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If youre like me, you might have a hard time staying inspired in your photography. Here are 7 tips that have personally helped me.

1. Shoot in boring places

One of the problems I have is that I always blame the location of where I live from preventing me from making great photographs. For example, Im currently living in suburbia (Garden Grove, Orange County, California) where there are literally no sidewalks. I use this as an excuse that there is nothing... more

Great photos can come out of annoying or unfortunate situations. Case in point: this surreal sunset photo from 35,000 feet wouldn’t have happened if the photographer hadn’t been stuck in the airport, delayed due to bad weather.

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Canon’s on a roll with these crazy patents, and while they may not amount to much in the end, an editor can dream can’t he? They already made headlines with their insane 40-800mm f/4.5-5.6 patent, and now Canon has developed an optical formula for not one, but two EF 28-560mm f/2.8-5.6 lenses.

We shared the first 28-560mm... more

Introduction

The Sony a6300 and Canon EOS 80D are visually very different cameras. One looks like Canon DSLRs always have, the other looks a lot like Sony's original NEX line of mirrorless cameras.

Yet, despite their clearly distinct roots, dig a little... more

Heres episode 98 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast. You can also download the MP3... more

Tips for better wildflower photos

Shooting wildflowers can be an intimidating endeavor, especially if you're looking to capture grand scenes and vistas. Navigating the crowds, finding the perfect composition and nailing the shot can all be overwhelming. But... more

Here’s a new comic by xkcd about the rise of compact cameras with ridiculous zooms. Titled “Superzoom,” the hidden caption reads: “*click* Let him know he’s got a stain... more

Simen Johan is a Scandinavian fine art photographer and sculptor, who has been creating ground-breaking conceptual works for over two decades. His recent exhibition, Until the Kingdom Comes... more

Some photographers find editing simply dull, but what if you could turn it into entertainment? Mike Larremore is a portrait photographer from California who broadcasts his photo-editing on... more

Like many other photographers, Im always on the lookout for gear and techniques that will stimulate my interest in photography and lead to new ways of shooting. Usually this means getting the latest camera and imaging software. But sometimes it is the oppositegoing old school by getting an older camera and not using any software. With thoughts like these, I decided to embark on a new photography project, and travel down Memory Lane with the camera that sparked my... more

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