Coding and Design Tips & Tutorials

When most people ask me questions about print or digital photography, I quickly realize that they think that all I do is grab the camera, point it at something until that something looks pretty, and then press the shutter button. If you’re just getting into photography, you might think that too.

You became a professional artist for the love of it. Growing up, you enjoyed creating things, whether it was paintings, mixed media sculptures, mosaics or drawings.

If photography means writing with light, then lighting gear is a photographer’s pen. Adding lighting gear to a photography kit opens up endless creative possibilities to play with shadows, create a glow, or add that sparkling light source.

Aside from knowing your craft and keeping your gear in good working order, the most important part of photography in the digital era is taking good care of your digital assets (files created by your camera and editing software). Even as a beginner, you need to understand the best ways to organize photos and take care of them so you always have access to them.

Use the right tools to create stunning interior architectural photography with architecture and fine-art photographer Mike Kelley.

In preparation for her class on Personal Branding, we spoke with author, designer, and branding expert Debbie Millman about the importance of a strong personal brand and why it matters no matter who you are or what you do. https://www.