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Q&A: Are regular hand-held cameras becoming obsolete?

Posted on February 1, 2026

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Question from Barbara: Hi, Rick. I love your site and all the great info you provide. I have a quick question for you.

I recently started shopping for a new camera and I’ve noticed how few there are in the stores these days. Places like Walmart and Best Buy used to have dozens of them to choose from but now they only have three or four.

It seems like actual cameras are on the verge of becoming obsolete. Am I right? [Read more…]

Don’t want to pay big bucks for Photoshop? Try this awesome free virtual clone

Posted on December 12, 2025

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I used either Photoshop or Photoshop Elements as my go-to image editing app for many years, and I’ll admit they are amazingly powerful. But I eventually realized there are two major drawbacks to using them:

1 – As you can see right here, they are expensive.

2 – You can only install one licensed copy on two computers at one time.

There really isn’t anything you can do about #1. Neither edition of Photoshop is cheap, and that’s just the way it is. [Read more…]

Easily remove object from photos with insMind’s AI Magic Eraser

Posted on November 24, 2025

insMind provides instant photo transformation through its AI image magic eraser tool. Users can achieve quick and powerful background cleanup and distraction elimination along with image enhancement for posts through this object remover system.

Upload your image to the magic eraser online tool, then select the object for removal using one click, and the tool will automatically erase it.

The image editing tool operates at high speed with excellent precision to deliver free watermarked-free services that benefit all users creating media content for their social platforms, ecommerce needs, or professional work. [Read more…]

How to tell stories using photography

Posted on October 1, 2025

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Storytelling is usually at the heart of any great piece of art, and this is especially true with photography, an art form in which storytelling can evoke a wide range of emotions in your audience.

You might wonder exactly what storytelling in photography entails, and why photographs that tell stories are different to those produced by traditional photographic methods.

Truth be told, a well-composed and well-captured photograph is one of the most powerful tools one can use to convey a message to the viewer, and countless books have been written explaining exactly how to capture great photos. [Read more…]

Top skills every new photographer should learn

Posted on May 12, 2025

Ever taken a photo that felt perfect in the moment, but ended up blurry, flat, or just off? You’re not alone. Photography looks easy until you try to get it right.

These days, everyone snaps pictures, but learning the craft means going beyond casual phone shots. It’s about mastering light, telling a story, and noticing the details others miss.

The best part? You don’t need expensive gear to start—just the right skills.

In this post, we will share the top skills every new photographer should learn – along with a few tips for connecting with professionals who can help you grow faster. [Read more…]