Surgery taught me photography

On becoming someone new

Aug 11 • Clara Zhu

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You don’t need to go far to photograph

The secret sauce to great pictures is loving who’s in front of the camera

Aug 2 • Clara Zhu

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July 2026

Why Morro Bay Is One of My Favorite Places to Shoot

Calling you to the Central Coast of California

Jul 24 • Clara Zhu

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For when you visit the Central Coast

A four-day itinerary on 35mm film

Jul 17 • Clara Zhu

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Everything I Did in 6 Months to Become a Photographer

Or, how to pivot into anything

Jul 10 • Clara Zhu

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June 2026

How to photograph when you are in a massive rut

And, a photo essay from Cambria

Jun 12 • Clara Zhu

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May 2026

My life is in my car

Surfboards, scrubs, and the camera that goes everywhere now

May 15 • Clara Zhu

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Soda Lake, Carrizo Plain

Close to Home - love letters on film to the Central Coast

May 9 • Clara Zhu

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A shot list for surfing photo shoots

Keeping this one handy

May 1 • Clara Zhu

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April 2026

What is darkroom development and why does it matter?

Frustrations and joy

Apr 24 • Clara Zhu

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Greener Pastures Animal Sanctuary

Close to Home - love letters on film to the Central Coast

Apr 13 • Clara Zhu

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A point-and-shoot film camera was made for friends

An alternative to our phones

Apr 3 • Clara Zhu

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