Top Photography Articles by Marco Secchi
/Updated July 2025 – now includes 25 articles curated from my Substack.
A curated selection of Marco Secchi’s most impactful articles on Substack. These essays explore photography as a profession, art form, and strategic business — from licensing to gear minimalism, from Venice to the global market. Updated regularly.
Top Photography Articles by Marco Secchi
This is a curated selection of Marco Secchi’s Substack articles focused exclusively on photography — including visual strategy, licensing, editorial work, gear mindset, and professional practice. Each article has been verified, published, and publicly accessible. Updated regularly.
📸 Professional Practice & Licensing
- Making Money with Photography — Part 1
Hard facts, real markets — a professional roadmap to earn through photography. - Unlocking the Potential of Image Licensing
Keywording, metadata, and modern image licensing strategies explained. - Why Some Photos Sell
What editors, agencies, and buyers actually look for — and why. - The Great Portfolio Graveyard
What happens when strong images sit unseen — and how to fix it.
🧠 Gear, Vision & Creative Process
- Embracing Skill and Vision Over Gear
Why what’s behind the camera still matters more than what’s in your bag. - Mastering Black and White Photography
Composition, contrast, emotion — the essence of timeless photography. - The Prime Trio
Why prime lenses still matter — and what makes a perfect 3-lens setup. - The Timeless Charm of Analog Photography
Slowing down to think, compose, and connect with the moment.
🎯 Mindset, Visibility & Motivation
- Stop Hiding Your Photos
Perfectionism kills progress. Publish, share, repeat. - You're Not Stuck, You're Just Not Moving
A photographer’s pep talk — strategy over stagnation. - What Should I Do with My Photos?
Ideas, platforms, and goals for your archive’s second life. - Where to Share Your Photos: Platforms
The pros and cons of Instagram, Substack, Flickr, and beyond.
📷 Technique & Learning
- Mastering Zone Focusing for Street Photography
Shoot faster, more instinctively, and without missing your shot. - The Importance of Photography Workshops
Why learning in person changes everything — skill, vision, income. - My Timeless Affair with the Leica
Tool or partner? Thoughts on rangefinders, workflow, and shooting.
→ See the full archive at marcosecchi.substack.com/archive
Photography Articles
Selected photography-focused Substack posts by Marco Secchi.
| Title | Link | Access |
|---|---|---|
| Making Money with Photography — Part 1 | Read | Paid |
| Why Some Photo Sells | Read | Free |
| Photographing Venice | Read | Free |
| What Makes a Photo Work? | Read | Free |
| The Great Portfolio Graveyard | Read | Free |
| Mastering Zone Focusing for Street Photography | Read | Free |
| Stop Hiding Your Photos | Read | Free |
| Mastering the Light | Read | Free |
| The Prime Trio | Read | Free |
| Why Your Photos Don’t Belong on a Hard Drive | Read | Free |
| What Should I Do with My Photos? | Read | Free |
| Street Photography for the Shy and Introverted | Read | Free |
| Mastering Black and White Photography | Read | Free |
| From Milan’s Streets to Global Narratives | Read | Free |
| Capturing the Magic | Read | Free |
| Capturing the Timeless Beauty of Venice | Read | Free |
| Embracing Skill and Vision Over Gear | Read | Free |
| The Timeless Charm of Analog Photography | Read | Free |
| The Importance of Photography Workshops | Read | Free |
| Fujifilm Monochrome Simulation: Paul Ickovic | Read | Free |
