

Photography
I imagine that those of you who spend your lives with a camera in hand won’t need an introduction to Adobe Lightroom, but for those new to editing photographs, ...

Photography
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 ...

Photography
Exploring the images you can’t explain
One of the things you are told early in your photography career is that you must be merciless when it comes to editing your photography portfolio. You hear things ...

Photography
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 ...

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 ...

Photography
Hit the Books with Dan Milnor: Adventures of an Amateur Birder
You might think midlife crisis or the rekindling of a long-lost love, but the real reason for my sudden passion for birds comes from a chance encounter during the ...

Photography
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 ...

Photography
Hit the Books with Dan Milnor: Finding Story
One of the most common questions I receive is, “What should I photograph?” All of us are searching for a life of intention, a life of purpose, and a ...

Photography
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 ...

Photography
Hit the Books with Dan Milnor: Embracing Local Photography
In 1996, I was working as a freelance photographer, and although I had been working full-time for several years, I was still very much at the beginning of my ...

Photography
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 ...

Photography
Hit the Books with Dan Milnor: Photographing in Winter
I spent most of my adult life in a one-season city. Much of the year was entirely predictable. I owned no winter coat and never really had to even ...

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 ...

Photography
11 Photography Mistakes and How to Overcome Them
A few simple tips can go a long way toward improving your photography skills. Check out Dan Milnor’s advice for avoiding common pitfalls behind the lens.
Those of us who ...

Photography
How to Find a Photography Mentor in 6 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 ...

Photography
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 ...

Ideas & Examples, Photography
Behind the Book: Chasing Magic
Photography shown in hero image by Brynn A. Schmidt, Kathy Linford, and Maricel Quesada Jara
For every breathtaking landscape or wildlife photo, there’s often a personal story or tale of ...

Photography
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 ...

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 ...

Photography
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 ...

Photography
#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 ...

Photography
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, ...

Photography
Hit the Books with Dan Milnor: Film vs Digital Photography
I was fortunate to come up in photography during the analog era. My love of photography began in the darkroom while watching my first print come to life in ...

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 ...