Inspiration Lifestyle Sometimes You Just Need to Rant – Part One Intro by Skip Cohen The best thing about this industry has little to do with photography, but the friendships that come out of everyone’s love for the craft. Well, Michele Celentano is one of those friends who’s love for the craft can’t be topped. Wandering through her archives, she wrote this rant in 2014 and […] Written by Michele Celentano January 30, 2019January 30, 2019
Inspiration Lifestyle The Good Old Days Are Right Now Looking for great quotes from Zig Ziglar, a typo in Google took me into Ziggy Marley! Sometimes we stumble on the greatest little gems when we least expect it! I love what I found: “I don’t have to wait to realize the good old days.” Ziggy Marley That says it all. The good old days […] Written by Skip Cohen December 10, 2018December 10, 2018
Inspiration Lifestyle Morning Optimism “The moment when you first wake up in the morning is the most wonderful of the twenty-four hours. No matter how weary or dreary you may feel, you possess the certainty that, during the day that lies before you, absolutely anything may happen. And the fact that it practically always doesn’t, matters not a jot. […] Written by Skip Cohen November 26, 2018November 26, 2018
Business Inspiration Just Watch the Left Front Fender – by Skip’s Dad A few years back I talked my Dad into doing a guest post on my blog. I finally closed the deal, but only after we negotiated a life-changing compensation program that hopefully won’t disturb his Social Security and is comparable to what he underpaid me as a kid! LOL What I was most happy with […] Written by Skip Cohen October 31, 2018October 31, 2018
Business Inspiration My Word Intro by Skip Cohen I love this post from Justin and Mary Marantz’s archives for a couple of reasons. First, Mary’s always on point when it comes to keeping it light and fun. Second, and maybe more important for all of us are topics that keep your readers engaged. Think about what Mary’s sharing here. […] Written by Justin & Mary Marantz October 10, 2018October 10, 2018
Inspiration Lifestyle Memorable Mugs and the Art of Being Quirky Intro by Skip Cohen As I’ve shared so many times before, taking a scroll through the archives of great blogs you’ll find so much terrific content. Often, on a visit to Suzette Allen’s blogs, I’ll find little nuggets of wisdom that just make me smile. This short post, in particular, brought back a lot of […] Written by Suzette Allen October 1, 2018October 1, 2018
Inspiration Lifestyle Photo Editing Techniques “Act as if your grandmother’s watching!” It’s become one of my most favorite quotes, and I love the fact that it’s from a good buddy, Levi Sim. I first heard him use it at the TAP Conference several years ago. He was talking about how we all interact. Since then it’s come up dozens of times, and I’ve used it in […] Written by Skip Cohen September 26, 2018September 26, 2018
Inspiration Techniques Fun Shooting With Continuous Lights Intro by Skip Cohen There’s so much great content on the Internet if you look in the right places. I found this post and the short video in Suzette Allen’s archives. And, while it’s three years old, it’s the perfect reminder that everyday technology is bringing artists new creative tools. It’s also important to remember […] Written by Suzette Allen September 24, 2018September 24, 2018
Inspiration Lifestyle F-8 and Be There Intro by Skip Cohen Wandering through Suzette Allen’s archives, I came across this post from four years ago. I know there will be those of you who feel God doesn’t belong in a business blog post, but if you spend any time with Suzette then you know she’s one of the most focused and dedicated […] Written by Suzette Allen August 13, 2018August 13, 2018
Inspiration Techniques Do What You Love Intro by Skip Cohen I love this post from Suzette Allen’s archives because it took me back to my film days. While marketing and business in photography became my first love, I’ll match my passion with a camera in my hands with anybody. However, it’s that foundation in the film that’s so valuable to me […] Written by Suzette Allen August 1, 2018August 1, 2018