The more you dig into advice about photography—and really, probably advice about anything—the more you will find conflicting advice. One of these contradictions is within the way we’re taught to work on or to pursue our art...

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Not long ago, I had the chance to talk with a childhood friend. We started reminiscing about school—the teachers who shaped us, the friends we made, and the moments that stuck with us. Some of our classmates are still around, while others have passed on. We talked about our kids and grandkids and how our interests changed as we got older.

At some point, we landed on music. It has always been a big part of our lives...

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Weddings are momentous occasions that encapsulate the essence of love, commitment, and celebration. As such, the decision of whether to allow guests to take photos during the ceremony can spark considerable debate. This nuanced discussion touches on preserving the sanctity of the moment, while also embracing modern social practices and personal preferences. Let's dive deeper into the arguments on both sides, and explore potential compromises that cater to various needs and expectations.

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As photographers, we pour our hearts into our work, often searching for the next opportunity to showcase our art. But what happens when that opportunity comes with a price tag—literally? Lately, I’ve been wrestling with a growing trend where photographers are asked to pay to submit their photos to contests or books. It’s been on my mind, and frankly, it’s a bit troubling. Let’s explore why this practice is gaining traction and whether it’s truly fair to the artists who create the work.

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Creating new photographs is an incredibly exciting thing. I think at one time or another, we’ve all rushed home with our digital negatives to process them quickly because we’re just so eager to show them to the world. And that excitement is wonderful—we should be excited about our photography. It’s that kind of passion that breathes life into it and keeps us producing more photographs.

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Photojournalism is more than just taking pictures; it’s about capturing the essence of events as they unfold, often in the most challenging circumstances. During the Trump rally assassination attempt, the true spirit of photojournalism was on full display. Four seasoned photographers stood their ground in the photo pit while an intern, understandably, fled the scene. This incident highlights the bravery required in this field and underscores the dedication to getting the shot that tells the story...

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Oh, those were the days! It's incredible how much has changed since I was a kid in Hinton, West Virginia. There was something almost adventurous about needing to go to the payphone two blocks away to talk with a friend.

I remember it vividly. The payphone stood under a big tree right next to the courthouse. It felt like a secret mission every time I left the house, coins jingling in my pocket, ready to make that call. The payphone was a sturdy old thing with a heavy receiver and a slightly scratched glass window that always reflected the sun just right...

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Can you force creativity? Should you force creativity? The answer to the first question is most definitely yes—you can force creativity. But for the second question, things get a bit murky. My gut instinct is to say that no, you should not force creativity. But, sometimes, you have to.

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Since painting with light is what we photographers do, we’ve discovered over all these decades how to utilize light in many different ways. When you stop to consider it, there are hundreds, if not thousands, of things we can do simply by manipulating light. We’ve learned to apply colors to lighting or to utilize the colors of the ambient lighting around us. Intensity varies — sometimes bright lighting is what we need, and other times, we seek to capture as little light as possible to focus on specific, hard-to-capture points of light, as is the case with long nighttime exposures.

Color and availability are just two of three major factors concerning lighting. There is another, one that maybe we don’t pay attention to as much as we could, and it can have as dramatic an effect on our images as color and availability. This third factor is the direction or angle of the lighting. Once you consider this, you’ll see how this aspect can revolutionize your photography. Let’s look at some of the things you can do with angular lighting...

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Audiences are a tricky beast! Who are these people? On the broad scale, we often categorize our audiences into two groups: Those who look at prints, and those who consume photography digitally. But that is painting with a very, very broad brush—and it’s vital that we go deeper to really understand audiences and their various disparate fragmentations.

I’ll explain why it’s critical to understand these audiences in a bit. First, let’s examine how these audiences fragment into smaller groups. For instance, on the digital side of things, it’s not good enough to say “digital viewers.” Digital audiences can be subdivided into social media audiences, those who visit photographers’ websites, those who subscribe to email lists for PDF images, those who follow digital photography magazines, and so on...

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