PHLEARN Magazine

Should you be displaying your photography on Behance, 500px, Tumblr and DeviantArt? We explore who these portfolio sites are best suited for, their pros and cons, whether they’re a good fit for your needs and how you can integrate them into your existing sites.

When Nirav Patel was laid off, he discovered that photography provided him a quiet solitude in a turbulent time. Now he shares the gear he uses to capture that sense of peace inside all of us.

Marcus Soriano tells stories of American cities through his lens. In a series on San Francisco, Marcus was inspired by this neon-lit window sign of a fortune teller and a poem he wrote about telling a palm reader of the doubts he faces as an artist.

Sam Zucker started out as an out-of-work chef and illegal immigrant in Barcelona. Now, he’s a well-known photographer there, thanks to a simple change in the way he was posting Instagram photos.

Looking for more ways to market your photography business online? Pinterest has the potential to be an excellent resource for creative business owners who want to drive awareness, traffic and bookings on their websites. Here’s how it can help your marketing efforts.

While on a road trip around the western states and Canada, outdoor photographer Stephen Shelesky made the mandatory stop for any traveler at Banff National Park. Breathtaking sights expected, he was still surprised to come across this pristine scene.

Motivated by an urge to experiment and create emotional images, fine art photographer Pauline Goyard tells us how she combined three self-portraits to create one conceptual image.

Creative director and photographer Gareth Pon dreams of going to space one day. But for now, he’s happy creating beautiful images – with a twist. Check out his photos and take an extra moment to find the rocket – there’s one hidden in every photo!

Instagram is a great place for creators to market themselves. It also gives amateurs and art lovers a convenient way to explore some of the most original photos from around the world. Check out our curated list of must-follow photographers for 2019.

Tomas Havel creates spectacular images for a living and has traveled the world, shooting for Canon, Reebok and Huawei. The pro outdoor photographer tells us what gear he packs for commercial shoots.