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                <title>Selective Color</title>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 09:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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                    <p>Selective color, sometimes referred to as color popping, works by turning an image black and white while keeping the subject in color. Done well, it creates strong contrast and directs attention exactly where you want it. Done poorly, it can feel heavy-handed and distracting rather than effective.</p>
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                <title>10 Rules for Street Photography</title>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 08:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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                    <p>Street photography is about seeing the world in new ways and capturing moments that tell a story. These 10 rules aren’t strict laws: they’re practical tips to help you shoot smarter, notice more, and develop your own style. From slowing down and committing to a single lens to knowing when to break the rules, this guide is packed with advice to make your street photography more intentional and fun.</p>
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                <title>Chuzhao Digital Twin Lens Reflex Camera Review</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 10:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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                    <p>I received the Chuzhao Digital Twin Lens Reflex Camera as a gift and took it out to see what this tiny, retro-styled camera could do. Its vintage-inspired design and simple digital capture produce images full of character rather than technical perfection. Using it is playful and tactile, with quirky, punchy photos that evoke analogue charm. Ideal for casual shooters, retro lovers, or anyone seeking a fun, novelty-focused digital camera.</p>
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                <title>Quality vs Quantity: Why I Return Home with Fewer Photos</title>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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                    <p>A personal reflection on choosing quality over quantity in photography, taking fewer shots on photo walks, and learning to live with fewer keepers.</p>
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                <title>Best 5 of 2025</title>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2025 10:23:00 -0500</pubDate>
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                    <p>My best 5 shots taken in 2026.  A mix of black and white street photography and urban landscapes.</p>
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                <title>Restructuring and a New Focus</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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                    <p>In this article, I explain how I recognized stagnation in my photography and reshaped my entire approach — moving beyond casual snapshots toward more deliberate, story-driven work and refining how I present it on my site.</p>
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                <title>My Photography Travel Kit</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                    <p>A look at the gear I bring when travelling on vacation with a focus on being light and flexible.</p>
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                <title>Ethics in Street Photography</title>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 13 Sep 2025 08:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                    <p>A discussion the ethics of taking photographs of strangers in public.</p>
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                <title>7 Tips for Overcoming Your Fear of Street Photography</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 08:49:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                    <p>Seven tips to help get over the fear of taking photos of strangers in public when doing street photography.  Advice for the novice street photographer.</p>
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                <title>Gear Is Not Important in Street Photography</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                    <p>A look at photographers' obsession with using the best gear for street photography. Is it important to have the latest and greatest gear?</p>
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