This Week in Photography (Issue #46)
Here are the best photography articles, videos, and resources we came across this week.
đĄ Inspiration
Saying Hello From Your Grave: Finding Family Through Their Viewfinders
For many of us, photography has been an outlet for processing loss, grief, and our connection to humanity. One photographer takes us along his own⊠Read â
Photographer Captures First-Ever Images of Adorable Ross Seal Swimming in Antarctica
A photographer has captured the first-ever images of a rare and adorable Ross seal swimming in the icy waters of Antarctica⊠Read â
Talent Is a Lie (Hereâs What Actually Matters) via Chase Jarvis
Letâs talk about something that quietly holds a lot of people back â something weâve been taught to believe for most of our lives: Talent. The idea that some people are just born with âit.â⊠Read â
Frank Relleâs Photos Revel in Louisianaâs Otherworldly Swampland
When photographer Frank Relle was nine years old, he remembers sneaking out of the house he grew up in in New Orleans just before daybreak to catch⊠View â
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đ„ Photography Tips
Beyond the Sharp Shot: 11 Tips to Take Artistic Wildlife Photos
Wildlife photographer Tiffany Taxis had been sitting with a bear and her three cubs on the Alaska coast for hours when the large animal went rigid. She stopped nursing. Her gaze became focused and⊠Read â
How to Make a Cheap UV Lightbox for Historical and Alternative Printing
Historical and alternative printing has experienced a popular resurgence in recent years. Let me show you how to make a cheap and easy lightbox⊠Read â
Why the Future of Creative Work Isnât Tied to Traditional Studios
Success in the arts seemed to have a single route for a very long time. You entered a studio, gained a spot, and advanced to⊠Read â
Best Fujifilm Sensor for Black and White? One Photographer Tried (Almost) Every Single One
Ready for some real talk about Fujifilm cameras? One photographer tried every single Fuji APS-C sensor and gives his no-nonsense rundown on⊠Read â
How to Land Higher-Paying Creative Clients
Many freelance creatives eventually hit the same wall. The calendar is full, the work keeps coming in, but the income doesnât reflect the effort. Youâre busy, but youâre not earning what you⊠Read â
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đ„ïž Post Processing
Most Surveyed Photographers Use AI for Tedious Tasks, Not Creative Editing
AI in photography is a hot topic. It can range from a purely workflow tool to a portrait retoucher and even a full-blown creation tool. According to a survey of 363 photographers who⊠Read â
My Five Favorite Post-Processing Secrets
Post-processing is one of the trickiest aspects of photography. You can get all your settings right in camera and have a great composition, but still⊠Read â
Overlay Blend Mode: A Comprehensive Guide
Looking to understand the ins and outs of Photoshopâs Overlay blend mode? Youâve come to the right place⊠Read â
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đ° News
This is the secret sauce behind one of the NFLâs most watched moments
The Super Bowl halftime show may look effortless to viewers, but behind it is an enormous amount of planning and a crew of unsung heroes who⊠Read â
Could this company challenge Sonyâs mobile sensor dominance?
Anyone who spends time digging into which sensors power the cameras on flagship mobile phones will know that the industry has largely been⊠Read â
Panasonic unveils Lumix TZ300
The Lumix TZ300 packs a 20.1MP sensor, 15x zoom and 4K video into a compact body â ideal for capturing high-quality photos and videos on the go⊠Read â