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Essential Eye Care Tips for Photographers
Whether you treat photography as a hobby or a full-time job, one thing is clear — visuals are everything. As such, vision and eye-related problems can significantly hinder your work….
The Art of Visual Storytelling on Instagram
In the captivating world of Instagram, visual storytelling has become an art form that speaks to the hearts of millions. As users scroll through their feeds, they embark on an…
7 Tips to Become a Famous Photographer
Becoming famous as a photographer requires a combination of talent, hard work, and strategic planning. Here are a few strategies that can help: Build a strong portfolio Building a strong…
Image File Formats Best Practices: Dos and don’ts
JPEG? RAW? TIFF? GIF? PNG? There are many image file formats when it comes to digital photography, and it’s not always easy to know how and when to use each…
Layers and Masks in Photoshop
Layer masking is a reversible way to hide part of a layer. This gives you more editing flexibility than permanently erasing or deleting part of a layer. Layer masking is…
Your First Darkroom Print
The photographic enlargement is a step in the process of restitution of an image present on a negative film. The purpose of this step is to transfer the image (from…
Shooting in Manual Mode | Taking Control of Your Camera
If you’ve been using your camera in automatic mode, you’re not alone. Many people rely on automatic settings to capture great moments quickly, and modern cameras are designed to make…
theory
Exploring Alternative Process Photography: A Comprehensive Look at The Experimental Darkroom by Christina Z. Anderson
The Experimental Darkroom: Contemporary Uses of Traditional Black & White Photographic Materials by Christina Z. Anderson is a landmark book in the field of alternative process photography. It presents a…
practice
Chemigrams: Painting with Light and Chemistry in the Darkroom
Chemigrams: Crafting Art with Light and Chemistry Magic
business
Marketing and Photography Aesthetics
In today’s visually-driven world, brands can no longer rely solely on text to capture attention. The rise of social media platforms like Instagram, Pinterest, and TikTok has made visual content…
exhibitions
Celebrating 50 Years of Visionary Photography: “ICP at 50: From the Collection, 1845-2019”
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the International Center of Photography with a groundbreaking exhibition showcasing the transformative power of photography across different eras and genres. Explore over 400 works that highlight the evolution of photography and its enduring influence on the visual arts at ICP at 79 Essex Street.
tips
Essential Eye Care Tips for Photographers
Whether you treat photography as a hobby or a full-time job, one thing is clear — visuals are everything. As such, vision and eye-related problems can significantly hinder your work….