Inspiration

A Hyena with a Zebra’s Head Wins CUPOTY ‘Death & Decay’ Showing Nature at its Rawest

Apr 10, 2026 Alex Baker

Death isn’t pretty, but it is pretty compelling. The latest ‘Death & Decay’ challenge from Close-up Photographer of the Year (CUPOTY) leans fully into nature’s…



Filmmaker Yu Kano Leverages CAD/CNC for Camera Desktop Manufacturing

Apr 7, 2026 David Prochnow

Yu Kano, a Japan-based filmmaker, faced a common challenge in the film industry: creating custom camera equipment required outsourcing to manufacturers, which led to long…



Hoppy Easter: 10 Fun Things to Photograph for Easter

Apr 5, 2026 David Prochnow

Easter is the one time of year when it’s socially acceptable to photograph your food, your décor, and small children dressed like pastel marshmallows. If…



In the AI Era, Your Photos Matter More Than You Think

Apr 4, 2026 Dunja Đuđić

If you’ve been on social media for longer than, like, one day, you know how much AI slop there is. And not just slop –…



Be an April Fool: 10 Goofy Pranks to Photograph

Apr 1, 2026 David Prochnow

April Fool’s Day (1 April) is the one glorious occasion when your camera roll can become a gallery of harmless chaos. If you’re feeling mischievous,…



Lost Your Photography Mojo? Maybe You Don’t Need to Fix It

Mar 31, 2026 Dunja Đuđić

When you lose your photography drive and get stuck in a creative rut, there are two routes – one is to stay disciplined even though…



These Five Photography Mistakes Take Years to Fix. Here’s How to Avoid Them

Mar 29, 2026 Dunja Đuđić

Some photography mistakes are easy to spot and fix right after you see the photo on your LCD display. And others are sneakier and repeat…



Ten Photography Improvement Tips that Actually Hold You Back

Mar 28, 2026 Dunja Đuđić

No matter how long you’ve been into photography, I’m sure you’ve heard and read plenty of photography tips. Some of them are pure gold, some…



Amateur Astronomer Detects Near-Earth Asteroid Ahead of Major Sky Surveys

Mar 27, 2026 Soumyadeep Mukherjee

Systematic surveys now dominate the discovery of near-Earth asteroids. Facilities such as Pan-STARRS and ATLAS routinely scan large areas of the sky each night using…



Here’s How to Really “Enjoy the Process” as a Photographer

Mar 26, 2026 Dunja Đuđić

“Just enjoy the process.” You’ve probably heard it a thousand times, right? But here’s the thing: no one ever really explains what that means or…