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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.



Totality from 50,000 Feet: NASA Pilots Chased the Solar Eclipse

Sep 1, 2026 Soumyadeep Mukherjee

Millions of people enjoyed and photographed the Total solar eclipse on August 12. For NASA, however, it was a chance to do some science! NASA…



Seven Habits That Will Change Your Life as a Photographer

Sep 1, 2026 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

Not every habit that shapes your photography happens behind a camera. In fact, many of them have nothing to do with gear, technique, or editing….



Are Your Old Photos Worth Money? Here’s What Collectors Look For

Aug 31, 2026 Alysa Gavilan

Are your old photographs worth money? Learn what makes vintage and antique photos valuable, from rarity and history to the photographer and condition.