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The Real Reason You Suck on Photo Sharing Sites – The Bots are Beating You
Andy Hutchinson
Photographers join photo-sharing sites for a variety of reasons. Sometimes it’s as simple as a need for recognition and the occasional pat-on-the-back. In fact I...
The camera matters and here’s why, but it’s not in the way you’re thinking
Jacob James
For as long as I’ve been photographing, I’ve always had a soft spot for gear and the technical side of photography. In the beginning, I...
How I transformed an ordinary girl into Supergirl
Steve Thewis
The response to the Supergirl image I posted on social media a few days back has been amazing. DIY Photography contacted me and asked me...
Are there only two types of photographers?
Guest Author
I will probably get a bunch of hate for this post but whatever. Hopefully, my message will help some of you. I realise this website...
These are 28 common mistakes in Street Photography you should avoid
Sebastian Jacobitz
1.Always using the Manual Mode One common misconception and Street Photography mistake is the believe that professional photographers always use the manual mode and therefore...
Inspiration, imitation, and landscape photography; is it OK or Unethical?
Gary Crabbe
Whose image is it anyway? When does inspiration or imitation of a landscape photo cross the line or go too far? Recently a few things...
How I sprayed powder on people for a McDonalds campaign
Julien Apruzzese
Thursday, September 29, 2016, it is 10:00 am and I have a meeting at Boulogne in the office of the White Dog agency. Everything starts...
The new Sigma 14mm f/1.8DG Art – Is it an astrophotographer’s dream lens?
Allen Murabayashi
When it comes to taking photos of stars, the best camera/lens combos are the ones that capture the most light. Some photographers like to use...
Imitation and inspiration: All of Photography is a Remix
Eric Kim
A lot of us labor to be ‘original’ in our photography— but realize, everything in photography and life is a remix: One of the biggest...
Caffenol – Processing film with coffee and other supermarket ingredients
Ross den Otter
I’ve processed a lot of film. My first rolls were processed in the bathroom sink when I was a 13 year old kid. Later, I...