Joy is a film photographer, writer, and visual storyteller based in Manila, Philippines. She is drawn to conceptual portraits and surreal imagery, which she also strives to flesh out in her own work. Her photos have been featured on Flickr and several independent film photography blogs and magazines.
We are often told to approach mistakes and errors with aversion. This year, however, why not adopt a different perspective and learn from these photography mistakes instead? No matter how silly or simple they may be, they all provide us
I love photography challenges. I always find it entertaining and inspiring to see what photographers can come up with given the constraints and rules of these activities. If you’re into landscape photography, today’s 70mm challenge with Nigel Danson and James Popsys may be particularly
The film look remains a popular creative style for various digital photography projects. Admittedly, however, it’s not always practical or doable to shoot actual film. Fortunately, we can always turn to various editing techniques to bring the look to our
It’s been over a year since Gregory Leonard accidentally discovered Comet Leonard using the Catalina Sky Survey’s 1.5 meter telescope. It was easily the most anticipated object in the night sky for pretty much the entire month of December 2021.
If you’re already a seasoned film photographer, you must already be familiar with CineStill BwXX. Chances are, you’ve also heard about the Eastman Kodak Double-X, which is actually what the CineStill black and white film is. But if you’re a
Thinking of getting some new photography gear to kickstart your creativity this year? Before you pick up a new camera, lens or accessory, consider investing in some learning resources instead. Photo books are always great choices for this purpose, as
No matter the kind of photography you want to do, it’s important to have a good understanding of how white balance works. Apart from getting the whites accurately, it will also make sure that you get the colors right. New
Still on the fence on what to get for your first camera? The list of options get longer by the year, so it’s easy to find yourself overwhelmed. To help narrow down your options, you can start by comparing a
New to portrait photography and not quite sure which aperture to use to get the results that you want? It always helps to learn from examples. And, nothing beats an actual photoshoot to give you a better idea of what
One of the best ways to learn about best photography practices is to learn from the masters themselves. Fortunately, we have many of them who are willing to share their wisdom through various online platforms. Among them is Nat Geo
The new year brings us the chance to look back at our photography from the past year, taking note of what worked and what didn’t. Did you have a hard time staying creative, getting back to projects, or trying something
Vintage Polaroid cameras remain popular among film photographers despite the rarity of compatible instant films. The older the model, the more difficult it is to get film for it these days. But, knowing Polaroid fans, someone among the DIY crowd
The film look remains a popular creative style for various digital photography projects. Admittedly, however, it’s not always practical or doable to shoot actual film. Fortunately, we can always turn to various editing techniques to bring the look to our
It’s been over a year since Gregory Leonard accidentally discovered Comet Leonard using the Catalina Sky Survey’s 1.5 meter telescope. It was easily the most anticipated object in the night sky for pretty much the entire month of December 2021.
If you’re already a seasoned film photographer, you must already be familiar with CineStill BwXX. Chances are, you’ve also heard about the Eastman Kodak Double-X, which is actually what the CineStill black and white film is. But if you’re a
Thinking of getting some new photography gear to kickstart your creativity this year? Before you pick up a new camera, lens or accessory, consider investing in some learning resources instead. Photo books are always great choices for this purpose, as
No matter the kind of photography you want to do, it’s important to have a good understanding of how white balance works. Apart from getting the whites accurately, it will also make sure that you get the colors right. New
Still on the fence on what to get for your first camera? The list of options get longer by the year, so it’s easy to find yourself overwhelmed. To help narrow down your options, you can start by comparing a
New to portrait photography and not quite sure which aperture to use to get the results that you want? It always helps to learn from examples. And, nothing beats an actual photoshoot to give you a better idea of what
One of the best ways to learn about best photography practices is to learn from the masters themselves. Fortunately, we have many of them who are willing to share their wisdom through various online platforms. Among them is Nat Geo
The new year brings us the chance to look back at our photography from the past year, taking note of what worked and what didn’t. Did you have a hard time staying creative, getting back to projects, or trying something
Vintage Polaroid cameras remain popular among film photographers despite the rarity of compatible instant films. The older the model, the more difficult it is to get film for it these days. But, knowing Polaroid fans, someone among the DIY crowd
Want to make the most out of winter’s photo opportunities? While it’s not the first to come to mind this season, it’s still possible to do a bit of wildlife or winter bird photography. If your location allows, you can
Planning to start early with this year’s landscape photography practice? Consider putting a little twist to your first shoot for the year. A photography challenge may be a good idea to jumpstart your creativity. Let’s start with a quick and
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