There is so much in urban areas that lends itself to black and white. Amble areas of light and shade, textures, form and most importantly geometry and symmetry. Today we are going to explore how to elevate your urban images into artistic black and whites.
The Biggest Lie We Tell Ourselves About Photography | Fstoppers
Do you need Iceland or an exotic location to take great photographs? It is a common misconception in the photography world that exotic locations will allow you to make great photographs. In its own right, there is some truth to the idea that great locations create great pictures, but only in our minds. The notion that we get the best photographs when we travel is that these
5 AI Photo-Management Features That Can Save You Hours (and Headaches)
It doesn't matter whether you're a casual family/pet/food/travel snapper, a passionate enthusiast, or a working professional: Taking photos is fun, exciting, and deeply rewarding.
Something fishy: the best of Belfast photo festival – in pictures
From peat bogs containing centuries of history to the fascinating world of sea creatures’ senses, the theme for this year’s annual event is ‘Biosphere’
Faces of Courage: Historical Photos of Women from All Walks of Life
There’s a quiet power in old photographs—especially when they capture women who lived through times that demanded more than they were ever given credit for. These portraits hold more than just expr…
Striking Black and White Photographs of London Taken by Robert Frank in the Early 1950s
The streets of London in the early 1950s carried a certain weight—quiet, worn, and watchful. The city had not yet shed the marks of war, and life moved at a slower, more cautious pace. Bombed-out b…
Seeing Stories: Mastering Subtle Narratives in Photography
Storytelling in photography can be tricky, often leaving you wondering if you've captured something meaningful or if you're just overthinking the whole idea. Yet, understanding how stories form within an image can significantly improve your photographic approach and ultimately strengthen your pictures. Coming to you from Andy Banner, this thoughtful video tackles the essence
Capturing Change: How Revisiting Locations Improves Your Photography
Change in photography can feel unsettling, but it's an opportunity too. When your favorite landscapes shift unexpectedly, you get a fresh chance to tell new stories. Coming to you from Adrian Vila of aows, this reflective video takes you into familiar spots undergoing unexpected transformation. Vila shares a poignant experience—trees he cherished and photographed for years
Pigeons, hats and naps: the best photos from French Open 2025
As the tournament concludes with Carlos Alcaraz retaining his French Open crown and Coco Gauff claiming her second grand slam title, we take a look at some of our favourite images from Roland Garros
Creativity isn’t enhanced by the gear you buy or the tools you own; it's cultivated by quiet spaces away from distractions. If you’re serious about improving creatively, recognizing boredom as a beneficial state rather than a problem can transform your practice. Coming to you from Jesse Senko, this thoughtful video emphasizes the hidden value of boredom and solitude in
Maybe this is a controversial take, but here goes… I’d be keen to hear your thoughts! Leave a comment. Remember when people were saying the iPhone would be the death of the photography industry? When the first few generations of smartphones started adding cameras, there was a genuine wave of panic among professionals. The logic […]
Photographic Composition: The Devil Is In The Details
There is something I have observed, particularly with newcomers to photography. That is, they will often try to capture everything in a scene rather than isolate a subject. That trait tends to diminish as we become more experienced, but there is another thing we often do, concentrate on the subject as a whole rather than isolating details. We should be doing both, and so today I want to share with you why I think the devil is in the details. Photography Is Storytelling At first, we just want to take pretty, creative pictures. That’s a good thing. But as we
Depth of Field: 1 Setting 90% of Novices Get Wrong (VIDEO)
Today's helpful beginners guide on the crucial topic of depth of field comes to us from the experts at Great Big Photography World, an instructional YouTube channel staffed by expert instructors whose goal it to help inexperienced shooters improve their skills.