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Let's explore the fascinating world of visual art in all its forms. Looking to stay up-to-date with the latest trends in photography and illustration? Articles and tips designed for both seasoned creators and budding enthusiasts.

Bird photography example: Seagull with outstretched wings flies above green water, holding a piece of food in its beak.

Bird Photography: Settings, Fieldcraft, Ethics, and Gear

A complete guide to bird photography. Get settings for perched and flying birds, fieldcraft tactics, ethics, and how to choose the best camera and best lens for bird photography.

4 min read

Camera Metering Modes Explained: Spot, Center-Weighted, Evaluative

Learn what is metering mode on a camera, how spot metering mode, center-weighted, and evaluative metering mode work, and when to use each. Includes Canon, Nikon, and Sony metering modes with quick recipes.

4 min read

How to Organize Photos: A Pro Library & Backup Workflow

Learn how to organize digital photos with a clear folder structure, smart filenames, and metadata. Build a reliable photo backup workflow and choose the best photo organizing software for your needs.

4 min read

Aspect Ratios. Laptop, tablet, and smartphone with green screens on light background with leaves

Aspect Ratios 2026 Explained: 3:2, 4:3, 1:1, 16:9 + Crop Guide

A clear guide to photo aspect ratio and image aspect ratios for 2026: what 3:2, 4:3, 1:1, and 16:9 mean, how to crop for social and print, plus a printable cheat sheet.

5 min read

A photographer kneels in a narrow, sandstone canyon, capturing the intricate curves and warm reddish-brown hues of the rock formations.

Image SEO for Photographers: Alt Text, Filenames, WebP, Sitemaps

A practical guide to image SEO for photographers. Learn how to write alt text for images, name files, use WebP, and include images in sitemaps to improve speed, accessibility, and rankings.

8 min read

Champagne at wedding, with bride and her bridesmaids

Event Photography Tips: What It Is, Gear, and Workflow

What is blue hour in photography? Learn the exact timing, proven settings, and creative tips for landscapes, cityscapes, and portraits.

3 min read

A couple walks hand-in-hand down a narrow street lined with shops, captured in black and white.

Street Photography Tips & Legal Basics (2026)

Street photography tips and legal basics explained. Learn what street photography is, practical techniques, gear recommendations, and key laws to know.

4 min read

A collection of printed images showcases various dishes held by colorful forks against a dark background.

DPI vs PPI: the real difference for prints

PPI vs DPI: the real difference for prints. Learn how many PPI you need, when 300 PPI matters, and use our print-size table to export the right pixels.

4 min read

Blue Hour Photography: Settings, Ideas, and Timing

What is blue hour in photography? Learn the exact timing, proven settings, and creative tips for landscapes, cityscapes, and portraits.

5 min read

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