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30 Inspiring Images of Coffee

June 9, 2019 · Steph Nelson

One way to find new ideas for photos is to look at your daily habits and capture those. For example, if you’re a coffee drinker, you can brainstorm dozens of ideas around coffee alone. It’s an excellent photography subject, not just for still life photos, but also for portraits and action shots. That’s one reason […]

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35 Inspirational Dandelion Images

May 14, 2019 · Steph Nelson

Dandelions are a beautiful sign that summer is approaching. They start flowering in late spring and flourish through the summer and early autumn. When their flowers drop off, they produce fluffy heads of seeds that float away in the wind. Though some gardeners view dandelions as weeds, the hardy plants are actually beneficial to a […]

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25 Landscape Photography Portfolios Worth Your Attention

March 29, 2019 · Steph Nelson

If you love traveling, being outdoors, and pushing yourself physically to capture places that none have photographed before, you might enjoy a career in landscape photography. To show you what’s possible, we’ve put together a list of 25 excellent landscape photography portfolios from professionals currently working in the industry. The photographers in this list come […]

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30 Amazing Examples of Concert Photography

March 7, 2019 · Steph Nelson

Concert photography is notoriously difficult. Unlike many other photography genres, concert photography gives you little control over the environment, subjects, and angles of your photos. You can’t always walk around freely or get close to the performers, and you often have to work with low light in a crowded space. Nevertheless, one fantastic concert photo […]

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40 Inspiring Examples of Street Photography

February 18, 2019 · Steph Nelson

Street photography can be either easy or difficult to pick up, depending on your perspective. On the one hand, you have a wealth of interesting subjects to photograph. You don’t need to plan a photo shoot or buy special gear to get awesome shots. If you live or work in a city, great street photography […]

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25 Beautiful Images of Seashells

January 28, 2019 · Steph Nelson

Seashells are excellent photography subjects because of their lovely colors, interesting patterns, and elegant beauty. They’re also easy to find. Even if you don’t live close to a beach, you can buy seashells in bulk at craft shops, general retail stores, or online. For photography, though, it’s best to find your seashells at a beach. […]

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This New Year, Become a Better Photographer by Doing Less

December 31, 2018 · Tim Kok

A few years ago, Greg McKeown wrote a book called Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, in which he argues that to be successful, you have to focus on a few important things and ignore everything else. His ideas and strategies are useful in many different areas of life, including photography. In this post, we’ll […]

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2019 Photography Challenge: 52+ Photography Techniques to Try Out

December 27, 2018 · Steph Nelson

This year, we’re buckling down on knowledge and technique, starting with this photography challenge. With 52+ techniques, this challenge will help you expand your skills, push your boundaries, and become a better photographer. Best of all, you won’t need to buy any new gear! We’ve chosen techniques that don’t require extra money or special equipment […]

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20 Excellent Double Exposure Photos: Film and Digital

December 3, 2018 · Steph Nelson

Double exposure photographs are a combination of two images, whether through accident or careful planning. Often, this combination leads to strange or surreal images, unlike anything you’d see in a single exposure. They have a ghostly or dreamlike quality that’s hard to copy with other techniques. Originally, double exposures were limited to film photography, but […]

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30 Creative Business Card Designs For Photographers

November 29, 2018 · Steph Nelson

Business cards date back to the 17th century, though they’ve changed a lot in 400 years. At first, they were mainly used as advertisements, handed out in public squares or markets. Called “trade cards”, they helped customers find a business at a time when streets weren’t numbered. Trade cards were strictly for public use. In […]

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