As the frost deepens and snow blankets the world in white, winter offers a magical canvas for creativity. For many, the cold might be an excuse to stay indoors, but for me, it’s an invitation to explore the captivating world of frozen bubble photography.

We asked the p52 students to choose their favorite image from the project (which is no small feat, trust me) and let us see inside their heads a bit as they reveal why they chose that particular photo or what the project has meant to them. This blog post is evidence of the power of photography projects and the people who do them right alongside you. 

If you're wanting a similar experience in 2025, I invite you to join us as we start all over again with a brand new theme schedule and prompt list.

xo Angie Mahlke

Tis the holiday season and we wanted to come together and share our festive holiday images!

Enjoy these beautiful holiday inspired images from our community!

The holiday season is the perfect time to get creative with your photography. With twinkling lights, festive decor, and an abundance of inspiration, there’s no shortage of opportunities to experiment with new techniques. Whether you’re a seasoned photographer or just looking to add some festive flair to your portfolio, here are four creative ways to capture the magic of the season. Which one will you try?

This Thanksgiving, we'd love to take a minute to acknowledge the feeling of thankfulness and appreciation for the good things in life.

Even if you don't celebrate this American holiday, join in the celebration of thankfulness with us! The world can be a bit dark sometimes, so let's sit in our gratitude for a moment.

We asked our community to share their favorite SPOOKY images and they delivered!

We asked our community for tips on embracing the dreaded self portrait! Check out this post for valuable advice and inspiring self portraits from our talented community members!

The goal of the August Lensbaby Challenge was simple: get out and shoot more. For some, this meant taking daily photos with their Lensbaby lenses, while for others, it was about picking up their gear more frequently than usual. The challenge provided the perfect opportunity for us to dive deep into our creative process while also refining our technical skills. Below is some of the beautiful work shared by artists who participated in the challenge! Get ready to be inspired!

In 2024 I have been completing my third P52. I absolutely love the weekly challenges and it sure keeps me motivated, as this year has been my hardest so far for inspiration. In this piece I will be writing about what to do when inspiration dries up, AKA you hit a slump.

Photography On Your Travels

Hi, I’m Abi, a photographer and photography mentor from the UK - this means I will be using the term holiday rather than vacation throughout this blog! I have always loved having my next holiday, big or small, lined up to look forward to and long before I knew anything technical about photography would enjoy taking my camera with me and capturing the sights. My travel plans have had to adapt somewhat since having children, but in the past I have toured India, Nepal and New Zealand and I’ve visited many other places. One day I will get back to ticking things off my bucket list, but for now I make the most of what we can do during this phase. In this blog, I’m going to share a my top tips for photography on your travels, whether it’s a day trip to somewhere nearby, or a once-in-a-lifetime dream holiday!