Ways to Learn Photography in 2026
Leonard Skapp
You don’t need a photography degree to become a good photographer. In fact, you don’t necessarily need any formal education at all. Photography is one...
How Long Does It Take to Get Good at Photography? The Truth About Learning the Craft
Leonard Skapp
How long does it take to get good at photography? Unfortunately, there isn’t a magic number of days, months or years after which someone suddenly...