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H. H. Bennett’s Shot That Changed Photography Forever

A "The Snapper," was a stop-action shutter invented by 19th century Wisconsin landscape photographer H. H. Bennett. It changed the course of photography....read more

Document Climate Change In Your Own Community

With the right images, you can alter people’s perception of climate change and inspire them to take action. Here's how to begin to do that, rifght in your own community....read more

Success on Paper: Noah Kalina, Artist & Photographer

Join us as we dive into the captivating universe of Noah Kalina, where perseverance meets playfulness and the ordinary becomes extraordinary....read more

Try These Indoor Photo Techniques To Shorten Winter

Winter is coming and, for most photographers who live in temperate climates, it means outdoor photography Is going to be curtailed for a few months. But don’t put that camera away!...read more

Use Your Smartphone to Digitize Old Photos

Chances are you have a bunch of old photos, slides or negatives packed away in a box somewhere just itching to be resurrected into the digital world. But you’d better get moving on it before fires, floods, tornadoes or hurricanes get to them first....read more

Success on Paper: Chris Brazelton, Artist

From prayer to pixels to paint, artist Chris blends digital mastery with hands-on craftsmanship to create stunning biblical scenes...read more
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How to Fold Cardstock for Crack-Free Cards

Creating professional-looking greeting cards and postcards requires attention to detail, especially when folding thicker materials like cardstock. With Red River Paper’s pre-scored note card stock, you get a high-quality foundation for any greeting or postcard project....read more

How This Dramatic Image Was Made

This image features the beach at Ersfjord, Norway, a stunning and well-loved spot on Senja Island. The view toward the ocean is flanked by mountains, creating a dramatic backdrop...read more

How to Load Photo Paper in Printer

Printing high-quality photos at home can be a game-changer for your creative projects, but it all starts with knowing how to load photo paper in a printer correctly....read more

Jacob A. Riis: The Camera vs. Social Injustice

Newly arrived immigrants in New York City during the late 1800s quickly found that rumors they night have heard about the “Promised Land” were just that; the streets of America were not paved with gold. In fact, if you were poor, just finding a place to sleep was incredibly difficult....read more

How to Securely Ship Printed Artwork

If you’re an artist looking to expand your reach beyond local markets, shipping artwork safely is an essential skill. Learn all the best practices here....read more

Success on Paper: Greg Kiser, Fine Art Photographer

Former police officer Greg Kiser has a new beat inspired by the Japanese wabi-sabi philosophy of finding beauty in the worn and weathered....read more
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Back To Basics: For Great Images, Think Like The Pros Do

ost professional photographers ask themselves these questions before they shoot… and so should you. After you memorize them, they'll become part of your thought process and will go through your mind in a flash....read more

Snapdragon X ARM Print Driver Support

Don't buy a Snapdragon X ARM-based Windows 11 laptop just yet if you need to make color-accurate prints....read more

Success on Paper:
 Linda Smith, Photographer & Artist

Interested in turning an artistic passion into a new career? See how Linda Smith did just that — with a trio of talents and the perfect paper....read more

At the End of Courage: Recovering and Learning from a Life on the Road

Ellen and I are officially off the road. The last 8 years of our life have been completely consumed by our identity as modern nomads. And I’ve grown to hate that term. Not that I hate the travel or even life in a trailer, but the term “nomad” in the modern context has become (in some ways) synonymous with...read more

Cardstock vs. Construction Paper

If cardstock and construction paper were interviewing for a job, they’d both have strengths to share. See which suits your artwork best....read more

Artist AnnMarie Young: Alaska Called, She Responded

The day after AnnMarie Young graduated with a Studio Arts degree from the University of Texas at Austin, she was on a flight to Fairbanks, Alaska where she hoped to spend the summer painting landscapes. But first she had to find a reasonably-priced place to stay which isn’t always easy to do in the 49th State, known for its high cost of living....read more