Get Schooled: The Fascinating World of School Photography
The school photo – particularly the senior photo – has been a longtime rite of passage for most students in the US. And while schools…
5 Photographers Share What They Wish They Knew Earlier: Branding and Marketing Edition
In the spirit of our upcoming guide on branding and marketing, we asked a handful of our amazing members to share the stories of their…
What Is the Best Animated GIF of All Time?
No one could have predicted that the lowly animated GIF would have survived to the ripe old age of 32. Despite the rise of many…
A Very Brief Review of the Leica Q2 & The Perils of LED Lighting
After using a Leica Q for 3.5 years, I decided to pre-order the eagerly anticipated Q2 in early March 2019. Despite owning a number of…
Why Does Space Photography Inspire Us?
From "Earthrise" to "The Pillars of Creation" to Mars rover selfies to this year's image of a black hole, it's undeniable that space photography captures…
What Do You Look for in a Photography Workshop?
There are thousands of photography workshops to teach specific techniques and/or inspire attendees from amateurs to full-time pros. In this episode of Vision Slightly Blurred,…
I Love You, Mom: A Living Tribute by Stacy Bass
We are constantly inspired by our members’ personal projects. From work documenting climate change in remote locations to remarkable editorial spreads, we admit it can…
Celebrities Love Photography, But Are They Good Photographers?
Did you ever notice that celebrities love photography? Did you ever notice that they always carry around their Leicas and Contax G2s? What's up with…
Exploring Notions of Queerness with Authority Collective at Photoville LA
This year, United Photo Industries’ beloved Photoville festival expanded to the west coast. Between April 26th and May 5th over 28,000 photography enthusiasts flocked to…