This year reinforced how essential creativity is — to adapt, to connect and to see a way forward. As we wrap up 2021, we hope our most-read stories inspire your creativity in the year ahead.
Words and Photography by Urth HQ
10. 6 Self-Portrait Ideas to Experiment With
Self-portraits don’t need to be tacky, and they don’t need to be shot with a top-of-the-range camera. Learn how to take thoughtful self-portraits from the comfort of home.

9. 15 Essential Products Every Photographer Should Have
Professional photographer Tim Swallow shares the items he doesn’t leave home without.

8. The Greats: How Slim Aarons Captured the Inner Circle of High Society
Slim Aarons documented celebrity culture like no one else. Discover how he helped define the way modern photographers capture people in their environment.

7. Aboriginal Artist Wayne Quilliam Shares Cultural Stories Through Psychedelic Landscape Photos
We talk to award-winning photographer Wayne Quilliam about how he has been sharing stories around community and Country for over three decades.

6. 4 Famous Portrait Photographers to Inspire Your Next Portrait Project
Take a look at these portrait photographers and learn about their career and era-defining work.

5. The 11 Pieces of Gear Chiara Zonca Uses For a Photoshoot
Chiara shares her favourite analog and digital cameras, lenses, filters and equipment for a day of taking photos.

4. A Complete Guide to Shutter Speed: Examples & Photos
Learn how to master all types of shutter speed photography and create motion blur in your photographs.

3. Terrazzo Tables Made From Demolition Waste by Design Studio Five Mile Radius
How can construction help people find harmony with the environment? We chat to Five Mile Radius’ Clare Kennedy to find out more.

2. The 3 Best Filters for Landscape Photography, Ranked
Your guide to understanding and buying lens filters for landscape photography.

1. How to Use Infrared Filters for Stunning Photos
The number one story for 2021. Learn how to make the invisible ‘visible’ with infrared filter photography.
