Fact: The Best Time to Take Outdoor Portraits is Now

I've been shooting images for 20 years. And realistically speaking, the best time to go make outdoor portraits is now. Has someone said that the light isn't good? Well then modify the scene that you're in by finding shadows or visually appealing bits of light. But anyone that sa…

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My life Do some stuffSleep like a dogDo some stuffSleep like a dog Or watch the play from a seat close to a door "Hell is other people."—Jean-Paul Sartre Philosopheasy explains, What makes another person’s gaze so powerful? According to Sartre, we exist in two radically diff…

The 5 Best Cameras for Commercial Photographers Today

Commercial photographers often need a camera that can take care of their daily demands. Some devices create sharp images while others come with exceptional ergonomics, but there are some that result in a blend of both. If you are someone who is looking for a camera of this natur…

Jodi Ettenberg on living grief and a serendipitous...

Jodi Ettenberg on living grief and a serendipitous discovery. “Living grief lacks the tapestry of rituals, language, and social permissions around grieving that a person is offered with death.”

The Best Tips Editorial Photographers Have Shared With Us

Editorial photography is all about sharing a story through images which are created for magazines, brands, newspapers, and other publications. It is designed to sell a product, but with a theme tied to it. Since it's not an easy genre to break into, here are some tips from estab…

This Photographer Built a Rig that Shoots Trichrome Photos Faster Than You Can Blink

Analog photographers looking to create distinct images, then the trichrome technique is the one you can rely on. It is a great option for those willing to slow down, and let photography take its course. While it is not too common for people to rely on it, there are some that sti…

How a 20-Year-Old Has Spent 3 Years Building Panoramic Cameras by Hand

For the past 200 years, photography has seen innovations that changed the way we view the world; from the blues of cyanotype to the rich depth of silver gelatin, each technical technology cracked open a new form of storytelling. Amongst these genres has always stood apart: panor…

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This Week in the IndieWeb

August 14-21, 2026 Recent EventsFrom events.indieweb.org/archive: Front End Study Hall #056 Thursday, August 20 at 10:00am Online! Zoom!Front End Study Hall is an HTML + CSS focused group meeting, held on Zoom to experiment and learn with the basic building blocks of the web.…

Members Get a 7artisans Discount

Yup, Phoblographer got you a discount with 7Artisans. Did you know that the Phoblographer doesn't get funding from the large camera and lens brands? In fact, we're super transparent about where our funding comes from on our disclaimers page. Can you say the same thing about your…

Travel Photographers, This is Exactly What You Need to Get Started

Travel photography looks effortless, fun and chic. This is largely due to the stunning photographs of ancient ruins, snowy mountains and glowing caves from far away and lesser known places. However, before getting to these shots, there are various things that you need to get rig…

Walking the Length of Manhattan . I did this, solo,...

Walking the Length of Manhattan. I did this, solo, right before I moved out of NYC. Loved it. Will do it again someday.

“When Jason Ganos was asked to help sell an old box full...

“When Jason Ganos was asked to help sell an old box full of NES cartridges…” How 97 Copies of an Unreleased Version of Super Mario Bros. Duck Hunt Were Discovered in a Wisconsin Warehouse.