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Getting stuck in the cycle of overconsumption can hold back your creativity. Watching endless tutorials or reading gear reviews might feel productive, but it can leave you overwhelmed and unable to take meaningful action. For anyone struggling with this, finding the balance between learning and doing is key to moving forward.

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The Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM OSS lens stands out due to its apodization (APD) element, which creates exceptionally smooth bokeh. Here's how it performs in practice.

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If you're navigating your creative journey, staying inspired and finding success can feel overwhelming. In this video, a seasoned freelance photographer shares valuable lessons from his decade-long career.

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Lighting can transform even the most boring locations into compelling, visually engaging scenes. You don’t need an elaborate setup or a perfectly styled space to create interesting photos. The secret lies in how you use light to add depth, atmosphere, and dimension to your shots.

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Sigma has continued to enhance its reputation for crafting high-quality, affordable optics, and its new RF-mount lenses—the 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary and 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary—are no exception. Designed with APS-C sensors in mind, these lenses aim to provide a balance of portability, performance, and cost-efficiency, making them highly appealing to enthusiasts and professionals alike. Here’s a closer look at what makes these lenses stand out, their practical performance, and their specific pros and cons.

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Exploring your local area for landscape photography can be a surprisingly effective way to sharpen your skills and experiment with new techniques. While traveling to new, exotic locations often feels more rewarding, the familiarity of your home patch offers unique opportunities to grow and refine your approach.

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Motorsport photography is a niche of the craft that is not only underappreciated — at least in my opinion — but is far more difficult than it gets credit for. In this video, an expert motorsport photographer gives you a breakdown of what it's like to do it for a living.

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Long-exposure photography isn’t just for tripods and perfect lighting conditions. With the right technique, you can create surreal, motion-filled images handheld, even on a rainy day. This can turn an otherwise uninspiring scene into something captivating.

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Today, I’d like to take you along on a little thought experiment. If I were to get into a magical de-aging machine and be placed in a position to restart my career all over again in 2025, which camera might I choose to take me into battle?

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Self-doubt can creep into any creative process, but in photography, it has a way of growing unchecked. That inner critic can leave you questioning your abilities, even if you’ve won awards or spent decades honing your craft. It’s not a lack of skill that fuels this doubt—it’s often how you compare yourself to others and how you view your own work.

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The decision to turn photography from a passion into a profession is a leap many dream about but few take. It’s a deeply personal journey, shaped by ambition, risk, and the challenges of balancing creative freedom with financial stability. For outdoor photography, in particular, the realities can be even more complex.

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Mistakes are part of growth in any craft, including photography. For landscape photography, where conditions and circumstances can change in an instant, even experienced professionals find themselves relearning old lessons. These missteps aren’t just frustrating—they’re also opportunities to adjust your approach, improve, and refine your process.

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Lighting is one of the most powerful tools you can use to shape your images. Yet, there’s a lot of confusion surrounding it. Understanding these nuances can make or break how your shots come together.

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The Orton effect brings a dreamy appearance to an image. This effect, named after photographer Michael Orton, is nearly always added in post-processing. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to add this effect in-camera? This can be accomplished with a double exposure.

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Ultra-wide zoom lenses are a staple for capturing expansive landscapes, tight interiors, and immersive vlogging footage. Canon’s RF 16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM offers an affordable, lightweight, and versatile option for creators who want high performance without breaking the bank.

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If you're stuck for ideas for your portraiture with the weather unpleasant in many parts of the world, you're in luck. In this behind-the-scenes video, watch how easy it is to setup a high-key, wintery shoot with beautiful results.

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Editing your images is about more than just making them look good; it’s about using tools effectively to achieve the results you envision. Understanding how the basic adjustment panel and the tone curve in Lightroom work together can significantly improve the dynamic range, contrast, and tone of your images.

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Hold on to your pocketbooks, photographers and creatives! HoneyBook’s latest price hike has everyone scrambling to recalculate their budgets. Starting February 4, the cost of HoneyBook’s Starter plan is set to increase by a whopping 89%!

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Straightening your photos and adjusting their composition can make a huge difference in the final look of your images. With Photoshop’s tools, you can fix crooked horizons, add missing details, and even enhance composition with precision and ease.

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Understanding what elevates a good image into a truly great one isn’t just about having the right tools. It’s about refining your approach to light, composition, and the story behind every frame. By breaking down these concepts, you can start to see meaningful improvements in your work.

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