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
Business Photography Education Seed Planting into the Holidays Now is the time to share ideas for holiday gift-giving that involve photography and your skill set. But it’s not easy to get through the noise! Like many of you, I regularly wonder what happened to the America I grew up in. It doesn’t matter which side of the fight you’re on; no one can […] Written by Skip Cohen November 20, 2025November 13, 2025
Photography Photography Education Techniques How to Create Emotion Through Photographic Art I wanted to create a futuristic anatomic-like subject that could not feel or express itself. I created this image from various parts that I photographed at different locations whenever I spotted interesting pipes, gears and various metals. I assembled this image from an idea which was born from recalling the plight of the Tin Man from the […] Written by Elaine Hughes November 18, 2025November 18, 2025
Business Marketing Photography Education Time Management How to Start Planning Your Photography Business Strategy for 2026 It might feel like 2026 is still far off, but in business terms, it’s right around the corner. The most successful photographers don’t just shoot and hope—they plan with intention. A strong strategy gives your creativity direction and your business real momentum. Here’s how to start laying the groundwork now to make 2026 your best year yet. 1. Reflect […] Written by Mark Weber November 13, 2025June 26, 2025
Inspiration Photography Photography Education How to Do Creative Photography from Found Objects “Breaking Free from the Vice” was inspired by my childhood experience of watching my aunt creatively use found organic or handmade pieces. I loved visiting my Aunt’s house after school ( She lived next door) because it was more interesting than doing my homework. She was a skilled flower arranger who practiced the Japanese art […] Written by Terry Wingfield November 11, 2025July 29, 2025
Business Marketing Photography Education The Care and Feeding of Your Network “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go with others.” African Proverb It’s the perfect time of year to put more care into your network. The holidays provide an opportunity to keep in touch with people simply through the spirit of the season. The key here is to […] Written by Skip Cohen November 6, 2025October 14, 2025
