Holidays Happy Holidays As the year winds down, we want to take a moment to say thank you. To our clients, partners, and supporters—you’ve made this year meaningful, memorable, and successful. Your trust and collaboration have been the heart of everything we’ve accomplished, and we’re incredibly grateful to be part of your journey. This season is a time to […] Written by Mark Weber December 25, 2025June 26, 2025
Holidays Inspiration How to Give the Best Holiday Gift It’s Almost Christmas Eve… When you’re a kid, this might as well be Christmas Eve. The excitement builds with each passing day, especially as presents begin to appear under the tree—maybe even tempting you to give them a little shake to guess what’s inside. This season is special. It’s a time to gather with family and friends, […] Written by Mark Weber December 23, 2025July 29, 2025
Inspiration Photography Education Why Your Best Photos Happen When You Stop Chasing Perfection Photographers can be a bit obsessive. We’ll spend twenty minutes editing a single strand of hair in post, or re-shoot an entire session because something was off. Somewhere along the way, “perfect” became the goal, even when what we loved most about photography in the beginning was its unpredictability. But here’s the thing: some of […] Written by Carly Sullens M. Artist, CPP December 18, 2025October 23, 2025
Business Marketing Photography Education How to Write a Photographer “About” Page That Actually Connects I know I wrote about this topic a while back, but after reviewing dozens of photographer websites recently, I was shocked at how many artists are missing the mark! Your About page—your online bio—is one of the most important parts of your website. It’s not just filler text; it’s your opportunity to build trust and connect emotionally with […] Written by Skip Cohen December 16, 2025October 23, 2025
Inspiration Photography Photography Education True Grit: Behind the Scenes A small black Shih Tzu mix named Mushu became the star of one of my most memorable photographs. The image, True Grit, was awarded Imaging Excellence during PPA’s 2023 Merit Image Review and later earned a Silver Medal at IPC 2024. What looks like a single, effortless leap in the final print was the result of […] Written by Joan Walker December 11, 2025September 10, 2025
Business Inspiration Marketing Photography Education Photography Promotion Ideas For the First Quarter The new year is just around the corner. Holiday work is about over and while it would’ve been ideal to have your business strategy done back in August, life can get in the way. But it’s never too late to plan ahead, even if it isn’t as far in advance as you’d like. Some people […] Written by Mark Weber December 9, 2025December 4, 2025
Inspiration Photography Photography Education How One Teen Found Confidence Through a Powerful Portrait Session Andrew’s mother recently spent a special day with me for her 40 Over 40 Portrait Experience Campaign session. Not long before her Reveal and Ordering Session, she called and asked if we could talk privately about her son. She shared that her 13-year-old—slight, self-described as “nerdy,” and biracial—had been experiencing bullying at school. As she told me […] Written by LuAnn Warner-Prokos December 4, 2025August 6, 2025
Business Marketing Photography Education How to Jumpstart Your Photography Business for 2026 We’re down to the wire for 2025, leaving the remaining days of December to wrap up loose ends. It’s also the perfect time to start setting the stage for the new year. I know you’ve got a lot going on, but there are still plenty of things you can be doing—or keeping on the back […] Written by Skip Cohen December 2, 2025October 23, 2025
Business Holidays Happy Thanksgiving As Thanksgiving arrives, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude. To our incredible clients, partners, and community—thank you. Your trust, support, and collaboration mean the world to us. Whether you’ve been with us for years or just joined us recently, we’re truly thankful to be a part of your journey. This […] Written by Mark Weber November 27, 2025June 26, 2025
Inspiration Photography Photography Education How to Find Photographic Beauty in the Month of November November is an in-between month. The bright colors of autumn have slipped away, but winter hasn’t yet claimed the landscape. The skies turn heavier, the trees stand bare, and the days grow shorter. For many, it feels like a pause — but for a photographer, especially one drawn to black and white, November is a […] Written by Mark Weber November 25, 2025August 21, 2025