Guest post by Jakob Schiller

Selfies are silly. But we can’t stop taking them either. Here are five tips that will help ensure your selfies stand out from the crowd.

1. Think about your background.

The whole point of a selfie is to show what you’re doing, and where you are, so you need to make sure your head isn’t totally blocking the most important part of what’s happening behind you. Most importantly be safe!

Guest post by Scott Wyden Kivowitz

If you've never considered a mirrorless camera, I'm going to give you two experiences that completely caught me off guard with shocking stereotypes. Some may surprise you and some may not.

I recently hosted a photographer Q&A session at a coffee shop near my home. During the small and intimate event, a group of photographers had the chance to ask a professional wedding photography team a variety of questions.

It happens to almost every photographer. You snap a photo on the street, and suddenly someone who was in it either gets self-conscious--or downright angry. But, like any good photographer, you know your rights: It’s perfectly legal to take a photo of someone in a public place (at least in the U.S.).

Words and photos by Stan Evans

I recently got a call from Red Bull to shoot rock climber Sasha Digiulian. Even though I hadn’t climbed in a long time I figured it would be no big deal. Some ropes, some rocks. Pretty straight forward right? Nothing of the sort.

When I was told the location scout would be at the Red Bulls Soccer Arena I really started racking my brain. Were...

Custom SLR is proud to have sponsored this 2nd annual teen photo contest. The Grand Prize winner was 19-year-old Felicia Simion. We love supporting youth education, especially for young photographers. Congratulations, Felicia!