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At once challenging and wondrous subjects, birds are fast, elusive, biologically diverse, and can be stunningly beautiful. “There are about 10,000 species of birds in the world, and their range of behaviors is very wide,” says William Majoros, a North Carolina–based scientist and avid bi

If after reading our tips for better bird photography you ran straight to the woods with your camera, then this new software could be a great addition to your app arsenal. Merlin Bird Photo ID can identify bird species from a single image. The site was created by the Cornell Lab of Orni

Tom Mangelsen has photographed wildlife from hummingbirds to elephants, but he has a special soft spot for bears. And he’s particularly fond of the grizzlies that roam Grand Teton National Park near his home in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. “The more I see bears, the more I feel for

Having photographed equine subjects professionally for more than 15 years, Carol Walker can tell at a glance whether a pictured horse is domestic or wild. “The domestics are usually very clean and shiny,” she says. “Their manes are untangled, and they’re

Screech Owl, six weeks old About four years ago, photographer Traer Scott started working on her latest book, Wild Babies, devoted to documenting wild, orphaned baby animals. The idea for the book was born two weeks after the birth of Scott’s o

The good life Every year since 1961, animal-loving camera enthusiasts have sought the title of Wildlife Photographer of the Year. These are 2017’s winners, running the gamut from a devastating scene of rhino poaching to a sweet snapshot of

Ever wondered what the world would look like if you were a foot taller or shorter than you are right now? Even a few inches might make the world seem a little different. You might see more tops of people’s heads if you’re tall, or have to twist your head up if you’re short. But if you were

“I’m obsessed with romantic flowers,” says Carla Coulson, an Australian-born photographer who splits her time between Paris and Greece. On the day I interviewed her, she was sitting in her home in Greece, surrounded by prints she made of the Italian coast, on which she made a name fo

Wedding photography is undeniably one of the most—if not the most—important investments a couple makes on their big day. Though the first dances, toasts, and wedding cake won’t last forever, the wedding photos will. So, it’s understandable that there are demands for perfection. O

Family portraits often bring to mind a smiling family in their Sunday best, looking at the camera in a portrayal of a picture-perfect life. But for Iowa-based artist Katie Golobic, these aren’t the images she lives for—though she does admit to having a few of them on her walls. One look at

One of my favorite hashtags on Instagram is #FloralFriday, and it’s safe to say that Paris-based lifestyle photographer Katie Mitchell does it like no other. Follow her and your feed will be overrun with nostalgic, dreamy images of the City of Light—including the florists and flowers that

In April 2015, Quintin Lake set out to walk the entire perimeter of the coast of Great Britain, photographing the edges of the land where it intersects with the sea. He didn’t plan to do this uninterrupted, but in sections up to two months, after which he would return home for a whil

Photographing someone’s Big Day is a beautiful—and stressful—job, especially if you’re not a seasoned pro. This week, PopPhoto is serving up our best advice for capturing that special kind of joy. Photographers know that posing is no joke. And on the fast-paced, often rushe

Photographing someone’s Big Day is a beautiful—and stressful—job, especially if you’re not a seasoned pro. This week, PopPhoto is serving up our best advice for capturing that special kind of joy. Award-winning photographer Vanessa Joy has been photographing weddings for ov

Photographing someone’s Big Day is a beautiful—and stressful—job, especially if you’re not a seasoned pro. This week, PopPhoto is serving up our best advice for capturing that special kind of joy. This post has been updated. It originally published on March 13, 2016. In

Candid photos may conjure up that really unflattering picture your uncle took at your wedding with his shiny new camera. The angle is wrong, he’s somehow added 50 pounds to everyone, and the facial expressions…well, we don’t need to say any more about that. However, great candid images

Photographing someone’s Big Day is a beautiful—and stressful—job, especially if you’re not a seasoned pro. This week, PopPhoto is serving up our best advice for capturing that special kind of joy. The job of a wedding photographer goes well beyond taking pictures. Shooters play the role

Cig Harvey lives in a farmhouse in rural Maine, where she photographs the people and places around her. Harvey’s photos often feature bright, saturated colors, and a touch of surrealism, as she tries to find the magic in the mundane. Her latest book is Blue Violet, an exploration of

With proms, college graduations, and even just plain old family barbecues coming up over the next few months, we thought we’d put together some of the best ways to improve the outdoor portraits you shoot with your smartphone. With bright midday sunlight, bustling crowds, and many other cha