Why Your Photography Isn't "Content"
"Content" is a word for filling a void; it’s a term that belongs in a warehouse, not a gallery. Today we’re looking at why the language we use to describe our photography matters and why calling your work "content" might be the quickest way to kill your creativity.
Weekly News Roundup
From Leica’s bold move back to in house sensors to the industry wide shift toward "Intentional Imperfection," the first full week of 2026 has been a loud one for fans of quiet photography. In our first Weekly News Roundup, we explore why "messy" is the new perfect and why the photography world is currently looking to Paris for a masterclass in the absurd.
Can AI Help You Become a Better Photographer?
A monochrome photographer shares an unfiltered AI critique on monochrome photography, creative risk, visual intent, and how to move beyond safe, polished images into more meaningful work.
To Break it or Not To Break it?
Symmetry is the visual equivalent of a deep breath, it’s calm, it’s balanced, and it’s easy to love. But in black and white, the real story often starts the moment you decide to break the mirror. This week, we're talking about why "perfect" is often the enemy of "interesting."
The Best Way To Decide What to Share with The World
The hardest part of photography isn't clicking the shutter it’s the brutal silence between your hard drive and the 'upload' button. If you have to spend an hour convincing yourself a photo is good, it probably isn't. We’re ignoring the 'rules' and talking about the raw, emotional gut check that tells you an image is finally ready for the world.
The Art of the "Second Look" Why Your Best Shots Are Never Your First Shots
Why are your best photographs rarely your first? Discover the power of the “second look” and how pausing to observe can transform your monochrome photography from mere captures into deep visual conversations.
The Invisible Engine of Your Photography
Goals are about the finish line but habits are about the journey. Learn why focusing on your daily photographic habits is the only real way to achieve your biggest creative breakthroughs in 2026.
Why You Will Make Your Best Photographs in 2026
Why are your best photographs always the ones you haven't made yet? We explore how continuous learning and technical mastery ensure your most impactful images are always just ahead of you.
The Best Light of the Year is Happening Right Now
Don't wait for spring. The low winter sun is a gift for monochrome photographers. Learn how to use long shadows and high-contrast light to create your best work of the year.
The Unapologetic Center Composition
We are taught to avoid the middle of the frame at all costs. But what if the center is actually where the power lives? Let's talk about why you should stop hiding from central composition.
Monochrome books
Dive deeper into the world of black and white through carefully chosen books that explore its history, techniques, and artistry.
Vivian Maier: Street Photographer
By Vivian Maier
Camera Work: The Complete Image Collection
By Alfred Stieglitz
Examples: The Making of 40 Photographs
By Ansel Adams
Mastering Black & White Photography
By John Walmsley
The Photographers Black & White Handbook
By Harold Davis
The Art of Photography: A Personal Approach to Artistic Expression
By Bruce Barnbaum
52 Assignments: Black & White Photography
By Brian Lloyd-Duckett
Henri Cartier Bresson: The Modern Century
By Henri Cartier Bresson