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Getting a head start on your holiday shopping is helpful, especially if the photographer on your list is hard to shop for. With a little more time (and lists like this) to find a great gift, you can give them something awesome, fun,...

Black and white photography has a timeless appeal that invites the viewer to focus on the essentials: light, shadow, shape, and texture. Without color to guide the eye, black and white images rely on these fundamental elements, transforming even everyday scenes into captivating...

Before we know it, the holidays will officially arrive, and panic will set in... I, for one, try not to wait until the last minute to get gifts every year, which is why I put out these gift guides well in advance. But as...

Most photographers didn’t get into the industry because they particularly wanted to deal with all the little annoyances that come with running a business, like keeping meticulous track of their expenses, or answering email 20 times a day, or yes, marketing their services. In...

Let’s be real for a second—how boring does a topic like insurance sound? Who in their right mind wants to sit down and read about camera insurance? I get it; I used to be one of those people. In fact, a few years...

If you're like me, you're always searching for new and interesting ways to create unique landscape photos... And though long exposure landscape photography might sound like something that's reserved just for the pros, it's much easier than you might think. All you need is...

Without a doubt, you should have a good, solid tripod as part of your kit. After all, a stable base is one of the most important elements of capturing the best photos, particularly long exposures or photos in low-light situations. But sometimes, lugging a...

You’re a good photographer. The thing is, there are a lot of people out there who can also be called good photographers. You need some way to make yourself and your photography stand out. The question is - how do you do that? There...

Photography has been my world for over two decades (wow, nearly three decades, actually!), and with 16 years of running PhotographyTalk, I've seen countless people take their first steps into this amazing art form. Photography is one of the most accessible creative outlets out...

Running a wedding photography business is hard work, but the rewards are worth the effort. By “rewards,” I’m talking about the satisfaction of creating a special memory for someone, plus the profit you can make from doing so, of course! Building wedding photography packages...

It’s a natural progression as we get better at photography that we start thinking about how to start a photography business on the side. These thoughts often start when we share or show our images to people, and they say something like, “Your...

Now that we're firmly into October, it's time to start thinking about holiday gift-giving for 2024. The question is, what are the best gifts for photographers under $150? Well, I've compiled what I think is a pretty darn good list. While photography gear and...

Turning your passion for photography into a full-fledged career is a dream for many, but the journey is often more complex than it appears. That doesn’t mean the journey isn’t worth it, though! As a professional photographer, I've navigated through numerous challenges and learned...

When I think back to my early days as a photographer, I recall how frustrating it was trying to figure out the photography basics, like camera settings. I'm talking about learning aperture, shutter speed, and ISO... Though understanding these basics of photography is certainly needed,...

Using ISO in photography opens many possibilities for your images. ISO can help you brighten your images, introduce creative grain, and much more! Learn how to use ISO in this detailed guide.