Studying different photographic techniques is one of the best ways to sharpen your eye. And there’s no better teacher than a master of the craft. Below are 15 photography styles or visual techniques — from classic to creative — along with photographers who embody them. Use these as launchpads for experimentation and inspiration! ✧ 1.Continue reading "15 Photography Techniques and the Photographers Who Mastered Them"
Why Your Pitching Strategy Isn’t Working — and How to Start Landing Photography Jobs
Pitching is part of being a working photographer, whether you like it or not. But if your inbox is full of unanswered emails (or polite no's), you’re not alone. Here’s the truth: most photographers pitch the wrong way. They use the same template for everyone, focus too much on themselves, and forget the one thingContinue reading "Why Your Pitching Strategy Isn’t Working — and How to Start Landing Photography Jobs"
The One-Month Switch: A Photography Exercise That Will Change How You See
As photographers, we often find comfort in what we’re good at. Maybe it’s the intimacy of portraiture, the thrill of street photography, or the stillness of landscapes. Whatever your niche, it’s familiar, reliable, and sometimes… a little too easy. That’s why this month, I want to challenge you to do something most photographers never evenContinue reading "The One-Month Switch: A Photography Exercise That Will Change How You See"
How Do Photographers Really Get Their Start? 10 Paths to Breaking Into Photography
We often imagine that successful photographers broke into the industry with a formal art degree, or a huge online following. But in reality, there’s no single path. Many well-known photographers got their start in messy, nonlinear, deeply human ways. Are you trying to figure out how to start a photography career without art school orContinue reading "How Do Photographers Really Get Their Start? 10 Paths to Breaking Into Photography"
How to Stand Out as a Photographer in 2025 (Without Selling Out)
In the 80s and 90s — and especially in the decades before — photography wasn’t something everyone could do. Cameras were expensive. Film was limited. Access to galleries or publications was hard-earned. When people like Steve McCurry and Mary Ellen Mark created work, it stood out because it was rare and deliberate. Fast forward toContinue reading "How to Stand Out as a Photographer in 2025 (Without Selling Out)"
MELISSA MARTINSEN 