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Not Sure Where to Start with Photography? Start Here!

Lydia Marlowe
Where to start with photography? It's simpler than the gear ads suggest: pick up whatever camera you have (your phone counts), learn the three settings that control every photo, choose one type of photography to focus on, and then shoot constantly. You don't need to buy anything or take a course to begin – you need a clear first step and the willingness to take a lot of bad photos on the way to good ones.

Ethics Tips for Nature Photography: Getting the Shot Without Doing Harm

Lydia Marlowe
The most important ethics tips for nature photography come down to one principle: never put the shot above the welfare of your subject or its...

Where to Buy Photography Equipment? Here Are the Best Options

Lydia Marlowe
Buying camera gear should be the fun part. However, the sheer number of shops – and the horror stories about gray-market lenses and dodgy marketplace...

How to Become a Wedding Photographer in 2026: A Step-by-Step Guide

Leonard Skapp
Wedding photography can look like a dream job from the outside. You get to attend beautiful events, capture important moments, and create images that people...

Where to Sell Photography Prints? These Are Your Best Options

Lydia Marlowe
The best places to sell photography prints are: your own website, print-on-demand marketplaces like Fine Art America and Society6, Etsy, dedicated photography platforms like SmugMug,...

What Does RAW Mean in Photography? RAW vs JPEG Explained

Leonard Skapp
If you’ve spent any time learning photography, you’ve probably come across the term “RAW.” It’s often recommended by professional photographers, appears as an option in...

How to Photograph the Milky Way: A Beginner’s Guide to Astrophotography

Leonard Skapp
Few photography experiences are quite as rewarding as seeing the Milky Way appear on the back of your camera for the first time. What looked...

Where to Sell Photos Online? Start Here

Lydia Marlowe
If you’re wondering where to sell photos online, there are three main ways: through stock agencies, on your own portfolio platforms, or even on marketplaces...

Candid Photography: What It Is and How to Do It Right

Lydia Marlowe
Some of the most memorable photographs ever taken weren’t posed at all. That’s candid photography, and when it works, it has an honesty that no...

Top Ways to Practice Photography for Beginners (and Everyone Else)

Lydia Marlowe
The best ways to practice photography is to carry a camera every day (your phone counts), shoot (self)-portraits, and study the work of others. But...