Inspiration
Should we let our photographic failures rule us?
This week I wanted to touch on the subject of failure. Mistakes and times when everything just seems to go wrong. Is it possible to…
Photographing Nightlife: Do Cameras Kill all the Fun?
At the beginning of January, I was having a drink with a friend of mine. As it usually goes at this time of year, we…
Do you have what it takes to become the official White House photographer?
The concept of official White House photographer was established in the 1960s and started with John. F. Kennedy. Since then, every president of the US,…
A young Russian changes the world’s view on his homeland using his best “weapon” – photography
When a country or region is associated with war and conflicts, it’s difficult to change the public opinion. But a young photographer Magomed Shapiev is…
10 useful tips for digital photographers who want to go analog
When digital cameras became widely available, many photographers have switched from analog to digital shooting. Now we’re deep into the digital era, but it seems…
This photo retoucher gives new life to even the most damaged photos
How many old photos do you have in your family archives that seem to be damaged beyond repair? Ukrainian photo retoucher magician Tetyana Dyachenko would be able to…
This video shows what the ugly side of landscape photography looks like
Everyone has those days when it would be better if they just stayed in bed. Photographers also have them, and often things simply don’t…
Timelapse video of Aurora Borealis from an airplane window will take your breath away
Shots from an airplane window can be truly beautiful. And shots of Northern lights can be even more beautiful. But how about combining these two?…
How to create a strong focal point and manage attention inside your photographs
Focal point is a term that photographers and photography blogs throw around continually. “Create a focal point,” it’s said, “it should be the first and…
What is the “Visual Anchor” in Your Photo?
Imagine a boat at sea, that is swaying in the ocean. Without an anchor— it would float away (and possibly be captured by pirates). What…





































