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My name is Ted Forbes and I make videos about photography. I’ve been making photographs most of my life and I have a tremendously deep passion for photography that I want to share with you on YouTube. The Art of Photography is my channel and I produce photography videos to provide a 360 degree look into the world of making images. Lets do this together! I make videos covering famous photographers, photography techniques, composition, the history of photography and more. I also have a strong community of photographers who watch the show and we frequently do social media challenges for photographers to submit their own work. I feature the best and most interesting on the show when we do these so come check it out and get involved! Business Inquiries: studio@tedforbes.com Mailing address: Ted Forbes The Art of Photography 2830 S. Hulen, Studio 133 Fort Worth, TX 76109 USA

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Photographing Kyoto: A Lesson in Patience

YouTubeSep 1, 2026

What Makes an Award-Winning Photograph?

YouTubeAug 28, 2026

The End of Mail Time… For Now

YouTubeAug 27, 2026

Photography, Memory and the Passage of Time

YouTubeAug 24, 2026

Meet the New Luminar: A Cleaner, Faster Photo Editor

YouTubeAug 20, 2026

Finding Your Voice as a Photographer

YouTubeJul 28, 2026

Why Great Photography Takes Time

YouTubeJul 21, 2026

A Photographer's Apology to His Hometown

YouTubeJun 29, 2026

Why Great Portraits Can't Be Forced

YouTubeJun 26, 2026

I Think I Understand the Leica SL3-P

YouTubeJun 25, 2026

Is the Panasonic L10 the Ideal Journal Camera?

YouTubeJun 12, 2026

The Editing Workflow I Wish I Had Years Ago

YouTubeJun 9, 2026

The Photographer who was a Sommelier

YouTubeMay 29, 2026

Major Announcement!

YouTubeMay 26, 2026

Photographic Perspectives

YouTubeMay 25, 2026

Art of the Photo Zine

YouTubeMay 2, 2026

Portraits of India

YouTubeMay 1, 2026

When He’s Not Working on the iPhone, He’s Making Photographs

YouTubeApr 7, 2026

Photography and Haiku

YouTubeApr 1, 2026

Hand made photography books are my favorite!

YouTubeMar 31, 2026

Why I started photographing dancers

YouTubeMar 20, 2026

This might be the best viewer work ever sent in!

YouTubeFeb 28, 2026

The Rapid Fire Photo Zine Critique

YouTubeFeb 27, 2026

Is this the best 35 ever made? :: Zeiss Otus ML 35mm f/1.4

YouTubeFeb 24, 2026

Dancer As Motif :: Workshop 2026

YouTubeFeb 20, 2026

My new favorite lens! Panasonic Lumix S 100-500mm f/5-7.1 OIS Review

YouTubeFeb 3, 2026

A constructive critique?

YouTubeJan 30, 2026

The Photographic Color Palette

YouTubeJan 28, 2026

Is YOUR photography ready to be seen? Hasselblad Masters 2026

YouTubeJan 16, 2026

Sequencing in Photography

YouTubeDec 29, 2025

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Beyond the Snapshot: When Photography Becomes Narrative Architecture

We often treat photography as mere documentation, but true lens craft reveals it as a powerful, therapeutic, and deeply personal form of storytelling.

The Art of Photography

Rogue Photographers

4 min

0 0 0about 1 month ago

Equipment

System Architecture: Building a Sovereign Creative Node

Whether you're deploying a local LLM or building a video studio, the principles of sound isolation, controlled inputs, and reliable hardware remain the same.

The Art of Photography

Rogue Geeks

3 min

0 0 0about 1 month ago

Stories

The Unapologetic Image: Why Great Photography Speaks for Itself

In a world obsessed with specs and gear, true lens craft reminds us that the idea, the vision, and the finished image are what matter most.

The Art of Photography

Rogue Photographers

3 min

0 0 0about 1 month ago

Techniques

When Gear Doesn't Matter: Mastering the Art of Creative Limitation

Dive into the philosophy of lens-craft by exploring how extreme technical limitations can inspire some of the most creative post-production work.

The Art of Photography

Rogue Photographers

3 min

0 0 0about 1 month ago

Techniques

Beyond the Pixel: Crafting Minimalist Impact in Lens Craft

Analyzing the power of constraint, composition, and negative space to elevate your photographic work from good to essential.

The Art of Photography

Rogue Photographers

4 min

0 0 0about 1 month ago

Equipment

Scouting Local Resources: A Deep Dive into Analog & Print Crafting at Fort Worth Camera

Beyond the digital workflow, understanding local resources for large format gear, specialized printing, and community hubs is crucial for any serious lens-craft professional.

