PHLEARN Magazine

Concrete standards can be elusive in the photography industry. Here we’ll go over the current set practices every photographer should definitely follow in 2020 and some things we think should become industry standards, too.

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.

The holiday season is the perfect time to promote yourself and show your clients how much you appreciate them without looking like you’re trying too hard to make a sale. Here are some great photography marketing tips for the holidays.

What the millimetres on a lens really change, shown with one scene and one portrait at every common focal length, plus what each length is good for.

Photographer and filmmaker Taylor Rees has made quite a name for herself in the climbing and photojournalism worlds. Her aptly cinematic works tell stories about the effects of climate change, endangered animals, and mining in the global south.

When it comes time to decide on prices for your photography work, there are so many different variables to consider. We’ll help you figure out what your time is worth, how much your customers are willing to pay, and what expenses you have to take into account.

What many photographers starting their career don’t realize is that photography is both an art and a business. To help you manage both sides, we’ve laid out the principles of being good at the business part so that you can check off the boxes and get back to what you love doing.

Daring adventurer and talented photographer Renan Ozturk is using his camera to tell stories with real impact. We talk to Renan about the changing environment and how he tells stories about our planet, rather than about any particular mountain.

Regardless of whether you are exposing to film or digital sensors, measuring and controlling the light is vital to how photographs are made. Here’s everything you need to know about light metering and how you can take control to get perfect exposures every time.

Asher Moss first started shooting on a Pentax K1000 STU and he still shoots film to this day. We go old-school with Asher and talk about his cinematic style, how he captures intimacy, what he thinks makes for a strong portrait, and how vintage equipment enhances modern photography.