A Guide To Stunning Butterfly Photography

Plus: Discover How To Use Your Flash & More

“Smiling for a camera seems to be embedded in the genetic code—even the blind do it.” – Vik Munoz

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What is a good photograph? I cannot say. A photograph is tied to the time. What is good today may be a cliché tomorrow. That’s why it’s important to keep shooting every day if possible. Let’s get to it!

A photographer asked his wife to guess the cost of his camera gear in a viral TikTok video — and she was left hilariously “shaken to the core” by what she learned. TAKE A LOOK →

Viltrox has quickly grown into a respected lens manufacturer offering good results at competitive prices. At $158, the AF 20mm f/2.8 is no exception to that trend. With a small footprint and a versatile focal length, can this lens deliver professional-level results despite its rock-bottom price? This excellent video review looks at the performance and image quality you can expect from its usage. TAKE A LOOK →

You can master your electronic flash quickly and easily. Follow this link to learn more. TAKE A LOOK →

Childhood memories hold a special place in people’s hearts and can influence one’s personality, interests, and sense of self. These memories can evoke many emotions, from joy and nostalgia to sadness or even bittersweet feelings. Sharing childhood memories with loved ones can be an excellent way to connect and reminisce about the past. TAKE A LOOK →​​

Butterflies are gorgeous insects, but if you’ve ever tried to capture a butterfly on camera, you’ll know it can be quite challenging. Not only are butterflies unpredictable, but they’re both tiny and surprisingly fast – so without certain tricks and techniques, you’re liable to come home with memory cards full of failures. Grab some pro tips right here! TAKE A LOOK →

“You go to these schools, and the kids all show you gorgeous prints of water running over pebbles. I’d rather see a not-so-gorgeous mistake of a brilliant idea, an idea that maybe the kid didn’t even know how to solve technically, but who cares because he’s talking about something incredible! It’s not the medium; it’s the message for me. – Duane Michals

Tomorrow: Top fifteen most photographically beautiful places in the world.

– Jeff