Photography

Personally, I struggle with mindfulness. My brain tends to move a million miles an hour in six different directions most days. On good days, I can reign it in and focus on one or two things. On bad days, well, it's chaotic in there. A hobby like photography requires not only that I focus, but that I still my brain long enough to notice my surroundings. It's a kind of forced mindfulness for me because I enjoy taking photos, and getting better at photography is an ongoing lesson in slowing down and paying attention.

Bird Photography isn't always that simple to do unless you've got years and years of skills. Here's a tip for beginners.

Depictions of rural life in the south during the Great Depression have been predominantly focused on whiteness, a fuller picture rarely seen. In a new exhibition, Crafting Sanctuaries: Black Spaces of the Great Depression South, the private homes and public gathering spaces of Black southerners are seen in a range of photos that provide a corrective

Richard Sharum reflects on the shocking scenes he witnessed.

Breathtaking imagery, expert advice, and the stories behind the world’s most captivating landscapes

Want to get closer to the miniature world? Arm yourself with sugary water – here's how to lure insects into your photographic lair, and how to capture the tiny subjects

If you’re curious about what hockey photographers do during the offseason, there’s no one better to ask than Bruce Bennett. He is the world’s most prolific hockey photographer and the head of Getty Images’ hockey imagery division. In his 50-plus-year career, he’s shot more than 5,300 NHL games, six Winter Olympics (with a seventh upcoming […]

My favorite photo is the theme of this year’s World Photography Day. The initiative calls on people to share their favorite photo and its story on social media with the hashtag #WorldPhotographyDay. On this occasion, BTA reporters and photographers

Useful Information for Hobby and Professional Photographers.

These eight award-winning night sky photos show the beauty of the cosmos.

Over time, mastering lighting can transform your photography from average to stunning. As you explore various techniques, it's vital to understand how

Ahead of Ladies Night at Nationals Park, team photographer Amanda Bowen shares her story about her path to the big leagues.

Photographers are not perfect all the time - even the most experienced or professional photographers are prone to making mistakes at times. Making mistakes in photography is not a huge problem, as long as the photographer learns from the mistake and rectifies the errors in the future. Besides, not all mistakes are mistakes as some mistakes can also lead to creative results or learning new techniques in photography.In this article, we have put together a bunch of resources that we hope will help you to avoid some common mistakes in photography.

The winning photos, selected across 14 categories, showcase pictures shot entirely on iPhones.

Many of the images have a powerful meaning behind them.

Join Richard Bernabe in Yellowstone for wildlife photography tips on gear, settings, safety, and more. Perfect for beginners and pros alike!

Photographing hummingbirds takes its own special set of skills and techniques. One that I use is setting up so the sun can be my main light.

I’ve got a feeling the Camera app is going to be divisive once iOS 26 lands on all supported iPhones later this year.

We teamed up with photographers to find out how to use a smartphone to take wildlife images, snap tiny creatures, and catch birds in action.

Mangroves provide for flamingoes, monkeys, tigers, and other types of wildlife.

This article features some basic handheld telephoto tips that can be used to help avoid arm fatigue when using larger, heavier lenses.

Picking up a camera is a powerful tool for improving your psychological well-being, with benefits that extend far beyond just capturing pretty pictures. From reducing anxiety levels to fostering genuine human connections, photography is emerging as an unexpected form of therapy that's accessible to anyone with a smartphone or camera. Legal Disclaimer: This article is for

Who needs a macro lens when your phone can do this?

The winning photo in the 2025 Penn State Today summer photo contest was submitted by Shrinishtaa Srinivas, an undergraduate student studying film and communications at Penn State Harrisburg, of blooming canna lily flowers in front of the Vartan Plaza fountain at the Harrisburg campus.

Is there a particular skill in shooting black and white images? There is, but it’s quite elusive and not immediately instinctive. After all, our eyes see in color, and there’s not a whole lot we can do about that. We can learn to 'see' black and white eventually, but it's here that modern digital cameras can offer an invaluable head start.

We often think that the high-end camera or the ideal lens creates that magic. Like I do, you might find yourself zooming in, checking for...

If as a beginner you are making lots of mistakes, then the chances are you are shooting often and learning lots. Today we are going to look at why you should embrace your photography fails.

After 21 stages and 3,338km, this year’s Tour came to an end in Paris. Here are our favourite images from the last three weeks

Want to take pictures that your audience will feel deeply about? Read our full guide to learn how to work with emotion in photography!