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
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
Inspiration Photography Education Creativity, Depression, and the Winter Slump: A Photographer’s Perspective Hey friends. Melissa Kelly, Master Photog., CPP from Andover, KS here. I want to take a moment to be honest and frank. It’s a new year filled with new possibility. Opportunity awaits around every corner, BUT that also means that January has come and gone. February was gloomy. I know with March there is hope on the horizon. Right now it’s still gloomy, and I long to see the sun warm my face. This happens every January and lasts until about mid-March. There’s a feeling that creeps in, especially if I don’t attend ImagingUSA or we have a hard […] Written by Melissa Kelly February 12, 2026February 9, 2026
Inspiration Photography Education How to Keep a Positive Attitude: STOP Doomscrolling! I’d never heard the expression “doomscrolling” until John Paul Caponigro quoted a National Geographic story on the topic on Facebook a couple of months back. Here’s the backstory and why it’s so relevant: Ever had one of those days where nothing made you happy? My grandmother used to call it waking up on the wrong side […] Written by Skip Cohen February 10, 2026January 21, 2026
Inspiration Photography Photography Education How Dance Photography Led to an Award Winning Image When a local dance school reached out about photographing their upcoming season, I figured it would be a fun challenge. I’d photographed ballet before, but not enough to feel fluent in it. The few times I had tried, I left feeling puzzled. I’d spent hours perfecting the lighting, composition, and exposure, only to have the […] Written by Rich Johnson February 5, 2026October 21, 2025
Inspiration Photography Photography Education The Importance of Making Every Wedding You Photograph Unique Our company now photographs about 60% multicultural weddings, but at the time this image was taken, that wasn’t yet the case. We were just beginning to lean into the idea of this being our niche and loving the focus on multicultural and heritage-centered events. This couple was celebrating a blended cultural wedding, with the bride […] Written by Oona Breyer January 29, 2026December 5, 2025
Inspiration Photography Education Photoshop How to Rediscover Creativity Through Fantasy Compositing Queen Mab started as a personal project, a way for me to practice and grow my compositing skills. It had been a while since I created a fantasy composite, and I missed building an image step by step. This wasn’t for a client or a competition. It was just an afternoon spent exploring, letting my imagination […] Written by Laura Dark January 27, 2026October 14, 2025
