AI can speed up photography workflows—but it can’t replace judgment. This post explores how to use AI in the photo business by delegating tasks without giving up creative control.

Struggling with huge photo folders and slow Lightroom workflows? This guide breaks down a fast, repeatable culling process to help photographers select their best images quickly, reduce overwhelm, and spend more time editing and creating.

Seeing dark spots in the same place in every photo? That’s sensor dust. This step-by-step guide shows how to safely clean your camera sensor at home—no factory service required.

Is “free exposure” ever a fair form of payment for photography? This article examines why exposure rarely benefits photographers, how value actually works in business, and why professionals should be paid with money—not promises.

Photography is full of camera myths that quietly hold people back. Learn which beliefs waste money and time—and what actually leads to better photos.

A question I see often is what's the best camera flash to get? For the beginner, obviously I would not recommend paying big bucks for a pro flash. But let's look at what about flashes makes them so expensive or inexpensive, and why you'd need them. The answer is not exactly simple, but pro equipment is more expensive and considered pro equipment for a reason: It has the features, dependability and functionality pros demand and use on a regular basis. Most people will never u

What’s the best camera for beginners? There isn’t one—only the best camera you can control. Learn how to choose smart, avoid gear myths, and invest in skill first.

A practical look at protective and UV filters, covering image quality tradeoffs, real-world protection, and when using a filter actually makes sense.

When photographing some of the most iconic landscapes this July in the Tetons, I was excited with what I was able to achieve and the experience of being there. I will be unveiling a complete gallery of new images from this trip soon, but before I do I want to lead off with one image and some thoughts about the importance of creativity in photography. When it comes to art, I just don't care for rules. There are so many rules in the rest of my life, why on Earth would I want to

The real difference between professional and hobbyist photographers isn’t gear, talent, or luck. It’s how they think, plan, and work with light.

Professional photography secrets aren’t hidden in gear or settings. They’re found in how photographers understand light and take responsibility for results.

Cameras keep getting smarter. They can focus faster than ever.They can see in near darkness.They can track faces, eyes, animals, and motion automatically.And now, with AI, they can even suggest  compositions, fix exposure mistakes, remove distractions, and generate images that never existed at all. So it’s a fair question—especially for beginners and clients alike: If cameras and AI are this advanced, why do professional photographers still matter? The answer hasn’t changed i

Every year, photography contests invite hundreds of images. And every year, photographers quietly wonder the same thing: “What are the judges really looking for?” As a judge for the Edgar G. Mueller Photo Contest, I can’t tell you what a winning photograph will look like—and that’s exactly the point. Winning images aren’t predictable. But the process  behind judging them is far more consistent than most people realize. This article isn’t about formulas or tricks. It’s about h

“What lens should I buy?” is one of the most common questions photographers ask—beginners and experienced shooters alike. And it’s also one of the easiest questions to answer wrong . Most people approach lens buying the same way they approach camera buying: research endlessly, compare specs, read forums, and ask strangers what’s “best.” The problem is that none of those things tell you what you  actually need. If you take marketing out of the equation and get honest about wha