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A new exhibition of Paul McCartney’s own photographs reminds me that being in the moment is the overriding principle of great photography

I’m a big enough fan of The Beatles that I sat through eight hours of Peter Jackson’s meticulously restored footage of the ‘Fab Four’ working on their final studio album in Disney+ docuseries, The Beatles: Get Back. So news of a Beatles-themed photography exhibition at the Gagosian’s Davies Street location in London was always going to be of interest. But Rearview Mirror…
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This is the number one reason why architecture photography lacks depth – and this is the fix

Architecture photography thrives on detail – whether you’re capturing the clean lines of a modern skyscraper or the weathered textures of a centuries-old façade. While a single exposure might seem sufficient at first, it often fails to do justice to the full dynamic range and complexity of the scene. That’s where advanced editing techniques like HDR (high dynamic range) come into…
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Who will win the 'Oscar' of photography? The AOP Awards finalists are in – and they're here to impress

The AOP Photography Awards turn 40 – and what better way to celebrate than with a lineup of extraordinary images. Often called the ‘Oscars’ of the photography world, the AOP Awards, this year sponsored by MPB, have stood strong for decades – not by following trends, but by celebrating work that challenges, moves, and inspires. And this year’s finalists are no exception. From…
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Here’s how I’d start photographing soccer today

Following Lionel Messi’s record-breaking move to Inter Miami, soccer has arguably never been more popular stateside. So, if you’re a fan of the beautiful game, I’ve come up with a quick tutorial for freezing the fast-passed action. And best of all, this technique can be applied to other team games such as football and hockey. If you’re keen on advancing your sports…
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