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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 ...

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 ...

Hit the Books with Dan Milnor: How Printing Got Me Hired as a Photographer

Hit the Books with Dan Milnor: How Printing Got Me Hired as a Photographer

Printing your work helps secure photography jobs. It has for me since 1996. Yes, we are right smack in the middle of the Digital Age, but print has a ...

Hit the Books with Dan Milnor: Lessons from Antarctica—Simplifying for Success

Hit the Books with Dan Milnor: Lessons from Antarctica—Simplifying for Success

A year ago, I was headed to Antarctica. The trip became a reality when a photographer friend arranged for me to gain passage on a ship headed south. Before this ...

East to West: Around the World with The Raw Society

Behind the Books

East to West: Around the World with The Raw Society

In 2016, Jorge Delgado-Ureña and Christelle Enquist co-founded The Raw Society. At first, the organization focused solely on offering on-location photography workshops. Over time, The Raw Society grew into ...

Cultivating Creative Cross-Pollination with Dan Milnor

Cultivating Creative Cross-Pollination with Dan Milnor

I was recently asked if I had any regrets in life. I thought to myself: Where do I begin? I mean, I do, but I try to focus on ...

Zoom In, Zoom Out: Fact, Fiction, and the Art of Photographic Storytelling with Dan Milnor

Zoom In, Zoom Out: Fact, Fiction, and the Art of Photographic Storytelling with Dan Milnor

From photojournalism to creative storytelling When I decided to make photography my career, I chose photojournalism as my specific area of study. You know, that genre of photography with all ...

Hit the Books with Dan Milnor: Rotate your view and redefine your portfolio

Hit the Books with Dan Milnor: Rotate your view and redefine your portfolio

Discover how Dan Milnor redefined portfolio design with creative bookmaking techniques. Stand out using Blurb photo books, magazines, and print-on-demand tools.

Creative Advice: Being a photographer wherever you find yourself

Creative Advice: Being a photographer wherever you find yourself

In this new series, we will be featuring creative advice from different members of the Blurb community. This post comes from professional photographer Dan Milnor, Blurb's Creative Ambassador. While ...

Student portfolios: Your ultimate guide

Planning & Creating

Student portfolios: Your ultimate guide

"Creating a portfolio is defining who you are," says Mike Davis. "It's a reflection of your essence." Davis is a visual editor, author, and educator who has helped countless students ...

Hit the Books with Dan Milnor: Lessons from an Expedition

Hit the Books with Dan Milnor: Lessons from an Expedition

On January 12, 2024, I returned from an expedition to Antarctica. Before I can break down the lessons learned from this little adventure, there is something else that needs ...

Hit the Books with Dan Milnor: Snapshot Photography Tips

Hit the Books with Dan Milnor: Snapshot Photography Tips

I just bought another camera. I’m not proud of it, but it seemed like the thing to do at the time. I’ve spent the better part of my adult ...

Hit the Books with Dan Milnor: Top Photography Advice

Hit the Books with Dan Milnor: Top Photography Advice

Photography is all the rage these days, and this is something I am happy about. The fact that more people are making more images means the documentation of human ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

8 Tips for Photographing the Holidays

8 Tips for Photographing the Holidays

The holiday season brings with it a unique energy, from bustling days of gift shopping and social events to momentous family trips and heartwarming celebrations. In this flurry of ...

How to photograph fog, food, the moon, artwork and more

How to photograph fog, food, the moon, artwork and more

Can a photograph ever do justice to its subject? It’s a question that drives photographers to hone and perfect their craft as they strive to make images that reflect ...

How to Take Better Photos

Design Tools, Photography

How to Take Better Photos

Let’s face it, for those of us consumed by both the idea and practice of photography, we find ourselves in a constant struggle to improve. There seems to be ...

10 types of photographs every photographer should take

10 types of photographs every photographer should take

Whether you are building a professional photography portfolio, crafting a photo book for family, or simply pursuing a passion, some shots are simply compulsory. Here are 10 types of ...

What Makes a Great Photographer?

What Makes a Great Photographer?

I wish I could say, “Takes one to know one,” but being named a great photographer isn’t something you do for yourself. You wait until a variety of other, ...

How to be a photographer

How to be a photographer

Dan Milnor has built a wide-ranging and hugely successful career out of his passion for photography. So who better to ask how to become a photographer? Whether you’re just ...

How to Curate Your Family Holiday Photos

Planning & Creating

How to Curate Your Family Holiday Photos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bge1TIBdvF0 During the holidays, everything is a little bit more beautiful. From decorations to delicate sweets, to parties, and visits with faraway family and friends, ‘tis the season with a ...

Hit the Books: How to Take Photographs on the Road

Hit the Books: How to Take Photographs on the Road

I have a long and interesting set of memories when it comes to the road trip, with both family and friends. There was the agonizing trip to the Football ...

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