CPC Blog
Travel Photography Tips: Planning, Packing, and Capturing Great Photos
June 24, 2026 | Category: News & Miscellaneous
Travel offers some of the best opportunities for photography, whether you're visiting a national park, exploring a new city, or discovering hidden gems close to home. But successful travel photography starts before you ever take your first picture.
Choosing the right gear, packing it safely, protecting it while on the road, and having a plan for backing up your images can make your trip more enjoyable and help ensure you come home with great photographs.
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Summer Camera Care Tips for Photographers
May 28, 2026 | Category: Gear & Tech
Summer is filled with great photography opportunities, from vacations and beach trips to family gatherings and outdoor adventures. Protect your camera from the summertime heat, humidity, and sand with these simple tips so you can keep shooting all season long.
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HEIC vs JPEG: What Photographers Need To Know
April 30, 2026 | Category: Gear & Tech
The HEIC format started on iPhones but now it’s showing up in cameras too. Here’s how it compares to JPEG and when you might want to stick with JPEG instead.
We break down image quality, file size, and why compatibility still matters.
10 Tips To Perfect Your Panning
April 7, 2026 | Category: Photo Tips & Techniques
Panning is a fun way to imply speed and movement and give a totally different look to an otherwise plain and ordinary scene. As your subject moves across an area, you follow it with your camera using a slow, steady, sweeping motion and fire a shot (or several) to capture them against a blurred background.
Try these 10 tips to perfect your panning.
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Highlights From Our Florida Bird & Wildlife Photo Workshop!
March 18, 2026 | Category: News & Miscellaneous
Our most recent Birding & Wildlife Photography Workshop in Florida brought together passionate photographers who wanted to sharpen their skills while experiencing some of the best bird photography opportunities in North America. Enjoy the Hightlights!
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Pittsburgh, A Photography Destination?
February 18, 2026 | Category: Ideas & Inspiration
Why Pittsburgh? I say, “Why not?”
As a native Pittsburgher, I’m obviously biased but it wasn’t until I moved away that I truly appreciated it. As a photographer, I’ve captured Pittsburgh in all its forms, from the grit of Carrie Furnace to the sweep of Mt. Washington at sunset. The city rewards curiosity and for those who slow down and look carefully, it keeps offering something new.