Inspiration

A GI Got a Leica from a Captured Soldier and Spent a Decade Photographing Post-WWII World Rebuilding

Sep 15, 2026 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

John Baer didn’t set out to be a photographer at first. In 1945, while serving with the 644th Tank Destroyer Battalion, he acquired a Leica…



NASA Astronaut’s Photos from ISS Reveal How Cities Have Changed at Night

Sep 14, 2026 Soumyadeep Mukherjee

Cities look very different from space after dark. Over the past two decades, the view has kept changing. The orange glow that once covered many…



A New Supernova in NGC 7331: You Can Photograph It Too

Sep 13, 2026 Soumyadeep Mukherjee

If you had photographed NGC 7331 a few weeks ago, you would have captured a familiar deep-sky scene. The galaxy‘s bright core would sit among…



When Technical Knowledge Gets in the Way of a Good Photograph

Sep 11, 2026 Alysa Gavilan

Learning your camera is important, but photographer Martin Castein argues that technical knowledge can eventually become a distraction from composition, light and the moment itself.



Do You Really Need a Full-Frame Camera for Wedding Photography?

Sep 10, 2026 Alysa Gavilan

Wedding photographer John Branch has spent years working with smaller-sensor cameras. His lens choices offer a different approach to building a professional wedding kit.



A NASA Image Manipulation Trick is Now Revealing Ancient Rock Arts

Sep 8, 2026 Soumyadeep Mukherjee

A faded painting on a rock wall can be difficult to reveal in a photograph. Centuries of weathering can leave its colors almost indistinguishable from…



Why Your Photos Still Feel Flat, Even When Everything Is Right

Sep 3, 2026 Alysa Gavilan

Why do some technically good photos still feel flat? Learn how light, anticipation, composition and one extra element can make your photos more engaging.



The Uncomfortable Trick That Could Make You a Better Photographer

Sep 2, 2026 Alysa Gavilan

Want to become a better photographer? Try these uncomfortable photography exercises designed to break habits, challenge your eye and improve your skills.



2026 Audubon Photography Awards Winners Announced

Sep 2, 2026 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

The National Audubon Society has announced the winners of the 2026 Audubon Photography Awards, now in its seventeenth year. Judges once again awarded prizes to…



What Do You Really Need to Become a Photographer?

Sep 1, 2026 Alysa Gavilan

What do you really need to become a photographer? Learn about the equipment, skills, education, portfolio and practical experience you need.