Inspiration Photography Education How a Bouquet of Lilies Became an Award-Winning Fine Art Photograph Some photographs are carefully planned. Others happen because of a moment, a gift, or a spark of curiosity. Lily Glow was born during one of the most unusual periods of our lives—the spring of 2020, when much of the world was sheltering in place during the pandemic. One day, I received a stunning bouquet of lavender […] Written by Mary Buck August 11, 2026June 16, 2026
Business Marketing Photography Education How to Know if You Are a Professional? We’re all guilty at times of something slipping through the cracks, but too many of you are turning missed opportunities into an art form! Every time you’re in public, whether physically or in cyberspace, there’s a chance to show your skill set, not just as an artist, but as a business owner. I recently shared […] Written by Skip Cohen August 6, 2026July 14, 2026
Inspiration Photography Education Techniques How to Add More Emotion in Your Photography “Some wedding photographs document what happened. Others reveal what was felt. “Under My Veil” belongs to the second category.” Rafael Sotomayor Created during a wedding in Puerto Rico, this image was never intended to become an award-winning photograph. It began as a simple portrait opportunity and evolved into one of the most meaningful images of […] Written by Rafael Sotomayor August 4, 2026June 8, 2026
Marketing Photography Education Start Planning Your Most Powerful Fall Family Portrait Marketing Now The leaves may still be green, but for professional photographers, July and August are go time for planning fall family sessions. The fall season is one of the most profitable times of the year — families are booking portraits for holiday cards, wall art, and gifts — and the studios that prepare early are the ones that […] Written by Mark Weber July 30, 2026May 13, 2026
Inspiration Photography Photography Education How to Be an Artist and Trust Your Trained Hand Sometimes the most captivating art is accidental, even for someone hellbent on controlling every pixel. This rang true for a composite image titled “Troupe of One” that won first place in the Children and Teen category for the Grand Imaging Awards in 2024. I was streaming the creation of my work for competition and exhibition […] Written by Aly Elliott July 28, 2026July 2, 2026
Business Photography Education The Basic Fundamentals of Business NEVER Change Back in April I shared one of two posts I talked my Dad into writing many years ago. He was coming up on 90 at the time and loved the real estate business. And while he’d retired, he never really walked away from the business. Right up until a month or so before he passed […] Written by Skip Cohen July 23, 2026July 2, 2026
Inspiration Photography Education How to Understand the Value of Creating Art Why do we create art? Not just you and me—but humanity as a whole. Why has every civilization throughout history created art? Why does it matter? What purpose does it serve? The truth is, every person alive is connected to art in one way or another. It’s woven into nearly every aspect of our lives. […] Written by Mark Weber July 21, 2026July 20, 2026
Business Marketing Photography Education How to Target Your Ideal Customer Every business dreams of reaching the right customers — the ones who value your products or services, generate good profit, refer others, and stick around. But too often we end up casting a wide net and attracting customers who are only a partial fit, or worse, drain our time and resources. The good news: by clearly defining […] Written by Mark Weber July 16, 2026July 16, 2026
Inspiration Photography Photography Education From Concept to Composite: How a Powerful, Award-Winning Image Was Created The Story Behind my Weeping Widow Portrait can come from inspiration or imagination. The drive to create can come from many different places. When I set out to create Weeping Widow, it came from both. Though designed specifically for competition, it was inspired by very personal experiences of watching my mother pick up the pieces […] Written by Mandy Penn July 14, 2026April 24, 2026
Inspiration Photography Photography Education How to Find Photography Inspiration on Location The Circle Bar Guest Ranch, located near Hobson Montana, is the setting for both spectacular scenery and truckloads of great photo opportunities. Located adjacent to the Lewis & Clark National Forest, and bordering the Judith River, it offers a vacation spot for photographers wanting to capture western lifestyle photography at it’s finest, or just watch […] Written by Linda Sherrill July 9, 2026June 9, 2026
