Hit the Books with Dan Milnor: Put Play into Practice

Hit the Books with Dan Milnor: Put Play into Practice

Not everything is meant for public consumption. This might seem counter to the general trend of modern society, where every moment of every day is shared and shared passionately. ...

Cookies by Chef Coy: Behind the Book with Secoyah Browne

Behind the Books

Cookies by Chef Coy: Behind the Book with Secoyah Browne

What began as a late night stress-relieving activity from a job in real estate finance has become a brand worth watching and a cookbook you’ll want to literally sink ...

How to take creative risks and get comfortable doing it

Planning & Creating

How to take creative risks and get comfortable doing it

Taking risks in your creative endeavors can be as intimidating as it is essential. The path less traveled often leads to the most extraordinary outcomes. Yet, many of us ...

Photography

Photo culling made easy: Tips to save time and energy

Photo culling made easy: Tips to save time and energy

If you’ve ever opened a folder and found thousands of photos staring back at you, you know the feeling: instant overwhelm. The duplicates, near misses, and almost identical shots ...

Product photography tips and tricks to drive sales and boost your brand

Whether you’re selling cookbooks, art prints, jewelry, stationery, or handmade home goods, high-quality product photography can turn your creations into a memorable brand experience and drive those all-important sales. We ...

7 portrait photography lessons from Dan Milnor’s Image Breakdown

7 portrait photography lessons from Dan Milnor’s Image Breakdown

Learn how to make great portraits and take your work from screen to print. Portrait photography seems simple at first glance: one subject, one frame, one fraction of a second. ...

Best photo editing software for creatives

Best photo editing software for creatives

There are so many photo-editing software choices today. Some programs focus on fundamental adjustments like tone and color grading. Others are best at denoising and retouching or feature an ...

Top 11 photography trends of 2023

Top 11 photography trends of 2023

In the creative world of photography, trends are constantly evolving to keep up with technological advancements and cultural shifts. If you're like us, you're always searching for new ways ...

How to plan a wedding shot list

How to plan a wedding shot list

After all the researching, planning, coordinating (and, let’s be honest, stressing), your wedding day is sure to be picture perfect. But what about the perfect pictures? That's why you ...

How to use pictures to tell a story

How to use pictures to tell a story

The adage, “A picture is worth a thousand words," is undeniable. Photographers know best that images can bring stories to life and build powerful connections through a lens. A ...

The welcome return of film photography

The welcome return of film photography

What is it about film photography? For the first time in decades, Eastman Kodak Company is actively hiring film technicians while watching consumer demand for film skyrocket. Once considered ...

How to create a digital photo archive

How to create a digital photo archive

In a world where digital photo albums and social media have made photo-sharing ubiquitous (with all your digital photos scattered across devices and cloud locations), it's more important than ...

Photo contest: right outside your door

Photo contest: right outside your door

Photographers travel far and wide in search of the perfect subject. But sometimes, there’s greatness to be found right outside your door—literally. Consider it a creative challenge: Show us ...

Photographic Lighting Techniques

Photographic Lighting Techniques

They say the best light is the light you have with you. As photographers, this begins with natural light also known as available light. In other words, what light ...

Introduction to Documentary Photography

Introduction to Documentary Photography

Award-winning photographer and author Dan Milnor talks about what it takes to become a documentary photographer and how to stay the course while doing it. I love documentary photography and ...

11 photography mistakes and how to overcome them

11 photography mistakes and how to overcome them

A few simple tips can go a long way toward improving your photography skills. This is photographer Dan Milnor’s advice for avoiding common pitfalls behind the lens. Those of us ...

How to find a photography mentor in six steps

How to find a photography mentor in six steps

Photography is a funny thing. A photography practice often starts innocently enough but can soon become a complete and total compulsion, something that creeps into our mind before, during and ...

5 Photographers to Follow

5 Photographers to Follow

When I was first asked to write this post, a cascade of faces and names began to flow through my mind, as did a level of excitement I’ve not ...

DSLR vs. Phone Cameras: How to Choose

DSLR vs. Phone Cameras: How to Choose

With the invention of the cell phone, and subsequent invention of the cell phone camera, came an explosion in the popularity of photography. Suddenly, everyone with a cell phone ...

What is Film Photography (Analog Photography)?

What is Film Photography (Analog Photography)?

Luckily for all of us, analog photography, also known as film photography, is all the rage. The Digital Revolution which descended on photography in the mid to late 1990s ...

Mirrorless vs. DSLR Cameras: How to Choose

Mirrorless vs. DSLR Cameras: How to Choose

Before diving into the similarities and differences between mirrorless and DSLR cameras (and how to choose), let’s take a step back. Looking at the history of photography even briefly ...

#MyBlurbMoment Giveaway

#MyBlurbMoment Giveaway

With the constant ups and downs of this year, it was the ingenuity of creators who provided glimmers of hope and inspiration in a world of chaos. The photographers ...

13 Thanksgiving Dinner Picture Tips & Ideas

13 Thanksgiving Dinner Picture Tips & Ideas

There’s plenty to look forward to at Thanksgiving celebrations, from the quality time with family and friends to the rich culinary traditions. As you prepare for the holiday feast, ...

How to organize photos on your phone

Photography, Planning & Creating

How to organize photos on your phone

We know how it goes. The photo collection on your phone is always growing, and it can easily become a source of frustration—especially when you’re trying to choose images ...

12 Landscape Photography Tips

12 Landscape Photography Tips

It’s no wonder photographers of all skill levels are drawn to landscapes. You get to plan your own adventures to beautiful destinations near or far, spend quality time in ...

How to take good photos with your phone: 33 tips and tricks

How to take good photos with your phone: 33 tips and tricks

Gone are the days when high-quality photography was exclusive to those with expensive cameras. Today, armed with nothing but your phone, you can photograph striking images worthy of gracing ...

11 Tips for Photographing Spring

11 Tips for Photographing Spring

Spring is an exciting time to have your camera in hand. The natural world is in bloom, so you can look forward to more daylight hours, warmer temperatures, and ...

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