Photographer Spotlight: Marko Brajkovic
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Photographer Spotlight: Marko Brajkovic

In each edition of Photographer Spotlight, The Monochrome Collective sits down with a featured artist to uncover their story how they see, what inspires them, and the creative choices that define their black and white work

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Your Camera’s Light Meter is Wrong
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Your Camera’s Light Meter is Wrong

Your camera's light meter is obsessed with "middle grey," but middle grey is where monochrome goes to die. Today, we’re talking about why you need to stop trusting your exposure meter and start intentionally "breaking" your settings to find the drama in the shadows.

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How much do you value Aesthetic?
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How much do you value Aesthetic?

Forget the spec sheet for a moment. Today I'm talking about why the look and feel of my photography gear isn't superficial, it's essential to my creative process. It's about the "joy of use" and how the aesthetic of your tools can actually inspire better work.

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Why Your Photography Isn't "Content"
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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.

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Weekly News Roundup
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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.

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To Break it or Not To Break it?
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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."

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The Best Way To Decide What to Share with The World
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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.

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