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ISO doesn’t matter, and here is why
Dec 20, 2024
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
For years, photographers have been told to keep their ISO as low as possible to avoid noise. Many stick religiously to ISO 100, thinking it’s…
Stop taking photos – start making them!
Dec 18, 2024
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
As a photographer, I’m sure you’ve heard people talking about “taking” vs. “making” a photo many times. But how exactly do you tell them apart,…
Should you really stick to your niche? Well, yes and no!
Nov 27, 2024
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
If you’re a photographer or videographer, you’ve likely heard advice urging you to “niche down.” If “the riches are in the niches,” meaning specialization is…
Should you “lie” in your photos to make them stand out?
Nov 25, 2024
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
If your photos don’t “lie,” they’re not good enough. Tom Marsh of Yorkshire Photo Walks has recently noticed this unsettling trend in photography, pushing you…
From burnout to breakthrough: Five key steps to breaking the creative block
Nov 13, 2024
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
For many of us creative folks, periods of low inspiration and creative block are inevitable. Max Kent also felt disconnected from his craft, but found…
Ten signs you’re a better photographer than you think
Nov 11, 2024
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
We all go through questioning our abilities and skills from time to time. If you struggle with impostor syndrome, this probably happens all the time….
Stop believing these nine myths about “real” photographers
Nov 6, 2024
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
With so much advice floating around, it’s easy to get sidetracked by tips that don’t really help you grow as a photographer. In his recent…
These cute farm animal portraits are the comic relief we all need
Nov 6, 2024
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
I’m a sucker for farm animals, and one of my dreams is to own a little farmhouse and keep goats, donkeys, cows, horses and other…
Here’s how to recognize and deal with burnout as a photographer
Oct 23, 2024
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion that can significantly impact your creativity. And not only that but your overall well-being. It’s…
Latest industry survey shows growth of niche photography, self-taught photographers, and more
Oct 17, 2024
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Even if you’re not a fan of statistics, here is a report that I’m sure you’ll find interesting. Aftershoot surveyed over 500 professional photographers, shedding…