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It must be nice
Toxic envy in the toy photography community and what to do about it
Aug 12
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You don't need engagement
Social media is killing your hobby
Jul 6
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Beware of bokeh
The overused shortcut to "good" photos
Jun 15
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Why bad photos are popular on social media
Jul 1, 2023
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Create better work by not giving a shit
May 6, 2023
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Why bad photographers think they're great
Aug 5, 2023
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Four reasons you're burning out
Mar 4, 2023
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Find your people, band together, make cool shit, have fun
Dec 2, 2023
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The real reason gear matters
Jun 3, 2023
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Are behind-the-scenes photos helping or hurting?
The delicate balance between inspiring and spoiling the magic for others
May 4
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Fresh starts in smaller communities
Where old work is new again, there's room to stand out, and members decide what's best
Mar 2
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Dear beginners, lighting and editing aren't shortcuts
A solid idea and visual design are more important to the success of a photo.
Feb 3
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The end of walled gardens
Social media is fracturing, and the internet is opening up again. So, toy photographers, prepare yourselves.
Jan 6
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Find your people, band together, make cool shit, have fun
A year into writing TBTP, thoughts on AI "photos", and a new group
Dec 2, 2023
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Entitledgram
Following is no longer enough; you have to comment now too
Nov 4, 2023
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How to get the right kind of feedback
Look for insight and direction, not comments and likes
Oct 7, 2023
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