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Gloucester-based photographer Sean Smith chases the light, and fans follow
<div><img src="https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/71/a3/e49a422743898093b0ecba1fd837/longexposure-sunrise-1.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Sean Smith started learning about photography in high school and earned a living with the skill. He takes photos mostly for fun now and his favorite subject is Hampton Roads.</div></div>
Top Wedding Photographer Colin from Love & Lyons Shares Expert Tips
<div><img src="https://media.modernluxury.com/ntgpghfuax/styles/card-social/2026/03/31/01-opening-photo-DSC03209.jpg.webp?version=69cbecb724dda" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Discover unique, tailored wedding photography and dance advice from Colin at Love & Lyons to capture your perfect day.</div></div>
Want to win up to US$200,000? Enter these top photo competitions, now open for submissions from April to July 2026
<div><img src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oD5c5FmAqfozuKZVQT8mYc-2551-80.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>From landscapes to architecture, portraits, and beyond – these international photography contests want to see your images, open to photographers of all levels</div></div>
Why the Best Portrait Photographers Specialize in One Thing and Ignore Everything Else
<div><img src="https://fstoppers.com/s3/files/styles/medium/s3/lead/2026/03/thumbnail_116.jpg?itok=C2fAu-6R" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Choosing a specialty in portrait photography isn't just a stylistic preference. It's a business decision. The photographers who build sustainable careers aren't necessarily the most technically gifted; they're the ones who commit to a recognizable style and understand the world around their images, not just the camera settings.</div></div>
Old School vs. New School: How Generations Actually Differ as Photographers
<div><img src="https://cdn.fstoppers.com/styles/medium/s3/lead/2026/03/thumbnail_114.jpg?itok=h4QYsSnC" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Shooting film in an era of instant digital feedback isn't a step backward; it's a deliberate choice that exposes real differences in how generations approach the craft. Understanding those differences can sharpen how you think about your own photography, regardless of which tools you use.</div></div>
Free Photography Tool Wants to Be a Landscape Photographer's Best Friend
<div><img src="https://petapixel.com/assets/uploads/2026/03/jeremy-gray-landscape-guide-abol-bridge-autumn-hdr.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Free tool for photographers built by a university student and photography enthusiast.</div></div>
The Vastnaut One Exoskeleton Expands Outdoor Photography's Horizons
<div><img src="https://petapixel.com/assets/uploads/2026/03/DSF8778_1.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>An exoskeleton like this can help outdoor photographers go farther and shoot longer.</div></div>
Photography Fellowship Pays $30,000 for 3 Months of Documentary Work
<div><img src="https://petapixel.com/assets/uploads/2026/03/Photography-Fellowship-Pays-30000-for-3-Months-of-Documentary-Work.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>PowerLines is seeking a documentary photographer for a three-month assignment dedicated to humanizing the impact of rising utility bills.</div></div>
Manchester hosts FOCUS photography competition, exhibit
<div><img src="https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/westnewsmagazine.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/2/aa/2aab21ea-272f-47da-95ec-8a06489942f1/6842f652205dc.image.jpg?crop=1175,617,0,573" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Calling all photographers: the city of Manchester is hosting its 2026 FOCUS Photography Exhibition and is accepting submissions through May 1.</div></div>
Jazz quartet, etched photography set to make splash April 16 at The Next Picture Show
<div><img src="https://www.shawlocal.com/resizer/goLqF2EwUBu-sM9vMxcXtbjlbhI=/1200x630/filters:format(jpg):quality(70):focal(2243x454:2253x464)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/MN2E2ZQDAZBNLO4SRHAGTYZJLI.JPG" style="width: 100%;" /><div>The Next Picture Show in Dixon will be the venue for an April 16 concert and photo art show featuring the Christian Dillingham Jazz Quartet and photographer Jason Patrick Miller.</div></div>
Andrea Molina Cáceres Ecuadorian Photographer
<div><img src="https://latinarepublic.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Andrea8-1.webp" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Discover Ecuadorian photographer Andrea Molina’s intimate approach to photography, exploring memory, territory, and identity.</div></div>
City observation: Luoyang commercial photography story
"Noble consorts on electric bicycle, my princess, please get on." In Luoyang, in just a single day, you can travel through time, and rediscover the Tang Dynasty. This time, photographers who usually hold cameras to capture travel memories for tourists stand in front of the lens and become the subjects of our documentary. The profession chose them, and they chose the profession.
