PHLEARN Magazine

Spanish photographer Alfredo Oliva tells us how he was inspired by the works of realist painter Edward Hopper and used it to capture this photo. “Woman in the Window” is Oliva’s own version of a beautifully sad, lonely woman.

Intellectual property impacts your creative business daily. And others who don’t know (or don’t care) about IP laws can take away from the brand you’ve built and/or products you’ve created. Here’s what every photographer should know about it.

Randal Ford’s photographs of animals go beyond the typical documentary-style captures. His iconic wild animal portraits are stark, striking, and even whimsical at times. Randal shares the gear he uses for his Animal Kingdom portraits.

The f-stop can be a pretty daunting thing when you’re trying to wrap your head around the math and how it affects aperture. But, it doesn’t have to be so confusing. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about f-stops so you can take perfect exposures every time.

While long exposures happen to be heavily used among photographers who specialize in landscapes, this method can actually serve a wide variety of creative purposes, and knowing how, when, and why to take one can be a powerful asset to any photographer.

Just when we thought it might be time to retire the old SD card, it has recently received a huge boost with the introduction of the new SD Express. But, how will it stack up against the latest and popular competing card, the CFexpress? And which memory card format will be better for your specific photography needs?

Learn how to see your scene in thirds before you compose the shot. Our comprehensive guide on the Rule of Thirds will teach you how to utilize the rule and compose eye-catching images that draw the viewer in. We also demystify the “rule” and offer scenarios when it’s ok to break it.

It may seem like a basic artistic decision: Will I use color or not? But when it comes to building a brand for yourself and making a statement with your art, the choice could be the difference between accomplishing your goals and falling short of them.

Due to weather, age and normal wear and tear, family photo albums everywhere are full of photos that desperately need some TLC. Follow along with Deb Pieti as she explains how to restore torn and faded photos to bring them back to life.

Before you begin advertising and promoting your photography on Instagram, there are some things to keep in mind so you don’t feel as though you are wasting your money. Here’s what you need to know to get started with Instagram ads.