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How writing can help your photography

About five years ago I started writing almost every morning and it’s helped my photography and my business. Below I explain how. “The Artist Way” “The Artist Way” is a book/workbook by Julia Cameron. It had been recommended to me by a fellow artist (or two). When I first got

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Mobile Mondays: Beginner’s guide to smartphone gimbals

While many smartphone models are now getting better built-in stabilizations, smartphone gimbals still come in handy. If you’re thinking about buying one, here’s a beginner’s guide that should answer all your questions. In the video above, UK-based Simon Horrocks shared some tips and tricks for mastering smartphone gimbals. He covers

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Jesse Dittmar's Book Overexposed front and back covers

Overexposed: Book of portraits all made on film

Jesse Dittmar’s new book, “Overexposed,” shows his personal work shot on film during digital portrait assignments. He may very well be this century’s Yousuf Karsh. Celebrities in black & white When the review copy of “Overexposed” by Jesse Dittmar arrived, I was excited. The book is exquisite. I knew Jesse’s

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Visual Storytelling Conference heads to Vegas

NAB Show is around the corner. This epic show for broadcasters and other video professionals coincides with meetings and industry sessions galore. If you’ve ever been on the fence about going to the show, but thought that it may not be for you because you are a photographer, social media

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Travel Notes: Photographing Venice’s Carnival (Part 1)

Elaborate, colorful, creative costumes — what photographer could resist an opportunity to photograph Carnival? I am not sure how long I have been aware of Carnival, but it has always been a curiosity to me. Interestingly enough, my social media news feeds stirred curiosity with my followers. I discovered there

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Photography and the law: Top 3 legal issues in 2023

So, you’ve invested countless hours perfecting your photography skills and are finally ready to share your work. But after publishing your photos on social media, you find someone has used your work without your permission. Imagine posting a beautiful photo on Flickr, only to have a big company use it

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Build your family photography portfolio, fast

When starting out as a family photographer, it’s important to photograph lots of families to build your experience and confidence. Most of us start out photographing our own families: Nieces and nephews, our own kids or our friends’ families. But at some point, you have to start working with strangers,

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