This week, I did a shoot with a client who didn’t know how to smile. I would say, ‘Now give me a big smile’, and her lips would twitch but remain in a straight line. I tried variants of this directive such as ‘smile and show me your teeth’ and ‘say cheese’ to no avail. I finally got her to smile by saying, very literally, ‘Turn the corners of your…
What is Adobe's obsession with making Photoshop worse?
August 25, 2025
They say “Don’t drive angry” but no one has ever said “Don’t write angry” to me (or most of the users of social media, it seems), which is why I’m about to vent about one little – but, I feel, very indicative – experience…
I was going to throw away this failed photo. Adobe Lightroom rescued it in less than a minute
August 25, 2025
When I traveled to New York City earlier this summer, the only time I was able to see that iconic skyline was at the airport, thanks to fog and a jam-packed schedule. I took a quick snapshot with my iPhone – but the glare off the windows ruined the snapshot to the point…
This frame is so powerful, it pulls you in – and it just won Black and White Photographer of the Year
August 22, 2025
In a world saturated with color, black and white photography cuts through the noise with raw emotion, honest storytelling, and striking simplicity. Stripped of distraction, these images force us to focus – on light, contrast, texture, and message. And this year’s winners of the Black and White Photo Awards are a masterclass in that visual power.
The 2025 category winners span architecture…
What have we done? World Press Photo celebrates 70th anniversary with major exhibition
August 22, 2025
In 2025, World Press Photo marks a milestone few organizations can claim: seven decades of shaping how we see the world. To celebrate its 70th anniversary, the organization is opening a major exhibition, What Have We Done? Unpacking Seven Decades of World Press Photo…
Use your photography to contribute to something larger – and tell your story about our changing seas
August 22, 2025
If your photography centers around the sea and sailing adventures, then it’s time to enter the Brian Black Memorial Award before the competition closes on September 1, 2025. It’s not just a competition, it’s a platform for photographers and storytellers who…
Google Photos Brings AI Editing to Everyone
August 21, 2025
Mobile photography apps brought photography editing to the masses – but will the next big thing in photo editing mean anyone can edit a photo without any technical skills? Amid the launch of the Google Pixel 10, Google shared an update to Google Photos that allows for editing a photo without touching any sliders or tools. How? By asking Gemini, Google’s AI.
Soon, Google Photos will be able to…
World's biggest photograph contest reveals top ten images from a staggering 656,000 entries
August 21, 2025
The CEWE Photo Award has just revealed the ten category winners in its bi-annual photography competition. Chosen from over 656,000 entries from 153 countries, the contest has broken its own record for being the world’s biggest photographic competition.
Each of the ten…
This spectacular photo of a once-in-144-years ritual just earned the photographer global recognition at the IPA
August 21, 2025
The International Photography Awards (IPA) announced the winners of its 2025 Category Awards. These stunning images have earned their creators prestigious Photographer of the Year titles across eleven diverse photography genres.
You may already know the IPA as one of the…
If you’re getting started with portrait photography, one of the biggest questions is: what lens should I use for portraits? With the best portrait lenses coming in so many options – from affordable options to high-end professional glass – it can be overwhelming to choose the right one for you.
The first factor to consider is the focal length, which significantly impacts how your subjects…
