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5 Steps to Setting and Achieving Meaningful Goals in Life

As enthusiastic and consistent as we are in setting goals, we are often just as consistent in not following through on actually achieving those goals. I’ve always heard the advice that you’d better hurry up and make it happen because, “it’s now or never.” This may be…

Suchi Rudra 5 min read 58 Shares

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No New Year’s Resolutions Yet? Why It’s Ok To Take Your Time

If you were anywhere near social media on January 1, you absolutely saw two things: First, photos of whatever your friends, family, and colleagues did at the stroke of midnight; and second, what those same people have resolved to change, reassess, do, see, or learn…

Hanna Brooks Olsen 4 min read 9 Shares

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4 Ways to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others Right Now

Teddy Roosevelt was right— comparison truly is the thief of joy. No matter which way you spin it, comparing yourself to other people is a slippery slope to misery and should be avoided in most instances. But in a world of FOMO and YOLO, how…

Rachel Perkins 2 min read 214 Shares

creativity, freelancing

How An Accountability Buddy Can Help You Meet Goals

Just because you work for yourself doesn’t mean you’re alone. Having an accountability buddy (AB) is like having a partner in crime, and it’s a surprisingly powerful method that can help you become incredibly productive and follow through on all those projects you’ve been postponing….

Suchi Rudra 5 min read 47 Shares

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Searching for Soul in Portrait Photography

The most successful portraits take us well beyond the surface of how someone looks and show us the inner essence of who someone is. They reveal character, soul, and depth. They uncover hidden hopes and inner strength, revealing that authentic and deeply human light that…

Chris Orwig 11 min read 16 Shares

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What Type of Creator are You?

Do you consider yourself a creator? Most people think you are “a creative” or you’re not. As kids we are taught that creativity is “fun” and “nice to have”, not a resource to be nurtured. And by the time we are adults, the pursuit of…

Kate Dessa 4 min read 37 Shares

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Lisa Congdon: The 7 Stages to Becoming an Artist When No One Knows Your Name

Fine artist, illustrator, and author Lisa Congdon was named among 200 Women Who Will Change the Way You See The World — but starting out, Lisa Congdon was just a name. In fact, if you asked Lisa in her early 20s, she would tell you…

Hillary Grigonis 5 min read 35 Shares

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6 Prompts to Encourage Authentic Lifestyle Portraits

Elena S. Blair has built a mini-empire in under a decade by capturing authentic family moments. But the Seattle-based photographer didn’t build a business delivering images of real moments without photography posing — in fact, just the opposite. Elena uses unique lifestyle posing techniques to encourage authentic interaction so…

Hillary Grigonis 5 min read 35 Shares

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5 Ways Your Social Media Efforts Are Failing

Watching that social media follower count is like fast-forwarding your favorite Netflix series just to watch the credits — ineffective, and a complete waste of time. Most businesses get the importance of being active on social media, but few know what’s really important when it…

Hillary Grigonis 4 min read 75 Shares

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Kelly Brown: I Don’t Care What Other Photographers Think

If you’re a photographer of any level, you definitely don’t need anyone telling you that competition is steep in the industry. Even casual shooters feel the occasional burn as peers pick up new gigs or receive accolades, and for full-time professionals, it can be even…

Kym Cortigiano 2 min read 377 Shares

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10 Crafty Gifts Under $40 for Everyone on Your List

When it comes to the crafter in your life there is one thing that they care about most – the details. Every part of the crafter’s life is typically meticulously planned, from home decor to silverware – even down to their iPhone case. Here are…

Sima Thakkar 2 min read 341 Shares

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5 Steps to Setting and Achieving Meaningful Goals in Life

No New Year’s Resolutions Yet? Why It’s Ok To Take Your Time

4 Ways to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others Right Now

2019 Holiday Gift Guide: Photography Books That Inspire

Now Trending

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How to Remove the Background of an Image in Photoshop

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Adobe Photoshop vs Lightroom? When and Why to Use Each Program

JOIN THE COMMUNITY

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WE ARE PHOTOGRAPHERS PODCAST

Jasmine Star – Making the Impossible Possible

REAL CREATIVE LIVES

Lisa Congdon, CreativeLive Instructor

Editor's Favorites

Best Gifts For the Mobile Photographer

How Photographers Can Make Extra Money During The Holidays

Watch Free Classes Now

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5 Steps to Setting and Achieving Meaningful Goals in Life

No New Year’s Resolutions Yet? Why It’s Ok To Take Your Time

4 Ways to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others Right Now

How An Accountability Buddy Can Help You Meet Goals

Searching for Soul in Portrait Photography

What Type of Creator are You?

Lisa Congdon: The 7 Stages to Becoming an Artist When No One Knows Your Name

6 Prompts to Encourage Authentic Lifestyle Portraits

5 Ways Your Social Media Efforts Are Failing

Kelly Brown: I Don’t Care What Other Photographers Think

10 Crafty Gifts Under $40 for Everyone on Your List

Trending Classes

How to Break the Habit of SelfDoubt and Build Real Confidence

Designing Your Life: How to Build a WellLived, Joyful Life

Lighting, Logistics, and Strategies for a Life in Photography

Fundamentals of Photography

Fine Art Compositing

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