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In This Journal

Notes, stories, and quiet moments, gathered under loose threads.

– From My Notebook

– The Photographer’s Compass

– A Study in Portraits

– Threads of Belonging

– The Art of Gathering

– The Film Diaries

How to Get Published as a Photographer
The Photographer's Compass Maria Kazikhanov 5/4/25 The Photographer's Compass Maria Kazikhanov 5/4/25

How to Get Published as a Photographer

Advice From a Former Photo Editor

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Beyond the Rule of Thirds: The Secret Language of Composition
The Photographer's Compass Maria Kazikhanov 4/7/25 The Photographer's Compass Maria Kazikhanov 4/7/25

Beyond the Rule of Thirds: The Secret Language of Composition

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Low-Light vs. Flash Photography
The Photographer's Compass Maria Kazikhanov 3/25/25 The Photographer's Compass Maria Kazikhanov 3/25/25

Low-Light vs. Flash Photography

Why Natural Light is Taking Over

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How to Pose for Photos If You’re Camera Shy Without Feeling Awkward
The Photographer's Compass Maria Kazikhanov 3/21/25 The Photographer's Compass Maria Kazikhanov 3/21/25

How to Pose for Photos If You’re Camera Shy Without Feeling Awkward

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Let’s Do the Math
The Photographer's Compass Maria Kazikhanov 2/19/25 The Photographer's Compass Maria Kazikhanov 2/19/25

Let’s Do the Math

Understanding Photographer Rates: Breaking Down What You’re Really Paying For in Portrait, Event, and Headshot Sessions

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What to Wear for Headshots
The Photographer's Compass Maria Kazikhanov 2/12/25 The Photographer's Compass Maria Kazikhanov 2/12/25

What to Wear for Headshots

 A Study in Simplicity

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The RAW Truth About RAW Files
The Photographer's Compass Maria Kazikhanov 2/8/25 The Photographer's Compass Maria Kazikhanov 2/8/25

The RAW Truth About RAW Files

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What to Wear for a Photoshoot
The Photographer's Compass Maria Kazikhanov 2/2/25 The Photographer's Compass Maria Kazikhanov 2/2/25

What to Wear for a Photoshoot

Creating Stories (and Maybe a Little Drama) With Your Wardrobe

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Lessons from Tokyo and Reykjavík
The Photographer's Compass Maria Kazikhanov 1/25/25 The Photographer's Compass Maria Kazikhanov 1/25/25

Lessons from Tokyo and Reykjavík

Respecting Cultures in my photography

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The Art of Making You Feel at Ease
The Photographer's Compass Maria Kazikhanov 1/17/25 The Photographer's Compass Maria Kazikhanov 1/17/25

The Art of Making You Feel at Ease

Lessons From Both Sides of the Camera

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