Honoring Steve Heaslip and the art of photography
<div><img src="https://www.capecodtimes.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2026/03/11/NCCT/89099564007-finalblog-19.JPG?crop=5183,2916,x0,y0&width=3200&height=1801&format=pjpg&auto=webp" style="width: 100%;" /><div>After a veteran photographer retires, a new generation of Cape Cod artists steps up to share their unique perspectives.</div></div>
Diversify Your Photography Income in 2025
<div><img src="https://fstoppers.com/s3/files/styles/medium/s3/lead/2025/12/photography-income-streams-1.jpg?itok=ZoHACUot" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Professional photographer shares multiple income streams beyond client work: stock footage, online teaching, YouTube, writing, and print-on-demand. Realistic look at what actually pays and the balance needed to sustain a photography career.</div></div>
Photographer Showcase
Credit: Sam Starns Credit: Omorfia Photography Credit: Moonstone Images Credit: Bethany Joy Photography Credit: Bethany Joy Photography Credit: Omorfia Photography Credit: Liz Loran Photo Co. Credit: Carrie Mayfield Photography Credit: Sam Starns Credit: Carrie Mayfield Photography Credit: Carrie Mayfield Photography Credit: Omorfia Photography Credit: Sam Starns Credit: Carrie Mayfield Photography Credit: Photo by Moonstone Images Credit: Liz Loran Photo Co. Credit: Carrie Mayfield Photography
Black and White PLUS Photography Show
The Black & White PLUS Photography Show is a juried exhibition celebrating the strength and versatility of monochrome photography. This show invites photographers to explore imagery created without full color (including traditional black-and-white, sepia-toned and cyanotype), focusing instead on composition, contrast, light, shadow, texture, and visual storytelling. The gallery is open Wednesday-Saturday 10-4 or by appointment.
Photography Club of Davis to host free presentation with Robert Norris on April 16
<div><img src="https://www.dailydemocrat.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PHOTOCLUB.jpg?w=1024&h=664" style="width: 100%;" /><div>The Photography Club of Davis will host a free presentation by photographer Robert Norris on Thursday, April 16, at 7:10 p.m. in the Blanchard Room of the Davis Library at 315 E. 14th St.</div></div>
'Pet Pals TV': Pet photographer Ellie Sophia Brown marks 10 years in business
<div><img src="https://www.wishtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/28/PET-PHOTOG-5.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Celebrate 10 years of Ellie Sophia Pet Photography with host Patty Spitler on Pet Pals TV. Learn about her journey and anniversary celebration.</div></div>
Photo essay: Irish contemporary photography showcased in Miami exhibition
<div><img src="https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/NSXJKWNJWNACTLDUL3K7UOCARQ.jpg?smart=true&auth=aecabc319ba11a6e98c79645aa65d59dea93f2874db57f8bdecdda9cec2f48ad&width=1200&height=630" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Talamh brings together works by eight Irish artists who are part of the Island Photographers group</div></div>
Pre-Wedding Shoot At Karnataka Temple Turns Violent: Photographers Allegedly Wore Shoes
<div><img src="https://c.ndtvimg.com/2026-03/l01eqhbg_fight-_625x300_28_March_26.jpg?im=FeatureCrop,algorithm=dnn,width=1200,height=738" style="width: 100%;" /><div>During the shoot, a confrontation broke out when some individuals objected to photography within the temple premises and photographers wearing footwear.</div></div>