I installed ArtCraft’s PhotoCraft and LightCraft, the free Photoshop and Lightroom clones written mostly by AI. Here is what they can do today, the legal questions, and what it means for photographers.
Easy Fix for the Photoshop Scratch Disk Full Error
Ultimate Photoshop Comparison: New Updates in CC 2020 Compared to Versions of Past Decade
Photoshop 2020 is here! And we’re going to go over all the new awesome features that have been added. Plus we’ll compare the past 10 years, from the later CS versions and on through the most current CC release, to see what’s changed.
Lost in the Shuffle: Keeping Your Digital Photos Stored and Organized for Good
It’s 2019. Do you know where your photos are? If you’re like most people, probably not. Here are some helpful tips on where to store your digital photos, from the family snapshots to the RAW files and photo composites, and get them organized for good.
How to Choose Between Color and Black & White (and Why It Even Matters)
It may seem like a basic artistic decision: Will I use color or not? But when it comes to building a brand for yourself and making a statement with your art, the choice could be the difference between accomplishing your goals and falling short of them.
Photography
How to take the picture: camera settings, light, composition, and the shoot itself.
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Managing Digital Noise: The Good, the Bad, and the UglyMaggie KingJan 29, 2020 · 10 min read
Focal Length Explained: What 24mm, 50mm and 85mm Really Do to a PhotoPHLEARN StaffDec 2, 2019 · Updated Oct 14, 2026 · 13 min read
Be In Control of Your Photos! Exposure Metering BasicsStephen HarkerOct 21, 2019 · 13 min read
How Joel Robison Conjured Up This Magical, Floating Great Pumpkin in PhotoshopJennifer BerubeOct 19, 2019 · 5 min read
How to Bring Out Your Inner Lewis Carroll Through Photographic Composition with Joel RobisonJennifer BerubeFeb 10, 2020 · 12 min read
Advertising Emotion in Black & White with Jason PetersonJessi GowanJan 4, 2020 · 15 min read
Taylor Freesolo Rees on Science Photography, Documentary Filmmaking, and SexismMichael FraimanNov 26, 2019 · 13 min read
Braving the Elements with Climber, Traveler, and Adventure Photographer Renan OzturkMichael FraimanNov 5, 2019 · 12 min read
Ultimate Photoshop Comparison: New Updates in CC 2020 Compared to Versions of Past DecadeChris DanielsDec 6, 2019 · 12 min read
Lost in the Shuffle: Keeping Your Digital Photos Stored and Organized for GoodMaggie KingAug 30, 2019 · 11 min read
How to Choose Between Color and Black & White (and Why It Even Matters)Maggie KingJun 4, 2019 · 13 min read
How to Use Photo Restoration to Rescue Your Analog Memories In a Digital WorldDeb PietiMay 23, 2019 · 9 min read
Gear
Cameras, lenses, lights, cards and apps, and what working photographers actually carry.
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The Recession Led Nirav Patel to Find Peace and a New Career – Now He Portrays That Serenity in PhotosJessi GowanApr 3, 2019 · 5 min read
A Peek Inside the Bag of Fantasy Photographer Bella KotakDena WithrowMar 20, 2019 · 2 min read
Dave Krugman Uses Vintage Glass on a Modern Camera to Capture NYCJessi GowanFeb 18, 2019 · 4 min read
What Surf Photographer Ben Thouard Uses to Shoot Below the SurfaceJessi GowanFeb 8, 2019 · 4 min read
A Guide to Industry Standards for Professional Photographers and Their ClientsMaggie KingJan 4, 2020 · 8 min read
How to Market Yourself to Win New Photography Clients This Holiday SeasonJessi GowanDec 3, 2019 · 12 min read
The Definitive Guide to Pricing Your Photography or Design WorkJessi GowanNov 13, 2019 · 14 min read
How Photography Is More of a Business Than Some People Give It Credit ForJosh S. RoseNov 9, 2019 · 11 min read
Inspiration
Photographs, people and ideas worth your time, and essays on the creative life.
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The Best Podcasts for PhotographersMichael FraimanAug 27, 2019 · 10 min read
The 20 Best Photography Books of All TimeJessi GowanApr 18, 2019 · 13 min read
20 Instagram Photographers You Should Be Following in 2019Jessi GowanFeb 20, 2019 · 10 min read
The 26 Most Famous Photographs in History and the Stories Behind ThemVandanni HadaiJan 18, 2019 · Updated Oct 15, 2026 · 27 min read
How to Edit Photos: A Beginner’s Workflow in 9 Steps
How to edit photos in 9 steps, in the order that saves the most time: pick, crop, correct, mask, clean up, grade, sharpen and export.
How to Use Photo Restoration to Rescue Your Analog Memories In a Digital World
Due to weather, age and normal wear and tear, family photo albums everywhere are full of photos that desperately need some TLC. Follow along with Deb Pieti as she explains how to restore torn and faded photos to bring them back to life.
Top iPhone Photo Editing Apps in 2020: VSCO vs Snapseed vs Camera+
We scoured hundreds of apps to bring you the perfect stack to get as close to PRO level photos out of your iPhone as possible. Here, we compare 10 different apps to find out which is the best photo editing app to use on iPhone. Plus, we review each one in detail to help you decide.
The RAW vs. JPEG Showdown: Which File Format Do You Really Want?
Shooting in RAW has its ups and downs, but the flexibility it offers is a big plus for photographers. And, while it’s often the preferred format for pros, should you always shoot RAW? Here are some myths and realities of RAW vs. JPEG.
Photoshop Color Working Spaces and What They Can Do for You
Step up your image continuity with a deeper understanding of color management. This guide explains what Photoshop working spaces are and how you can use them to determine the right color management setup for your editing process.
The 20 Photoshop Keyboard Shortcuts You Need to Memorize
Tired of time-consuming post-processing? Want to get faster in Photoshop? These life-saving shortcuts – for both Mac and Windows – will fast-track your Photoshop workflow so you can fly around the program in a fraction of the time.
Photoshop vs. Lightroom: The Differences That Really Matter
Photoshop and Lightroom both have their advantages, but which one is better for your photography needs? We wanted to know which differences really matter, so here’s our comparison of the unique functions and uses of each.
