Photography
A practical journal on photography, covering camera technique, composition, and real-world shooting, along with detailed Lightroom and Photoshop workflows. This is where I share experience-driven insight built from years in the field and in post-processing—how images are captured, refined, and prepared for print, and the decisions that shape a photograph from the moment of exposure to the final finished piece.
Insight
Printing in Acrylic: A Photographer’s Perspective on Acrylic Photo Prints
Most photographs spend their lives trapped on hard drives, memory cards, cloud storage accounts, or social media feed...
How to Sell Artwork on Etsy in 2024 (Step‑by‑Step for Artists)
Introduction: Is Etsy the Right Place to Sell Your Art Online?
I’ve been selling my photography online for years, bot...
Canadian Photographers You Should Know About
Introduction to Canadian Photography
Canadian photography is a vibrant tapestry woven from countless perspectives, st...
Who Owns the Copyright of a Photograph? A Clear Guide for Creatives
Introduction to Intellectual Property
When I'm standing in front of a scene—whether it's a fog-covered lake in northe...
What is Print on Demand?
At Dan Kosmayer Fine Art Photography, I take immense pride in personally printing every fine art print, using the lat...
Best Lenses for Landscape Photography When Traveling
The Landscape Lenses I Trust Most When I Travel
Landscape photography can feel like an open invitation to chase whate...
Workshops & Training
Photography Workshops
My workshops are built around exploration — of culture, place, and perspective. They combine ...
Walking and Creative Thinking
Stanford Researchers: The Science Behind Walking and Creativity
The connection between walking and creativity has cap...
How to improve creativity
Introduction to Creative Thinking
Creative thinking is a powerful skill that anyone can develop with intention and pr...
How To Use Images To Help Improve Your Social Media Marketing
With growing exposure to images on sites like Pinterest, Facebook, and Instagram, it's a great time to start using im...
Ghost Towns in USA
Cerro Gordo
Location: Keeler, California, USA
GPS: Approximately 36.53778, -117.79500
Cerro Gordo is a historic minin...
Mastering the Rules of Composition in Photography for Stunning Images
When I think about the photographs that stay with me—the ones that pull me back for a second or third look—it almost ...
