Most of us picked up a camera for a genuine reason — to document our kids, to chase the beauty of nature, or to find calm in a chaotic world. But somewhere along the way, the algorithm started shaping what and how we shoot.

Personal photography projects, like a Project 52, offer a way back to creating for ourselves. Weekly themes encourage experimentation, consistent practice builds confidence and skill, and the routine helps you reconnect with your creative voice.

And when motivation dips, community becomes everything. A supportive group can carry you through the ruts, helping you grow, refine your style, and build a body of work you’re proud of.

If you’re ready to shoot for joy again—not for the algorithm—I’d love to have you join the 2026 run of 52 Clicks.

Want to improve your photos without buying new gear? Learn how to harness natural light—indoors and outdoors—with these practical tips that work for any skill level.

As women, especially those of us in creative fields like photography, aging can feel like a slow fade into invisibility both on social media and in life. In this personal reflection, photographer Holly Awwad shares how motherhood, shifting identity, and the evolving creative journey intersect, and why midlife may be the most meaningful chapter yet.

Struggling to get consistent, natural-looking skin tones in Lightroom? Learn how to use RGB values for accurate color correction across different lighting conditions and skin tones, plus practical editing tips you can apply right away.

You Took That with Your Phone?!

Have you ever been captivated by a photo, only to discover it was taken with a mobile phone? What is it that distinguishes a good mobile phone photo from a bad one? How can we seamlessly integrate our mobile photos with our DSLR photos to create a unified portfolio? What tools can we use to produce the best images with a limited camera? How can you elicit the reaction, "You took that with your phone?!" Let's explore five ways to enhance your mobile photography and create images that you're eager to share, inspiring you to push the boundaries of what your phone can do. 

Presets are a great way to add consistency to your photographs and streamline your workflow, saving you time! We all love to save time, especially when it comes to editing. More often than not, I find myself using the same adjustments on most of my images; +15 contrast, +10 clarity, +5 vibrance, and so on. You can buy presets in different styles from artists you admire, or you can easily make your own. After making similar, if not the same exact adjustments to hundreds of images over the years, I have found creating my own Presets in Lightroom can really help speed up the editing process, even if it’s a few minutes per image. Plus! You can apply presets when you import images, saving even more time!!! Here’s how you do it:

What if I told you that no matter where you are—an uninspiring office building, a cluttered home, or even a random gas station in the middle of nowhere—you can create breathtaking photos? The secret lies in your ability to harness and shape light.