Inspiration

Dear New Photographer…

Sep 26, 2014 Jenna Martin

I’m writing this post because I was up late last night on a Facebook forum, reading close to 200 comments about new photographers and what…



The Types of People You Find in a NEW Photographer Facebook Group

Sep 26, 2014 Missy Mwac

Lynn Cartia (AKA Missy Mwac) wrote this wonderful list and we are happy to share it with you. The Expert: This is the photographer so eager…



Autonomous Quadcopters Used For The Most Wonderful Choreography

Sep 25, 2014 Udi Tirosh

Usually when we features drones (or quadchopters, or UAVs) we share on how they invade privacy, crash on private property or cause violent misunderstandings. But…



How I Invested 8 Months In Creating A 2.5D Movie To Attract New Clients

Sep 24, 2014 Tihomir Lazarov

To attract new clients, I decided that I needed something a bit different for my portfolio. I had a crazy idea and no money, but…



Things Clients Say To Photographers – How Many Have You Heard?

Sep 24, 2014 Tiffany Mueller

What do the phrases “Can you upload these to facebook?”, “Can you send me the RAWs?”, and “Is that how you’re going to edit it?”…



10 Ways to Know You’ve Photographed a Wedding

Sep 23, 2014 Missy Mwac

Lynn Cartia (AKA Missy Mwac) wrote this wonderful list and we are happy to share it with you. 1. The mascara on your “shooting eye” is…



An Optical Illusion That Turns Celebrities Photos Into Monsters (But Only In Your Mind)

Sep 22, 2014 Udi Tirosh

Take a minute to watch the video above. Focus on the middle cross. Now watch it again and focus on either on the sides. We…



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…



Listen To The Humble Philosophy Of A Pro Photographer In This Gorgeous Short Film

Sep 19, 2014 Tiffany Mueller

Thorsten von Overgaard is a Denmark based portrait and documentary photographer a refreshingly humble approach to his craft. On a recent week long journey to Rome,…



Shooting A Composite Image In Iceland With A $40,000 60MP Phase One 645DF+

Sep 18, 2014 Tiffany Mueller

Commercial photographer, Lauri Laukkanen, was recently presented with the opportunity to travel to Iceland with a loaner Phase One 645df+ and IQ260 digital back (a…