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Weekly News Roundup
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Weekly News Roundup

From Ricoh's massive firmware update to the defining photos of the Winter Olympics, here are the biggest stories in photography this week.

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Breaking the Ice with Strangers
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Breaking the Ice with Strangers

Walking up to a stranger is often the hardest part of the craft. But the secret to a great street portrait isn't in your shutter speed it's in the first thirty seconds of conversation. Here’s how to get past the "creep factor" and start seeing people as individuals, not just subjects.

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Is the Watermark Killing Your Photography?
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Is the Watermark Killing Your Photography?

In 2026, the watermark is a false sense of security that is doing more harm to your art than good. If you can remove a logo in three taps with AI, why are we still scarring our compositions? Today, we’re looking at why the most confident photographers are ditching the logo and using three invisible strategies to protect their work instead.

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A Reminder Why We Choose Monochrome
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A Reminder Why We Choose Monochrome

When the rest of the world goes loud and colorful, the most striking thing you can do is go quiet and monochrome. This week, we look at the stunning Super Bowl campaign shot on Kodak 35mm film, and what it teaches us about tonal structure, intentional framing, and the power of black and white to cut through the digital noise.

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Monochrome books

Dive deeper into the world of black and white through carefully chosen books that explore its history, techniques, and artistry.