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Two Filters You Need for Landscape Photography
I'm always getting asked about which filters are needed for landscape photography. There are so many options out there, from UV filters all the way to warming filters. To be honest, most filters aren't relevant anymore for digital photography, but I think that every landscape photographer should have the following two filters: a polarizing filter and a neutral density (ND) filter . These two filters allow me to control reflections, manage brightness, and take creative long
Ian Plant
Dec 3, 2025
The Perfectionism & Overthinking Trap
Five weeks into my Mandarin studies, my teacher said, “Taya, don’t be afraid. Just speak without thinking.” I already knew the fundamentals by then, but my fear of not pronouncing every word correctly kept getting in the way. Her comment awakened something inside of me, a kind of bravery that I hadn’t felt in a long time. Reading a single word is a simple task, but overthinking and perfectionism blow it out of proportion. That experience made me think about photography. How
Taya Iv
Nov 5, 2025
Find Your Photo Happy Place
If you want to improve your skills as a photographer, you need to find your happy place. I’m not talking about a state of mind, although having a positive attitude surely helps when taking photos! I’m talking about finding a place that inspires you and that has plenty of diverse photo opportunities. This is your GO-TO place whenever you need to scratch your creative itch. Finding your photography happy place is crucial to your development as an artist. Ideally, your happy pla
Ian Plant
Oct 22, 2025
Why You Need a Photography Mentor
Mentorship is the process of learning from someone with more experience than you. Oftentimes, this involves receiving constructive criticism, ideas, and guidance that improve your skills and help you reach new heights. Having a photography mentor isn’t mandatory, but it can make a significant difference in your creative journey. In the video below, I speak with Photo Masters founder Ian Plant about his personal experiences with mentors like George Stocking and the unique te
Taya Iv
Oct 14, 2025
Behind the Lens - "The Queen and Her Court"
Photographers often talk about creative or artistic "vision," but what does this really mean? Part of developing your vision is learning...
Ian Plant
Sep 24, 2025
The Magic of Black and White Photography
During my entire career as a professional photographer, I have always shot in color. Part of the reason was commercial — I reasoned that color photos were more likely to attract attention — and part of the reason was that, quite simply, I love color. Recently, however, I decided to build a black and white photography portfolio by digging through 20 years’ worth of raw photos in my digital archives, something that I started referring to as "Project Monochrome." "Project Monoch
Ian Plant
Sep 10, 2025
Interview with Mitchel Wu
I was incredibly excited to sit down and talk with pro toy photographer Mitchel Wu. Yes, "pro toy photographer" is in fact a real thing! In a world of relentless Instagram repetitiveness, Mitchel's photos really stand out, imbued in equal parts with whimsy, wonder, and magic. Talking with Mitchel left me feeling inspired, energized—and dare I say—young again. Even though I don't plan on doing toy photography, I couldn't wait to pick up my camera and chase some wonder for myse
Ian Plant
Aug 13, 2025
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, 2025
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