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Shoot outside your comfort zone: here’s how and why to do it
Steven Starr
One of my goals as a photographer is to always improve. Regardless of how well others may think my work is I am always trying...
I was in a refugee camp with my cameras when Trump shut the borders. Here’s what I saw
Daniel Farber Huang
I was documenting the Souda refugee camp in Chios, Greece in January, when President Trump signed the Executive Order to close US borders to immigration...
How to use motion blur to create action
Robert Cornelius
Apparently I have a thing for making dragons. It’s not surprising, seeing as I grew up collecting them and have always been a proud fantasy-nerd....
Do photographers see what other people don’t?
Martin Cox
I had a few hours to kill before work this morning. So I decided to head down to a public garden a few miles from...
2 Cheap Films You’ll Love To Shoot With
Vincent Moschetti
It’s about time to give some fame to two cheap films in price but by no means in quality. It can be tempting to go...
Concert photography jobs: how you can make more money by shooting music
Matty Vogel
There are a lot more music photographers than there are music photography jobs — that’s just how it is in this corner of the industry....
Help! How do I Budget for a Photoshoot? (a guide for clients)
Derek Heisler
A frequent and normal question I often get from my first-time direct clients (non-agency) is; “What is your rate?” (I never work on a per...
Are cheap ND filters really any good?
Barry Mountford
Using ND filters is a great way to get creative with your photography, creating motion in your images with long exposures, being able to shoot...
What lenses should you use for the Sony A7 Series?
Nicholas Goodden
Following my recent post on the reasons why I switched from Micro Four Thirds to Full Frame mirrorless, I thought I should share my thoughts...
How I work with Color Harmonies to improve my photos
Robert Cornelius
Being a full-time huge fan/buddy of the guys over at the RAWexchange store, I often get asked to check out their new material. Well friends,...