This Week in Photography (Issue #41)
Here are the best photography articles, videos, and resources we came across this week.
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The Top Five Photography Trends of 2026
As photography enters 2026, the industry is undergoing a quiet but meaningful shift. After a long period shaped by highly polished aesthetics⊠Read â
Ricoh GR IV Monochrome Announcement, M4/3 Sales
A monochrome version of Ricohâs GR IV camera, with a couple of tricks up its sleeve. And other latest photo news from Photography Life. Read â
Hasselblad X2D II 100C vs. Fujifilm GFX100 II: The Real Decision Points
Hasselblad just made the medium format question harder in a good way, with the Hasselblad X2D II 100C landing as a real-world tool instead.. Read â
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15 Creative Photography Challenges to Reignite Your Inspiration
Break out of your routine, see the world differently, and rediscover the joy of creating with these fun photo challenges! Read â
Real Estate Photography: A Beginnerâs Guide for Side Hustlers
You probably already own most of what you need to start making money in real estate photography. If youâve been shooting as a hobby for a while, youâve got a camera body, maybe a wide lens, and you know your way around Lightroom⊠Read â
From Shoot to Delivery: What a Smooth Photography Workflow Actually Looks Like
For many photographers trying to move from hobbyist to professional, the biggest struggle is not talent or gear. Itâs workflow. Missed emails, unclear client feedback, slow turnaround times, and last-minute scrambling are common pain points. Read â
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Trying to Replicate Kodak Tri-X 400 35mm Film Stock in Photoshop
Watch as photographer Mike Moloney tries to replicate film stocks in Photoshop during a photo editing session stream. Watch â
Three Techniques for Creating Lomo Effects in Photoshop [TUTORIAL]
Learn three different, easy techniques for making amazing lomo and light leak effects in Photoshop. Watch â
A Beginner-Friendly Guide to Color Grading in Lightroom
Color grading is one of the most transformative parts of the editing process. Itâs where a good photo becomes your photo shaped by your taste, your creative voice, and the emotion you want to express. Read â
How I Color Grade My Drone Footage in Premiere Pro [FULL BEGINNER WALKTHROUGH]
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Insta360âs CEO Seemingly Teases Two All-New Cameras
Insta360âs CEO and founder, Jingkang âJKâ Liu, posted a very interesting photo on Chinese social media site, Weibo, leading to rampant speculation about⊠Read â
Aerospace Student Invents Mount That Turns a Drone Into a Handheld Camera
Alongside being an aerospace engineering student, Tyler Staub and his brother, Calvin, also started a drone service company to capture aerial media for local businesses. Now you can... Read â