These latest reads from the month of January are sure to inspire and educate you. Dive into our top article picks for the first month of 2026!

The Woman Who Immortalized the Bauhaus
Lucia Moholy’s photographs helped define the visual identity of the Bauhaus. Why was she left out of its history?

Stop Making These 5 Portrait Photography Mistakes, Do This Instead
Portrait photographer James Reader shares five common mistakes photographers make when taking self portraits and the simple fixes that will instantly sharpen your approach to portraiture.

What Lens Is Inside Vintage Photobooths? The Real Gear Behind the Classic Look
We seek out the newest mirrorless cameras with 60-megapixel precision, yet we often spend hours in Lightroom trying to recreate that vintage look of a photo taken in a damp basement in 1974. It’s that high-contrast, slightly off feel from old photobooths. I’ve often been curious about the lens hidden behind that dark curtain, and I’m not alone in this thought.

How to Photograph a Meteor Shower: The Complete Guide
Watching streaks of light blaze across the night sky is spectacular on its own, but capturing that fleeting moment in a photograph takes your experience to another level entirely. The good news is that with the right preparation and technique, photographing meteors is absolutely achievable for any photographer willing to put in a little extra effort.

PPI vs DPI: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters to Photographers
Have you ever seen a print in a gallery, or a high-resolution display, (retina, 4K, 8K, etc) …and felt like you were actually looking through a window to the real thing, because of how finely detailed the image was? That is thanks, in part, to extremely high resolution. PPI and/or DPI played a critical role in that viewing experience!

Find Your Light
All photographers, sooner or later, have stumbled upon the following definition: “Photography is writing with light.” This concept (from the Greek phôs, light, and graphè, writing), is the pillar upon which our passion rests. But what is light, and what is your light in photography?

Forest Photography Tips & Guide for Better Photos
Forest photography offers a unique creative challenge: capturing the interplay of light filtering through canopies, the textures of ancient bark, and the mood that only woodlands can provide. Whether you’re drawn to misty morning scenes, dramatic light rays, or intimate details of forest floors, mastering forest photography requires understanding both technical skills and the unique characteristics of woodland environments.

John Abernathy Throwing his Camera: A Symbol Of Press Freedom Under Pressure
When photojournalist John Abernathy was tackled by federal agents during a Minneapolis protest, he instinctively threw his camera to protect the images he had just captured. This powerful story shows how one split-second decision became a symbol of why photojournalism—and press freedom—still matter when truth is under pressure.

Croaking and Yelping Toucans: When Photos Don’t Tell the Whole Story
Photography is a remarkable medium. In high-resolution photos, we can study every patch of skin, fur, or feather on an animal. High-speed burst shooting can capture fleeting moments of animal behavior in fractions of a second.