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The fear of photographing in public and how to overcome it
Sebastian Jacobitz
The joy of Photographing on the street comes from close and engaging photos. Displaying the human nature and emotions in a way that the audience...
Tips for finding and capturing the lunar fog bow
Göran Strand
A month ago I had never seen a lunar fog bow, now I have seen three. I got to see my first lunar fog bow...
Photography Isn’t a Contest: why You Should Stay Away from Photography Contests
Eric Kim
I wanted to write to you about photography contests — why I generally recommend staying away from them. First of all, if you enter your...
Make a DIY Big Dome Port Underwater Housing for your DSLR for less than $50
David Wahlman
If you’ve done research into underwater housing (and their cost), you’ll know how expensive they can be. In some instances, they cost more than the...
Portrait Photography: can you capture what lies behind the social mask?
Enzo dal Verme
I focus my lens not on the forms but on the life that animates them. That’s what attracts me. If this triggers something in you,...
Will Traveling Make You a Better Photographer?
Eric Kim
When I was 20, I was dissatisfied with my photography. I felt like I was being limited by where I lived. I thought if I...
Nobody Paints Their Red Soles Purple
Missy Mwac
“I just purchased a beautiful painting. It was in a gallery and I fell in love with it. It cost quite a bit of money,...
This is why you should post-process your photography
Patrick Beggan
I took the best photo of my life today. I came down from the mountain and loaded it up on my computer. When I brought...
I proposed to my girlfriend in the darkroom with a hidden message
Paul Fehr
My name is Paul Fehr, and I recently proposed to my girlfriend, Ale, in a photography darkroom. Here’s how I did it. Ale and I...
These 50+ movie color palettes show how to effectively use color in film
StudioBinder
Considering cinema’s origin in black and white, it’s not surprising that many filmmakers have an obsession with color in films. From wardrobe choices and color...