Inspiration Photography Photography Education The Art of Storytelling The Art of Storytelling by Kristy Steeves, M.Photog.M.Artist,Cr, CPP, F-ASP, APPI Storytelling is considered the heart of powerful photography, transforming simple images into meaningful narratives that evoke emotion, context, and connection. While technical skills, like figuring out the right camera settings, composition, and light direction are essential, there are other important elements needed, such as […] Written by Kristy Steeves March 19, 2026March 13, 2026
Holidays Photography Education Finding the Pot of Gold in Your Photo Archive With St. Patrick’s Day here, conversations inevitably turn to luck, rainbows, and the legendary pot of gold at the end of one. For photographers, though, that pot of gold might not be at the end of a rainbow. It might be sitting quietly on a hard drive. Most photographers have thousands—sometimes tens of thousands—of images stored away […] Written by Mark Weber March 17, 2026March 13, 2026
Photography Photography Education How to Recognize the Right Light as a Photographer I just received the shot list for a session happening next week, and something stood out that was half amusing and half absolutely annoying. A significant number of items on the shot list had notes from the client specifying that they wanted natural light under certain sections. It was things like “close-up natural light portraits by […] Written by Oona Breyer March 12, 2026March 12, 2026
Business Photography Education The Pain of Tax Season! “The difference between death and taxes is death doesn’t get worse every time Congress meets.” Will Rogers No matter how you look at it, tax season is NEVER fun, but there are some things you should know about changes that came as a result of the “One Big Beautiful Bill for 2025” that, at least […] Written by Skip Cohen March 10, 2026March 6, 2026
Business Inspiration Photo Editing Photography Education The Human Condition Through Portraits of Flowers Flowers, perhaps the most steadfast icon of beauty, hold a place in all nearly every genre of art, and most particularly, photography. I find that we often hold the same ideals for flower portraiture as we do when creating classic portraits of people. That is, we gravitate toward the crowning, young, symmetrical and unblemished specimens […] Written by Ella Putney Carlson March 5, 2026January 23, 2026
Business Marketing Photography Education The Secret to the Most Successful Business Cards The “most successful” business cards are the ones that get remembered, kept, and acted upon. Success isn’t about flashy design alone—it’s about being clear, professional, and aligned with your brand. Here are the types of business cards that tend to perform best: 1. Clean & Minimalist Cards 2. Branded & Creative Cards 3. Cards with a Visual Hook 4. Unique […] Written by Mark Weber March 3, 2026January 21, 2026
Inspiration Photography Education Is It Time for You to Loosen Up a Little? Many years ago, just a few years after my start in this industry, I heard a motivational speaker talk about life. Ed Foreman said, “Life is primarily for laughing, loving, and living. It ain’t just for whining, worrying, and working!” My adaptation: Life is for laughing, loving, and living, not bitching, moaning, and complaining. No matter […] Written by Skip Cohen February 26, 2026February 9, 2026
Inspiration Photography How Having Images on Line Led to an Unexpected Experience Some stories arrive quietly. Others walk right through the door and change you. This one started with a phone call. A woman reached out after seeing my work online. She said she was the wife of Dr. Guy Fisher, and before I could ask more, she told me I was in for a surprise. I […] Written by Rich Johnson February 24, 2026January 21, 2026
Business Inspiration Photography Education How to Market & Price in Today’s Photographic Market Marketing and pricing are critical pillars of every photography business. You can be the most talented photographer in the world, but without the right marketing strategy and pricing structure, your business won’t thrive. You’ve probably heard the saying, “Not everyone is your customer.” That’s wise advice, though it can feel tough to follow when sessions are slow […] Written by Mark Weber February 19, 2026January 21, 2026
Inspiration Photography Photography Education How Photographic Creativity & Imagination Can Lead to Big Awards When I photographed Mushka, it wasn’t for a competition or a client. It was just a creative day spent with my longtime friend and model, Jackie Apple. I’ve known Jackie for years, and she always brings character and soul to every image. That day, she brought in her two pet rats, and as soon as I […] Written by Laura Dark February 17, 2026October 15, 2025