The Art of Photography

Rogue Photographers

3 min

0 0 0about 1 month ago

Stories

The Power of the Archive: Documenting Life Through the Lens

A look back at the best of the community's submissions, reminding us that the true heart of lens-craft is in documenting the world around us.

The Art of Photography

Rogue Photographers

3 min

0 0 0about 1 month ago

Business

The Iterative Lens: Treating Photography as a Professional Journey

The craft of photography isn't about a single finished image; it's about the commitment to the process, the collaboration, and the continuous journey of skill refinement.

The Art of Photography

Rogue Photographers

3 min

0 0 0about 1 month ago

Techniques

The Art of Intent: Moving Beyond the Click in Lens Craft

True mastery in photography and videography is defined not by the camera itself, but by the conceptual rigor and intentionality behind the work.

The Art of Photography

Rogue Photographers

3 min

0 0 0about 1 month ago

$Beyond the Shutter: Using Ralph Gibson's Refractions 2 to Deepen Your Lens Craft$

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Beyond the Shutter: Using Ralph Gibson's Refractions 2 to Deepen Your Lens Craft

Dive into the intellectual depth of photography with Ralph Gibson's Refractions 2, a guide to the craft, history, and philosophy of the photographic process.

The Art of Photography

Rogue Photographers

3 min

0 0 0about 1 month ago

Business

Beyond the Digital File: The Craft of Curating a Body of Work

A finished body of work is more than just a collection of great shots; it is a narrative, a purpose, and a crucial element of professional photographic practice.

The Art of Photography

Rogue Photographers

4 min

0 0 0about 1 month ago

Equipment

The Evolution of the Stills Sensor: Analyzing the Lumix G9 II's Return to Photo-Centric Design

Panasonic’s new Lumix G9 II signals a powerful return to photo-centric architecture, integrating advanced hybrid PDAF and robust weather sealing for demanding lens craft applications.

The Art of Photography

Rogue Photographers

3 min

0 0 0about 1 month ago

Equipment

Compact Powerhouse: Why the Hasselblad 28P Redefines Medium Format Portability

Dive into the technical merits of the Hasselblad 28P, a lens that proves high-resolution, wide-angle capability doesn't require bulky gear, making it ideal for the modern Rogue professional.

The Art of Photography

Rogue Photographers

3 min

0 0 0about 2 months ago

Equipment

The Ultimate Workhorse: Evaluating the Hasselblad 35-100E for Modern Lens Craft

For the professional lens crafter, minimizing bulk without sacrificing optical excellence is key. We break down the performance of the new Hasselblad 35-100E zoom lens.

The Art of Photography

Rogue Photographers

4 min

0 0 0about 2 months ago

Techniques

Beyond the Noise Floor: How Hasselblad's HNNR is Redefining High-ISO Lens Craft

A deep dive into Hasselblad's Natural Noise Reduction (HNNR) feature, exploring how AI-driven processing is fundamentally changing what's possible with medium format cameras in challenging light.

The Art of Photography

Rogue Photographers

3 min

0 0 0about 2 months ago

Techniques

Deconstructing the Frame: Mastering Composition Through Layering

Layering is more than just foreground, middle, and background—it's a structural approach to composition that adds depth and complexity to every shot, whether still or moving.

The Art of Photography

Rogue Photographers

4 min

0 0 0about 2 months ago

Equipment

Bridging the Gap: How One New Sony Zoom is Redefining the Workhorse Lens

We dive deep into the technical merits of the new Sony 70-200mm F4, analyzing how its macro capability and compact design elevate it to an essential tool in the modern lens-craft arsenal.

The Art of Photography

Rogue Photographers

3 min

0 0 0about 2 months ago

Techniques

Beyond the Kit: Finding Your Visual Signature Through Focal Length Mastery

The biggest challenge in lens craft isn't the gear—it's the abundance of it. Learn how understanding the visual signature of focal lengths can redefine your composition and artistic vision.

The Art of Photography

Rogue Photographers

4 min

0 0 0about 2 months ago

Equipment

Budget Optics, Professional Performance: Deep Dive on the Canon 50mm f/1.8 STM

We analyze the Canon 50mm f/1.8 STM, a highly affordable prime lens that delivers impressive optical performance without the flagship price tag.

The Art of Photography

Rogue Photographers

4 min

0 0 0about 2 months ago

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