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Rad Drew

Rad Drew

Rad Drew is a photographer, educator, and speaker based in historic Irvington on the east side of Indianapolis, Indiana. He is widely known for his creative work in mobile and infrared photography, while also working extensively with mirrorless cameras. With a background in learning and development, Rad brings a clear, practical, and engaging approach to teaching. He leads destination photography workshops throughout the U.S. and abroad, presents to camera clubs and photography organizations worldwide, and offers online webinars and one-on-one instruction through his How I Did It!™ educational series. Rad’s images have received numerous international awards and have been exhibited in galleries and juried shows in the U.S. and abroad. His articles and photographs have appeared in publications including the PSA Journal, Luminous Landscape, TheAppWhisperer, the former PhotoPXL.com, and the Royal Photographic Society. He was named to PSA’s Who’s Who in Photography in 2018. Rad lives in Indianapolis with his wife, metalsmith Nancy Lee. Learn more at raddrewphotography.com.

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Traveling Light: Can Your Phone’s Camera Replace Your Traditional Camera?

A photographer friend preparing for upcoming trips, wrote to ask me about what gear he should bring. Specifically, he wanted to know whether to pack...
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Rad Drew

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May 30, 2026

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9 minutes read


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Calabria: A Photographer’s Undiscovered Treasure Trove

Traveling to Italy’s Calabria region in the southernmost tip of the Italian peninsula (the “toe of the boot,”) is to travel back in time. This...
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Rad Drew

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May 1, 2024

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9 minutes read


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10 Tips for Remarkable iPhone Photos!

Most of us today have an iPhone in our pocket or purse and that iPhone has one of the most sophisticated cameras in the history...
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Rad Drew

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March 25, 2024

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12 minutes read


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iPhone 15 Pro Max - Macro Control: Getting Up Close

Apple introduced Macro Control with the iPhone 13, and it’s improved each year since. It’s convenient to go from photographing landscapes or portraits to making...
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Rad Drew

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February 24, 2024

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6 minutes read


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Diamante, City of Murals

The seaside village of Diamante is situated on Italy’s western coast in the province of Cosenza, part of the Calabria region of southern Italy. It...
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Rad Drew

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August 13, 2023

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4 minutes read


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A Sunday Photography Expedition With Rad Drew and Kevin Raber - Part 1

One of the things I enjoy most about photography has little to do with camera technology, photo editing, or making prints. Nope, it’s the social...
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Rad Drew

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May 7, 2023

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6 minutes read


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Creating Infrared Images with The iPhone

Infrared photography, the black and white variety, first captured my imagination in college many moons ago. I fell in love with this depiction of the...
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Rad Drew

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September 10, 2021

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13 minutes read


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Editing Workflows for Topaz Studio 2 and Luminar 4

Topaz Labs’ tools have been a part of my workflow for about six years. During that time the tools have improved, new tools have been...
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Rad Drew

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August 12, 2020

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15 minutes read