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Written by Caterina Maina, The Emerging Eye is a photography and fine art blog offering emerging artists and creative individuals a space to explore and learn about the art world!
Caterina is a photographer and creative entrepreneur based in Providence, RI who wants to create a more energized emerging arts community and connect with creative individuals.
Print Your Work with Intention: Best Photo Paper for 2025
Print Your Work with Intention: Discover the Best Photo Paper for 2025
Elevate your photography beyond the screen. In this article, fine art photographer Caterina Maina guides you through choosing exceptional papers—from RC to fiber-based—to achieve professional, archival-quality results. Learn which papers deliver richness in color, depth in black-and-whites, and longevity suited for exhibition, editioning, and display. Whether you’re dipping your toes into printing or building a gallery-worthy portfolio, this guide highlights top picks, printing labs, and ideas to help you present your art in its fullest form.
Best Color Film for Fashion Photography: My Top 3 Picks
Shooting fashion on film brings a certain magic, texture, tone, and timelessness that digital just can’t replicate. But with so many color film stocks to choose from, how do you know where to start?
Here are my top three picks for color film stocks that consistently deliver stunning results in fashion photography, whether you're just starting out or refining your analog style.
The Art of Paying Attention
How often are you aware of how you listen, look, and engage? Awareness is not something you can force, but something you actively allow to happen. By paying close attention to what is around us, we can find answers to many of our artistic problems. We can tap into our creativity and find inspiration and guidance everywhere we look.
How to Edit Your Photographs in Adobe Photoshop!
Here I will show you everything you need to know to get started with editing your raw images in Adobe Photoshop! Using three basic curve layers, you will be on your way to creating beautiful images perfect for galleries and museums!
Best Color Film For Beautiful Photographs
Here are my top 5 color film stocks for those looking to create amazing images!
Life After Art School: 5 Lessons I Learned After Graduating
Graduating from college is scary. Throw in a degree in art and it can be pretty terrifying. I want to share some lessons I learned to help you quickly find stability after graduating.