LETICIA VALDEZ 7/24/25 LETICIA VALDEZ 7/24/25

FISHEYE LENS EXPLAINED: WHAT IT IS AND WHEN TO USE IT IN PHOTOGRAPHY

An ultra-wide-angle lens that creates bold, curved distortion—perfect for creative photography with a unique perspective.

LETICIA VALDEZ 7/21/25 LETICIA VALDEZ 7/21/25

THE IMPORTANCE OF USING A CAMERA STRAP FOR SECURITY AND COMFORT

Why Use a Camera Strap: A Simple Guide.

LETICIA VALDEZ 7/17/25 LETICIA VALDEZ 7/17/25

FULL-FRAME VS. APS-C CAMERA: PROS AND CONS EXPLAINED

Full-Frame vs APS-C: Pros, Cons, and How to Choose the Right Camera for You.

LETICIA VALDEZ 7/15/25 LETICIA VALDEZ 7/15/25

WHITE BALANCE PRESETS: GET BETTER COLOR IN-CAMERA

Get better color straight out of camera using the proper white balance presets in your camera—simple tips for accurate results in any light.

LETICIA VALDEZ 7/10/25 LETICIA VALDEZ 7/10/25

WHAT IS A DIPTYCH? A SIMPLE GUIDE TO IMAGE PAIRING IN PHOTOGRAPHY

Create diptychs in photography—a creative exercise working with images to explore mood, contrast, and visual storytelling.

LETICIA VALDEZ 7/9/25 LETICIA VALDEZ 7/9/25

TIP OF THE DAY — CROP IN CAMERA!

Crop in camera for stronger compositions, less editing, and more intentional photos.

LETICIA VALDEZ 7/8/25 LETICIA VALDEZ 7/8/25

INSPIRATION IN NYC: CONSTELLATION BY PHOTOGRAPHER DIANE ARBUS

LETICIA VALDEZ 7/2/25 LETICIA VALDEZ 7/2/25

TIP OF THE DAY — SHOOT SLOWLY: LET THE MOMENT REVEAL ITSELF

LETICIA VALDEZ 7/1/25 LETICIA VALDEZ 7/1/25

WHEN STILLNESS SPEAKS: FINDING CLARITY IN QUIET MOMENTS

LETICIA VALDEZ 6/27/25 LETICIA VALDEZ 6/27/25

FOR THOSE CRAVING SPACE TO CREATE — THIS IS YOUR CHANCE

LETICIA VALDEZ 6/20/25 LETICIA VALDEZ 6/20/25

TIP OF THE DAY — OUTDOOR PORTRAITS: USE THE SHADE WB PRESET FOR BETTER SKIN TONES

LETICIA VALDEZ 6/5/25 LETICIA VALDEZ 6/5/25

PHOTOVILLE NYC 2025 — A MUST-SEE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY FESTIVAL

Experience Photoville NYC 2025—an inspiring outdoor photography festival across NYC. Free exhibits, workshops, and more.

LETICIA VALDEZ 6/5/25 LETICIA VALDEZ 6/5/25

CULLING IN PHOTOGRAPHY: A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO CHOOSING YOUR BEST IMAGES

Learn what culling in photography means and how to choose your best images quickly and efficiently.

LETICIA VALDEZ 5/13/25 LETICIA VALDEZ 5/13/25

TIP OF THE WEEK — WHY CLEANING YOUR CAMERA LENS MATTERS MORE THAN YOU THINK

Clean Your Lens (Seriously)

LETICIA VALDEZ 5/7/25 LETICIA VALDEZ 5/7/25

A ROOFLINE, A BIRD, AND THE SPACE BETWEEN

A quiet photo journal exploring two simple compositions—a roofline and a bird in flight—and the quiet presence they leave behind.

LETICIA VALDEZ 5/1/25 LETICIA VALDEZ 5/1/25

WORK WITH ME

LETICIA VALDEZ 4/30/25 LETICIA VALDEZ 4/30/25

THE QUIET POWER OF STILLNESS: A PAINTERLY PORTRAIT STUDY

A painterly portrait series embracing quiet strength and subtle beauty. Soft tones, delicate expression, and sculptural light define this visual study in stillness.

Model: Breanna J.

LETICIA VALDEZ 4/27/25 LETICIA VALDEZ 4/27/25

MALE MUSE: HIGHLIGHTS FROM A RECENT SHOOT

Highlights from a recent portrait session — a male muse, a quiet shift, and a continued pursuit of beauty.

LETICIA VALDEZ 4/22/25 LETICIA VALDEZ 4/22/25

FROM ABOVE: CRAFTING FLAT LAY PHOTOGRAPHS

LETICIA VALDEZ 4/17/25 LETICIA VALDEZ 4/17/25

TIP OF THE DAY — WHAT IS BUFFERING IN PHOTOGRAPHY AND HOW TO AVOID IT

What does buffering mean in photography?