This Week in Photography (Issue #44)
Here are the best photography articles, videos, and resources we came across this week.
đĄ Inspiration
The most epic camera store youâll ever see
Weâre in Japan for the CP+ Expo and took two of our editors, Abby and Mitchell, on their first trip to Yodobashi Camera, Tokyoâs biggest camera store. See what they discovered. Read â
Artemis II Astronauts Will Bring 10-Year-Old DSLRs With Them to the Moon
The four Artemis II astronauts set to make history by traveling further away from Earth than any human in history will be taking 10-year-old DSLR cameras with them â rather than modern mirrorless. Read â
The Messy Middle Is the Point (Chase Jarvis)
Letâs talk about a part of the creative process that almost nobody celebrates â but everyone eventually meets. You start something because you feel alive doing it. Thereâs momentum. Thereâs curiosity. Thereâs possibility. And then⊠the middle shows up. Read â
Intimate photographs of 1970s East London squatters discovered decades later
Found after the photographerâs death at 99, Joyce Edwardsâ previously unseen portraits document the people who reclaimed abandoned homes and went on to create a rare social housing project that still survives today. Read â
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đ„ Photography Tips
Is Photography School Still Worth It? Self-Taught vs. University Degrees Online in 2026
Professional photography keeps changing, shaped by new technology, faster workflows, and clients who expect polished results on tighter... Read â
A Photographerâs Practical Guide to Selling Prints
Selling photo prints has gotten harder. There's more competition, more noise online, and⊠Read â
What are the best tips you received when beginning photography? via Reddit
âThe best photos ever taken were with a camera thatâs worse than yours.â and hundreds of other helpful tips in the comments. Read â
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đ„ïž Post Processing
Lightroom Presets vs. Capture One Styles: Which is Right for Your Workflow?
Talk to anyone who shoots commercial product work long enough, and youâll hear some version of this story.... Read â
Post Processing in Modern Photography by Chuck Haacker
Iâve written often expounding my firm belief that the in-camera capture is never more than half the operation, not even preprocessed and compressed JPEGs⊠Read â
Best Lightroom Presets Guide for 2026
In the ever-evolving world of photography, staying ahead of editing trends is essential. Whether youâre a professional photographer, social media creator, or hobbyist, Lightroom presets are⊠Read â
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đ° News
Mark Zuckerbergâs Court Appearance Proves Smart Glasses are Problematic
Arriving at a social media addiction trial in Los Angeles last week, Mark Zuckerberg and his legal team were donning stylish Meta Ray-Bans. The one problem? Youâre not allowed to wear smart glasses in court. Read â
Nikon completely redesigned its 70-200 F2.8 to make it way lighter
Nikon has announced the Nikkor Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S II, an update to its workhorse telephoto zoom thatâs substantially lighter than its predecessor. Itâs the second update of one of Nikonâs F2.8 trio, following... Read â
Photo Vogue Festival: Women by Women
The PhotoVogue Festival, the first conscious fashion photography festival to bridge ethics and aesthetics, returns to Milan for its tenth anniversary in 2026. From March 1 to 4, during Milan Fashion Week, the festival will⊠Read â