Inspiration

6 Of My Favorite Photography Books

Sep 20, 2014 Jeff Guyer

I posed a question to the DIY writing staff last week. I was wondering how many of them still read hard-copy photography magazines, and if…



Creator Turns Old Photos From The Library Of Congress Into Creepy GIF Animations

Sep 13, 2014 Tiffany Mueller

With over 13 million photographs belonging to its collection, The Library Of Congress is one of the most extensive anthologies of images in the world….



Steve McCurry Recounts His Experience Photographing The 9/11 Tragedy

Sep 12, 2014 Tiffany Mueller

In a recent interview conducted by Sky Arte, iconic photojournalist, Steve McCurry, recounts his experience photographing the attack on the World Trade Center on September…



Video Clip Explores Age Old Conundrum Of Photographers–Do We Really Only Experience Present Time As An Anticipated Memory?

Sep 10, 2014 Tiffany Mueller

As a photographer, I’ve always just kind of assumed the duties of turning the present moment into the past without ever considering the downfalls of…



8 Reasons Why Professional Photography Is Harder Than it Looks

Sep 5, 2014 Jeff Guyer

It happened again about a week ago. The Conversation. You know the one. It starts innocently enough. “You’re a professional photographer?” “Yes. I am.” “Wow!…



Make Money As A High End Wedding Photographer

Sep 4, 2014 JP Danko

With our ongoing look at the wedding photography industry, so far we have looked at “How to Become a Wedding Photographer in 10 Easy Steps”…



Into The Night Will Motivate You To Go Outside And Take Photos During The Next Blue Hour

Sep 2, 2014 Tiffany Mueller

After sharing Roy Two Thousand’s Burning Man timelapse a couple weeks ago, I decided that I could probably cut back on my timelapse addiction for a while….



Portraits of Topless People Shot With A Taser

Aug 27, 2014 Udi Tirosh

Usually we try and look our best when we get our portraits taken, but how can one look good while being stunned with a taser…



Photoshop vs. Lightroom: What if You Had to Pick Just One?

Aug 27, 2014 Jeff Guyer

One of the questions I get a lot comes from new photographers wanting to know whether they should be working in Photoshop or Lightroom. I…



Tokyo Timelapse is a Beautiful 4k Timelapse

Aug 26, 2014 Tiffany Mueller

If you’ve ever lived in, or even just visited Tokyo, you are probably well aware of the vibrant nature and scenery that exists around every…