Amy Porter

I'm a professional photographer with 16 years of experience specializing in wedding and portrait photography. I've spent my career capturing the moments that matter most to my clients, from intimate ceremonies to family portraits they treasure for generations. Alongside my work behind the camera, I've always loved writing and storytelling, which makes sharing what I know with the PhotographyTalk community a natural fit for me. I bring a practical, experience-driven perspective to my articles, drawing on real client work to explain the techniques and decisions that produce better images. When I'm not shooting or writing, I enjoy helping newer photographers find their own voice and build confidence in their craft.

Global Shutter, Explained: What Sony’s Fast IMX949 Sensor Means for Photographers

Quick Facts: Sensor: Sony IMX949-AQB, Type 1.8 CMOS with global shutter Technology: Pregius S stacked back-illuminated CMOS Resolution: 4096 x 3072, about 12.69 effective...

Insta360 Countersues DJI With Five U.S. Patent Claims

Quick Facts: Story: Insta360 countersues DJI in the United States Filings: Two countersuits asserting five utility patents Patent coverage: Gimbal stabilization, directional control, smooth...

A Touchscreen MacBook Is Coming: What It Means for Photo Editing

Quick Facts: Topic: What a touchscreen MacBook for photo editing would mean for your workflow Rumored product: OLED touchscreen MacBook Pro, possibly branded MacBook...

The 35mm Lens: Why Beginners Voted It the Only Lens You Need

Quick Facts: The verdict: The 35mm wins the community vote for the one lens beginners should own Full-frame focal length: 35mm On an APS-C...

Duane Michals: The Storyteller Who Changed Photography

Quick Facts: Photographer: Duane Michals (Duane Stephen Michals) Born: February 18, 1932, McKeesport, Pennsylvania Died: June 9, 2026, New York City, age 94 Known...