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Picture of the Day: “Autumn at the Linn Cove Viaduct”

Posted on January 7, 2026

Today’s POTD features a colorful autumn view of the Linn Cove Viaduct, a picturesque bridge on the Blue Ridge Parkway that was constructed in order to to protect the fragile environment of Grandfather Mountain in western North Carolina. I hope you like it.

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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…]

Q&A: Is it ok to use Gmail for my business email?

Posted on February 12, 2025

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Question from Gabe: I recently retired after a long career in public service and I’m planning to start a second career as a professional photographer.

I’ve already lined up a few shoots through word-of-mouth but I’m planning to put up a business page on Facebook and have some business cards printed to promote my photography services.

The question I have is do I need a private email address (something like [email protected] where example.com is my own domain name) or will a Gmail address suffice?

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