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The 10,000 Hour Rule, a Journey
The first summer I bought my first DSLR, about six years ago, I took a photo that I thought was one of the best photos ever taken. Looking back, it is still a pretty good photo; however, it was beginner’s luck more than anything. It was somewhere in the 900th photo I...

What I learned when I quit shooting on auto
Shooting on auto reminds me of something else; so with all due respect to those of you who love them...I’m not a fan of those wine and paint classes. Before you freak out and block me on Facebook...give me a chance to explain why. Aside from the fact that I can’t seem...

You probably don’t need a better camera
One of the best things about learning photography back in the darkroom era is that I didn't grow up as a pixel peeper. I knew that my camera was only one small part of a process that resulted in photographs. Today digital photography fools us into believing that the...

Meet Bertha
Bertha Bishop is a portrait and wedding photographer. She studied film photography in journalism school and is always looking for opportunities to learn. She has taken numerous classes on lighting, posing, and technique and is currently a student at the New York...

Meet Kelly
Kelly Francis specializes in nature photography. Kelly has an Associates Degree in Digital Art. She has taken photography classes and has three years of photography experience. In addition to photography, Kelly is also a graphic designer. She describes herself as a...

Meet Luke
Luke Beekman specializes in product, time lapse, stock, landscape, and corporate photography. He has received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Miami in Communication Film and Creative Writing. In addition to photography, Luke is also a writer, storyteller,...