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Photography is often seen as an active profession—booking clients, traveling to locations, and spending hours editing images. But what if your past work could continue making money long after the shoot? That’s where licensing comes in.

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Photo books provide a curated, immersive experience that allows viewers to engage with photographs at a slower and more deliberate pace. So what happens when one challenges your perspective on your own photography?

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The new Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z lens is designed specifically for Canon's mirrorless EOS R cameras, promising improved optics and advanced video features. Here's a look at just how special it is.

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Creating an HDR image isn't just about capturing a wider range of light—it's about achieving control over detail and exposure that your camera can't manage in one shot. Whether you're working in challenging lighting situations, like interiors with bright windows or landscapes with intense contrasts, HDR blending can significantly improve your final images.

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After making headlines for producing one of the slimmest full frame mirrorless autofocus lenses last year, Viltrox has made a bold move by making it available for the Fujifilm X-mount as well to fill a market gap. Introducing the Viltrox 28mm f/4.5 Fujifilm X-Mount, also known as a “chip” lens, resembling a potato chip—a reference to how thin the lens is. This Chinese lens maker even carries on the humor by featuring a bag of chips in the lens announcement poster, which was published on their Chinese social media.

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Choosing the right photography specialization is more complex than picking something enjoyable or familiar. Getting it right can be the difference between making money and losing enthusiasm quickly.

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Capturing compelling seascapes involves more than pointing your camera at pretty waves and waiting for good light. Getting powerful images at the coast comes down to timing, perspective, and understanding how the water interacts with your camera settings.

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Rolling shutter is one of those camera specs everyone mentions but few fully understand. Knowing exactly how rolling shutter impacts your shooting can significantly improve the quality of your footage.

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According to a report from Semafor and other media outlets, Patrick Witty, who has worked for National Geographic, The New York Times and Time, amongst others, has been tapped for the job of Chief Photographer, though Witty hasn't seemed to queries confirming the role.

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Viltrox’s AF 25mm f/1.7 Air lens was only just released on February 28, 2025, and after using a pre-release copy for my APS-C camera, I’ve come away impressed by how much performance it delivers at a $176 / €189 / £165 price point.

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It takes a combination of courage, self-confidence, and a relaxed, easygoing nature to feel comfortable approaching and photographing strangers. For some of us, this comes more naturally than for others, but is this a skill that we can develop with a view to becoming better street photographers?

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Color can transform your images from flat captures into vibrant, eye-catching scenes. Knowing how to use simple yet precise Lightroom adjustments to enhance color and detail can significantly elevate the impact of your photos.

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Capturing that soft, golden light of spring can instantly elevate your photos—but knowing exactly how to bring it out during editing is crucial.

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I recently read an article that highlights three different types of hobbies you need to live an enriching life. Photography is surely one of the most popular hobbies today, practiced as it is by a huge number of people around the world. So how does photography enrich your life?

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Capturing accurate color in real estate photography isn't as straightforward as tweaking white balance sliders. Colors often trick your eyes, impacting your photos more than you realize.

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Removing unwanted objects from your photos is now easier than ever thanks to Lightroom's new AI-powered removal tool. Knowing how to properly use this tool can quickly elevate your editing skills and save you significant time during post-processing.

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You've probably wondered whether investing in a specialized lens for astrophotography will significantly boost your results. According to this veteran, however, there's something else far more important that beginners should focus on first.

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People may be scrambling to find the automated AI holy grail of one-touch, realistic, high-end skin retouching, but you can have my dodge and burn technique when you pry it from my cold, dead Wacom tablet.

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Back button focus was once the default choice for photographers shooting fast-moving subjects, but advanced subject detection technology has some questioning its relevance today. Is it still useful?

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Adjusting colors in your images can transform a good photo into one that's genuinely striking. Mastering the art of color grading allows you to personalize your photos, making them stand out with intentional style.

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