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Believe That You Can Take Great Photos
Managing Editor Taya Iv offers some advice on finding confidence as a photographer in a world full of comparison and self-doubt. From...

Taya Iv
Jul 23


Horizons Photo Conference
I'll be speaking at the Horizons Fall Photography Conference in Durango, Colorado, October 2-5 . This conference gathers some of the most...

Ian Plant
Jun 25


10 Common Photography Mistakes to Avoid
Managing Editor Taya Iv offers some suggestions for avoiding common mistakes made by photographers. In the accompanying video, she...

Taya Iv
Jun 5


Making Images with Impact
Pro photographer Rick Sammon offers some thoughts on getting creative at ground level with his iPhone and a Platypod camera base while...
Rick Sammon
May 7


Just Keep Swimming
It is often said that sharks die if they stop swimming. Actually, this is true only for a few shark species, including great whites,...

Ian Plant
Dec 19, 2024


Take Better Landscape Photos by Creating a Sense of Place
Every landscape is different, each possessing its own unique magic. As a photographer, your mission is to find that unique magic, reduce...

Ian Plant
Oct 30, 2024


Watermarks in Photography
Creating a watermark is a personal choice that may be influenced by a variety of factors: where you publish your work, who you work with,...

Taya Iv
Oct 16, 2024


Photo Wars with Rick Sammon
Welcome to my new series, Photo Wars, where I have friendly competitions with talented photographers. Here's how it works: Both me and...

Ian Plant
Oct 3, 2024


How to Protect Your Camera Gear
If you take good care of your camera equipment, you can extend its lifespan and comfortably use it for years to come. There are a few...

Taya Iv
Jul 31, 2024


A New & Versatile TAMRON Lens for Sony E-mount Full-Frame Mirrorless Cameras
TAMRON recently announced a new addition to its lens collection for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras: the 50-300mm F/4.5-6 !...

Taya Iv
Jun 14, 2024


Delkin Devices Releases BLACK 4.0 - CFexpress™ Type B Memory Cards
It's difficult to enjoy taking photos when your memory cards are unpredictable. With this in mind, Delkin Devices came up with an...

Taya Iv
May 13, 2024


On Dealing with External Validation as a Photographer
Shortly after I developed an interest in photography, I started sharing my photos online. It was a great experience because it introduced...

Taya Iv
May 6, 2024


PictureCorrect's Photography Adventure Cheat Sheets
Every photographer knows what it's like to miss the perfect shot, especially when they're in an unfamiliar environment and don't know the...

Ian Plant
May 2, 2024


Behind the Lens: The Desert Southwest
In this new video series, I take you Behind the Lens as I describe my creative decisions for some recent photos I took exploring the...

Ian Plant
Apr 26, 2024


TAMRON's 28-75mm G2 Lens Is Now Available for Nikon Z Mount
TAMRON's 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens is now available for Nikon Z Mount! This is a high-quality lens that can help Nikon users push...

Taya Iv
Apr 20, 2024


How to Beat Creative Depression
If you've ever found yourself running out of photography ideas and not wanting to pick up your camera, you're not alone. Fortunately,...

Ian Plant
Apr 5, 2024


Artificial Intelligence: What Photographers Should Know
AI has been on many photographers' minds for a while. Writing a prompt in an AI program can produce astoundingly realistic images that...

Ian Plant
Mar 22, 2024


Tips for Selecting a Tripod for Photography
Tripods are an important tool, especially if you specialize in landscape or wildlife photography. If you don’t use a tripod while...

Ian Plant
Feb 13, 2024


Chasing the light in the Great Cypress Bayou
I recently got back from two weeks in the Great Cypress Bayou of East Texas, a hauntingly beautiful bald cypress swamp clad in waving...

Ian Plant
Nov 21, 2023


Tell a Story With Your Photos
If you really want to improve your photography, you need to master the art of telling a story with your photos. In the video below, I share some of my secrets for effective story-telling. The article then delves more deeply into some of these concepts. At the end of the article, I also share a video that is available exclusively for PRO members which demonstrates how I bring story-telling into the digital darkroom. Everyone and everything has a story to tell, and it is your

Ian Plant
Mar 20, 2023


How to Photograph Fog: 30 Inspiring Examples
Fog can add a magical quality to your landscape, wildlife, and travel photographs. In this article, I share several tips for successfully...

Ian Plant
Dec 2, 2022


Taking a Photo From Idea to Implementation
Great photography often starts in your head. Inspiration strikes you, beginning with some small seed of an idea. If left untended, it...

Ian Plant
Nov 17, 2022


Packing for International Photo Travel: Madagascar
I often get asked how I pack my photo gear for international travel. In this video, I share some tips for packing gear, and show you what...

Ian Plant
Aug 17, 2022


Make It Your Own
There are a lot of photographers in this wide world of ours, and standing out from the crowd has never been more difficult. It seems that...

Ian Plant
Jun 11, 2022
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