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How Your Camera’s Autofocus is Making You a Bad Photographer

Modern photography is a game of technological recklessness where our brains are so focused on telling the camera to do everything for us to satisfy an algorithm. The skill comes with disconnecting from the algorithm and creating, not capturing.

The Perils of Social Media and How Stupid Photographers Ruin It

Rants on social media aren't something we stray away from. And particularly when companies encourage folks to endanger their lives, we take offense. That's just what Brett found with a camera company recently. We discussed more in a recent episode of Pro Camera Reviews.

Photographers, If You Photoshop Your Images Tell the Truth About Them

Ah, Photoshop. The digital playground that many photographers and media creators use to manipulate, and edit beyond all recognition the images that they spent time taking. There is nothing wrong with using Photoshop to alter your pictures at all unless of course, you use it to lie and draw money out of others.

Instagram Hiding Likes Is Bad News for Us All

Since its inception in 2010, Instagram has helped change the landscape of the photographic industry. But recent changes haven’t come as good news for some. Instagram is one of the hottest topics in the world of photography.

Review: Smartframe (A More Secure Way to Share Your Images)

Digital images have really revolutionized we share our work. Today we are able to snap a picture, edit it, and then post it online within just a few short minutes. Before you know it your work is in front of millions of eyes around the globe.

Does Social Media Really Mean the End of Traditional Photojournalism?

When you think about photojournalism and those who practice the trade, what do you think of? What do your picture? Do you think about camera laden men and women running around to get the shots that we end up seeing in newspapers, magazines, and on the TV? If so, you're not alone, this is the image that I and countless others have, but times are changing, and the face of photojournalism is in danger of changing too. 

These are the Top Instagram Hashtags You Should Use in 2019

While Instagram popularity is and should never be a yardstick by which you should measure the quality or success of your work, it does remain one of the best avenues today to get your work noticed. Whether you're just getting into the hashtag game on the platform or would like to up your Instagram presence one (or a few) levels, these suggestions from PhotoShelter are worth a try.

Strange Instagram Hack has been Logging Users Out of Their Accounts

If you haven't updated your Instagram password or haven't reviewed your security settings in a while, now would be a good time to do so. A puzzling hack has locked some Instagram users out of their accounts and got all contact details replaced, with the email address linked to a new one under a Russian domain. 

How Changes to Facebook’s News Feed Will Affect Your Photography Business

Whether you're just getting started or someone far along, you're most likely using Facebook as one of your online tools for promoting your photography business. With Facebook's recent announcement regarding changes on the News Feed, there's been a lot of buzz about the repercussions these will bring to brands and businesses.

The Mathematics of Popularity in the Age of Instagram

Should photographers be judged by the size of their Instagram following? From the perspective of talent, it would seem unfair to rate a photographer in such an arbitrary way. But is it really unfair? It is, but life is unfair. Get use to it.

Kickstart Your Business In 2017 With A Solid Content Marketing Plan

It's a new year and most of us probably have some new years resolutions for our personal lives, but what about your business? Surely you have at least the generic goal to make more money during 2017, and beyond that many of you have likely set goals to improve your marketing - either through social media, advertisements, SEO, etc.

‘Shoppable’ Photos Will Soon Make their Way to Instagram

Social Media Week reports that Instagram is currently experimenting with “shoppable photos” hoping to make a stronger push towards e-commerce for the app. Currently a limited number of iOS users are testing out the ability to tap on photos that provide info and links about the items pictured.

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The photographer’s guide to blogging

For up-and-coming photographers, blogging can also be instrumental in building a personal brand. These are our tips for getting started. The post The photographer’s guide to blogging appeared first on 500px.

We Created An Artistic Satire About Selfies

“Unselfie” is an artistic satire about how technological development gives us an opportunity to explore the sense of self through different platforms. The entire body of work consists of two parts, still images and a video.