Steve Jacobs Photography

Some ways to avoid lens flares.

Seven Preventable Causes of Lens Flare in Photography Lens flare is one of the more annoying problems in photography, and it can seem like there's no good way to avoid it (short of compositing two photos together). But while this can be true, many causes of lens flare are preventable. I'll take you through some of those today.

If you are in the mood to experiment with your photography, here are some ideas.

26 Photography Ideas for 2026 PL provides various digital photography news, reviews, articles, tips, tutorials and guides to photographers of all levels

Wishing everyone a Good Memorial Day!

We all have probably felt this way after a large holiday meal.

Photographer Captures a Lion Cub in a Food Coma After Overindulging in a Giant Feast Definitely been there!

Wonders we may never visit, and even if we did, we would not be seeing some of the beauty close up. Thanks to this photographer we get glimpses.

Awe-Inspiring Images Offer a Dizzying Glance Into Europe’s Soaring Cathedrals Photographer Peter Li showcases sacred spaces in a way that's as immersive as it is incredible.

A cool rescue.

Underwater Photographer Helps Free a Humpback Whale Entangled in Fishing Gear We're grateful photographer John Kowitz was there!

A hint of the beauty and majesty of the universe.

Amazing Astrophotography in New Zealand Showcases the Otherworldly Beauty of Our Universe "[The universe] hands you a moment to step back and appreciate life on our little rock in space.”

A glimpse at an extraordinary culture.

A Photojournalist’s Tireless Quest to the Heart of Mongolia’s Altai Mountains [Interview] “I remember immediately feeling a sense of calm and belonging in the Altai Mountains. There was a quiet strength in the way people lived, intimately connected to the land, the seasons, and their animals.”

Happy Mother's Day from Steve Jacobs Photography!