A photo exhibition can take many forms—from group and traveling  exhibitions to commercial shows or solo exhibitions. In this article, we focus on  solo exhibitions: a body of work with a unified purpose that expresses the photographer’s personal vision. An exhibition shouldn’t be just a visually pleasing display of “pretty pictures.” It should have  deeper meaning— it should have something to say. 

Photographing metaphors is an art that goes beyond the simple depiction of reality. Instead of showing what’s on the surface, it creates images that suggest, symbolize, and spark discussion. In this genre of photography, your perspective, memories, and inner world take shape—and the viewer gets the chance to work out what you’re trying to say, forming their own connection to your photography.  

In a fast-paced world driven by instant gratification, it might seem that a photo has to wow immediately or it’s not worth anything. But those who stay with photography for a longer period of time discover something much more important. With every photo you take today, you’re laying the foundation for what you’ll create in the future.    

Everyone has advice for you when you start taking photos. What “looks good,” what “gets likes,” or what you “have to do” to be successful. But following the crowd isn’t always the best way forward. Sometimes it’s more important to tune out the noise and trust your own direction. Here are five reasons why ignoring advice might be the best advice you ever get.  

Every photographer eventually asks themselves what they want to say with their photography. It’s not about chasing trends or what’s popular at the moment. It’s about you—what you know, what you feel, and what you want to share. Finding your photography theme isn’t something you can figure out overnight—it’s a long process.   

The best places for photography aren’t thousands of miles away. You don’t need to travel to the ends of the earth to take powerful photos. What matters most is often just a few steps from your front door. Powerful images don’t come from exotic countries. They come from the streets you know by heart. The places that feel like home. You just have to learn to see them with fresh eyes.  

In the world of art, and especially photography, we often hear remarks like “If it doesn’t turn out, pass it off as art.” It might be funny, but if it’s meant seriously, it reveals a misunderstanding of how art is actually made. In our photography, why can’t we just “play the artist”? And why isn’t chance alone enough?

When I first got into photography, my camera backpack was full of prime lenses with the lowest possible f-numbers. Back then, everyone insisted that I needed fast lenses. Their reasons varied: better technical quality, faster focusing, and most importantly, beautiful bokeh or blurred backgrounds. How do I see it today? 

Creating art or just kitsch? What makes something art? When does a photographer become a fine-art photographer? And what exactly is this elusive, sometimes mythical genre? Does it always include nudes? Is fine-art photography still evolving? And what is fine-art photography exactly?

If you enjoy taking trips with friends, they probably know you’re into photography. They expect your photos to be better than their phone snapshots, even if you’re using your phone too. After all, you’re the photographer of the group. So, what can you do differently?