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Working backwards
I recently returned from a scouting trip to Patagonia. I’m slated to teach a workshop in Chile early next year, and Patagonia is one of those places I needed to see ...
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The career question most people fumble
Imagine this. You, just beginning your career, thinking it’s going to be an uphill slog, suddenly encounter someone who asks, “What’s the dream? Money is no issue. Tell me ...
Behind the Books
Inside Critical Mass, the competition giving photographers a real shot
Polly Gaillard has spent most of her career orbiting photography from every possible angle—making it, teaching it, writing about it, and living with the particular vulnerability that comes from ...
Behind the Books
Why this Emmy-nominated photographer walked away from traditional publishing—twice
Marc Karzen has spent his career in rooms most photographers never get near. Born in Paris and raised between Louisville and Los Angeles, he came up as a magazine ...
Behind the Books
The photographer with a massive following proving not everything belongs on a screen
At just 22, photographer and filmmaker Bohdan Lee has already built the kind of creative momentum many spend years chasing. What started with an iPod Touch and a curiosity ...
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Dan Milnor on how we’ll photograph, print, and publish in 2026
They say time moves faster as you get older. At fifty-seven, I can tell you—it’s no joke. I’m still scribbling last year’s date in my journal, and suddenly it’s ...
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Merciless and meaningful: editing your year in photos
Behind many of the best photographers is a dazzling array of the best editors. Photographers can be masters of their craft, but might not be able to edit their ...
Behind the Books, Photography
The marvelous world and books of photographer Arthur Tress
Editors note: This post was originally published on May 29, 2014 and most recently updated on November 12, 2025.
Arthur Tress has been taking pictures for more than five decades, ...
Behind the Books, Photography
Talking Cuba and Cyanotypes with Photographer Allan Jenkins
Editors note: This post was originally published on June 3, 2014 and was updated on November 12, 2025.
Allan Jenkins’ work combines the best of traditional and modern photography techniques. ...
Photography
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 ...
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One camera, one lens, photography with intention
A few years back, a friend with a successful YouTube channel told me, “Hey, Milnor, make a film and send it to me.”
“I don’t make films,” I said.
“I don’t ...
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Hit the Books with Dan Milnor: Give Me Mood Over Perfection
“I don’t want to hit print until it’s perfect.”
If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard this statement, I could buy a mid-level Toyota Camry. I might ...
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Hit the Books with Dan Milnor: Do, Don’t Watch
“I don’t have time to read.”
I hear this at least once a week, typically when someone sees me reading and decides to let me know that even though they ...
Behind the Books
Iceland (Second Edition): Behind the Book with Greg Lehming
So often, we consider books as the culmination of a long process of creation, editing, design, and those final, perfecting touches. We get it: Making a book is not ...
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Hit the Books with Dan Milnor: How to Grow Without Losing Your Soul
Last weekend, I drove south to work on my ongoing New Mexico project. What project, you ask? Well, that’s a bit complicated.
The origins of this project date back to ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
Tips & Tricks
Collaborative books and publishing: How to blend creative disciplines for a unique final product
Back in ye olden days of publishing, a single book required the involvement of dozens of craftspeople. If the paper was meant to last, it had to be made ...
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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 ...
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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.
Blurb
Photo submission do’s and don’ts
Here are some tips on how to best photograph yourself and your book when submitting images to Blurb! This allows our creative team to best showcase your work across ...
Inspiration
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 ...
Self-Publishing
Image quality checklist: Is your photo ready for print?
When self-publishing a book of your photography, excellent image quality is crucial. Your photos are the star of the show and what will make or break the final printed ...