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2017 Photography Challenge: 52 Subjects to Photograph

December 26, 2016 · Steph Nelson

Need help thinking of a great New Year’s resolution? We got you covered with this Photography Challenge. To finish the challenge, you have to photograph 52 specific subjects in 2017. Taking on this challenge can be a simple way to push your creativity and expand your photography portfolio and skills in the new year. It’s […]

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24 Awesome Ski Photos

December 19, 2016 · Nate Kay

Photography during the winter can be difficult, especially when it’s cold, the snow is blowing, and the light isn’t great. It’s times like these that make you want to put your camera down, curl up by the fire, and stick to catching up on your editing. Ski photography adds so many other elements to the […]

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Custom Photo Backdrop Ideas

December 12, 2016 · Nate Kay

Whether you’re a professional portrait photographer or are throwing a party, having the right backdrop on hand for your studio or photo booth is important. Matching the theme for a big event, having the inventory of different custom backdrops in your studio to get the shot just right with a client, or creating a fun […]

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Sham of the Perfect: 25 Honest, Beautiful Photos of Family Life

October 14, 2016 · Steph Nelson

Children can be both a source of inspiration and a challenge for photographers. Especially when they’re your own kids, you may find yourself too busy to take pictures or experiment with other subjects and ideas. For Erika Roa, Lacey Monroe and Natasha Kelly, the main problem with parenting was that it made their lives too […]

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Beautiful Photos of Trees and Woodlands by Matthew Dartford

July 26, 2016 · Steph Nelson

When a day job inspires someone to get into photography, it’s usually because the job is dull or uncreative. Photography becomes a form of escape or an avenue for creative expression. However, for landscape photographer Matthew Dartford, buying a camera was actually part of his job. As a digital illustrator, he works with photography almost […]

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Beautiful Photos of Children Enjoying Summer by Iwona Podlasinska

July 2, 2016 · Steph Nelson

Iwona Podlasinska is a Polish photographer whose pictures capture the magical world of her two boys and two nieces. Although she’s been taking photos for a long time, the birth of her first son inspired her to start taking photography more seriously. She bought a nice camera, but still had no idea how to create […]

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22 of the Most Famous Mountains in the World to Photograph

June 13, 2016 · Tim Kok

Any mountain can look impressive in a photo because of its massive size and beauty. However, there’s a select group of mountains that have celebrity status. We’ve put together a list of mountains that are famous for their epic climbing history, unique shape, rich mythology, and/or impressive size. Perhaps not so surprisingly, many of these […]

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40 Outstanding Examples of Conceptual Photography

April 5, 2016 · Steph Nelson

Some genres like landscape photography are easy to identify. However, more abstract genres like conceptual photography can seem vague and even confusing, especially for beginners. What does a conceptual photo look like, exactly? And how can you know whether your photo fits that label? Basically, you can call your photo “conceptual” if you’re using it […]

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30 Astonishing Photographs of Spider Webs

February 5, 2016 · Tim Kok

It’s fascinating to watch spiders spin their webs. What makes a particular spider create one design, while another will come up with something totally different? They truly are works of art, which catch flies as a bonus. For photographers, spider webs are an excellent combination of biology and design. There are many ways in which […]

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30 Striking Photos Showing the Beauty of Urban Decay

January 5, 2016 · Tim Kok

When buildings are abandoned and forgotten, it’s the end of a story. Slowly these old structures will be reclaimed by their environment. This process of urban decay is sad and beautiful. It’s also a unique photo opportunity, according to urban explorers. Photographers of urban decay focus on what happens after the end, when buildings are […]

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