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Why the “Best” Paper Doesn’t Exist

By Robert Rodriguez Jr
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Printing your own work is one of the most effective things you can do to grow as a photographer. You experience your work in an entirely new way that can provide meaningful insights, and you also gain the ability to let others experience your work at a deeper and more appreciative level. Once you start,…

Two Kinds of Credibility

By Robert Rodriguez Jr
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Last week I was working with a student on an image, and he kept hesitating on his adjustments. “I want it to look credible,” he said. That word stopped me. Credible to whom? The Two Kinds of Credibility Here’s what I’ve come to understand about credibility in photography: 1. There are two definitions. One is…

What Vinyl Collectors Understand That Photographers Forgot

By Robert Rodriguez Jr
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I’ve been thinking about something strange. Everyone’s talking about the “Year of Analog.” Vinyl sales are up. Film cameras are selling at ridiculous prices. There’s a cultural hunger for things you can hold, things that take up space, things that exist whether or not you’re looking at your phone. And yet most photographers I know…

Free Webinar: Getting Started with Fine Art Printing

By Robert Rodriguez Jr
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If you’ve been curious about printing your own work but weren’t sure where to start, this is for you. I’m hosting a free webinar where I’ll walk you through everything you need to begin making fine art prints at home—the gear, the workflow, and the decisions that actually matter. What we’ll cover: Whether you’ve never…

The Completion Loop

By Robert Rodriguez Jr
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I’ve been thinking about something strange. Everyone’s talking about the “Year of Analog.” Vinyl sales are up. Film cameras are selling at ridiculous prices. There’s a cultural hunger for things you can hold, things that take up space, things that exist whether or not you’re looking at your phone. And yet most photographers I know…