PHLEARN Magazine

We, as photographers and creative individuals in general, tend to neglect ourselves creatively; we need to take more pictures of ourselves showcasing the hidden beauty behind the lens.

Grant Legan has shot for GQ, J. Crew, and Coach, making him a fashionable forerunner among today’s most prolific traveling visual storytellers. We discuss the differences between the creative community in LA and Chicago, and his next career move.

Felix Hernandez creates imaginative photos inspired by his “pre-programmed” dreams. He believes great images are not created with great gear, but with great imagination, and explains how he dreams up his ideas.

Rodney ‘Avo’ Omeokachie is freelance commercial photographer and creative consultant from Nigeria. He shoots a variety of genres, but focuses on a mastery of portraiture. Here’s a look at what gear he uses to capture his unique and vibrant portraits.

Being bold is not just about facing and managing physical risks, it embraces our approach to what we do each day.  And, as Einstein counselled, an endless repetition of your daily grind does not guarantee success.

Artists contend with a constant feeling that they can do and make something better. On the one hand, this seems devastating, as a person never feels satisfied with the results. On the other hand, this can serve as an opportunity for self-improvement.

Kate Woodman defines her style as cinematic conceptual photography. While most of her paid commissions are in fashion and portraiture, Kate hesitates to identify as a fashion photographer. She’s less interested in fashion trends and more interested in telling a story.

Do you want cheerleading or honest, constructive criticism? Here’s a better way to get honest feedback from viewers and what to do with whatever you learn.

Everyone’s journey to mastery is different, but the idea is the same: if you’re good at something, get better and stop making excuses.

The great documentary photographer Dorothea Lange (1895-1965) said “The camera is an instrument that teaches people how to see without a camera.” It can also teach you a thing or two about how to use your mistakes as stepping stones to better photography.