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What Happened To The 9-Year-Old Smoking In Mary Ellen Mark's Photo?

The photographer, who died last month, has a famous portfolio of arresting images. Among them is a shot of two children in 1990. Amanda thought the photo shoot would change her life. It did not.

6 Things You Do That Drive Your Hairstylist Crazy

Chances are, you like your hairstylist. After all, you entrust your hair to this person every 6 to 8 weeks. So if you were doing something that was really getting on her nerves, you'd want to know about it, right? Your stylist might be too polite or worried about losing a customer to give it to you straight, but we have no such qualms. We asked the experts to reveal what clients often do that drives them nuts (and makes it harder for…

Instant Bright Eyes + A Giveaway

An advice & lifestyle blog written by a down-to-earth 30-something Pennsylvania girl with 4 chihuahuas and a great sense of sarcasm.

Find Out Your Face Shape Once and for All

10 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Photographer

When selecting a wedding photographer, there are three important elements you should keep in mind: personality, the photographer’s style, and cost. The first two are related to character traits unique only to that person and cannot be copied. The third element fluctuates due to many different variables. Let’s talk about each in the order of importance. Personality First and most importantly are the character and personality…

How to hire a wedding photographer you’ll love

Firstly, congratulations on your engagement!Now begins the exciting yet somewhat arduous journey of planning your wedding! There's no shame in admitting it. I for one am not a planner. Even with two kids, I suck at organizing anything long term because I obsess easily over the myriad of little…

3 Tips for Taking Photos of Flowers

Flowers are everywhere, and sometimes just the thought of going out to take pictures of their pretty petals can seem downright cliché, because so many people do it. However, one reason flower photography is so popular is because these kinds of pictures can capture incredible beauty, without a great deal of effort. It’s fun to go outside …

Take Your Photography To The Next Level

This image, The Speed of Flight, was shot on the Canon EOS-1D X DSLR camera.

Still Life Photography in 5 Steps

If you’ve been participating in the Light Stalking forums lately, you will have probably also been following the rise in popularity of Mila Pinchev’s still live photographs. With her growing following clamouring for some tips, we were able to convince Mila to share some of her secrets with us. still life#21.jpg by VALERY on Light Stalking tomatoes by VALERY on Light Stalking Think About the Concept of the Shot First What do you want to show to viewer? The options vary from interesting…

[805 Conversations] Chris Foley : Web Strategy

"Small Fixes Make Big Differences" A conversation with Chris Foley, Web Strategist. 20 minutes of pure gold for any size business to pay attention to.

How to Teach Yourself to See the 'Secret' Photo Moments Others Miss

Photography Tips and Tricks

Color or black and white? Artsy or newsy? Doesn't matter: We love photography—and so do you! That's why all of our great photo stuff is now in one easy-to-find place.

Where To Find Images For Your Blog Articles

Find the best tools for getting free, high quality and meaningful images for your blog.

Tips From a Pro: Shoot Better Food Photography

Culinary photographer Yunhee Kim shares tips of professional food photography

How Professional Photographers Actually Spend Their Time

We talked to a number of professional photographers about how they spend their time. Guess how much of it is spent shooting?

How to Increase Sharpness in Long Exposure Photography

The art of long exposure photography is a stunning way to capture your environment in a surreal way. It's one of the only photographic styles that gives you the creative control to transform a scene in a way that is not visible to the human eye.

Five photography accessories for saving time and money

Looking for tools to make your workflow easier? Try these recommended photography accessories that will save you time and money.