Inspiration Photography Education Uncategorized How Print Competition Makes Your Work Explode With Growth Photography competitions offer a wealth of opportunities, from exposure and recognition to Chances for personal growth and exciting prizes. However, they also come with their own set of challenges, including stress, subjective judging, and potential creative constraints. For photographers looking to build their portfolios and challenge themselves, competitions can be a rewarding experience-especially when compared […] Written by Ellen Goddard Jacques June 12, 2025June 12, 2025
Photo Editing Photography Education Photoshop How to Become Great at Lightroom and Photoshop Photography doesn’t end with the click of a shutter. While capturing an image is a vital first step, the real magic often happens in post-processing. Programs like Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop allow photographers to refine, enhance, and transform their images into visual masterpieces. For beginners, understanding the importance of post-processing and learning how to use […] Written by Mark Weber June 10, 2025February 13, 2025
Business Marketing Photography Education Don’t Miss Father’s Day! If you missed promoting your services and products for Mother’s Day and graduation, crank up the volume and aggressively go after Father’s Day. This is the last “race” in the seasonality trifecta. Think about it—most dads are missing an updated family portrait. Even more apparent is the target buyer—it’s MOM! Women make 98% of the […] Written by Skip Cohen June 5, 2025May 16, 2025
Photography Photography Education Techniques How to Photograph a Creative Still Life I like dramatic images. Drama and something unique or unexpected always draws my attention. So, when I saw an image of food coloring dispersing in water and the strange shapes it makes, I had to try it. I had this idea in my mind’s eye of three glasses filled with water, each with a different […] Written by Teresa Hunt June 3, 2025March 17, 2025
Inspiration Photography Photography Education How to Learn More About People Through Photography We never really know what’s going on inside someone’s head or heart. When I created the portrait “They Have No Idea,” I thought I knew about my subject’s life, but I later learned there is always so much more going on. It started innocently. My subject and I were friendly acquaintances who first met through networking. […] Written by Olivia Ogren Hrejsa May 29, 2025May 29, 2025
Inspiration Photography Education How to Avoid Burnout as a Professional Photographer Staying motivated as an artist, especially in photogr aphy, can sometimes be challenging, but there are plenty of ways to keep your passion alive. Here are some approaches that might resonate with you: Set Goals and Challenges Join Competitions: Aim for new competitions or different categories (e.g., photojournalism or abstracts). Work on a Series: Focus on a […] Written by Mark Weber May 27, 2025February 19, 2025
Photography Photography Education Techniques How to Make Your Outdoor Photography Lighting Pop Lighting is one of the most critical aspects of outdoor photography, as it sets the mood, highlights details, and defines the overall quality of your photos. Below are tips and techniques to elevate your outdoor photography lighting: 1. Leverage Natural Light 2. Use Reflectors 3. Master Backlighting 4. Modify Harsh Light 5. Incorporate Artificial Light […] Written by Mark Weber May 22, 2025February 18, 2025
Business Inspiration Marketing Photography Education Growth Only Happens Outside Your Comfort Zone Risk more than other’s think is safe. Care more than others think is wise.Dream more than others think is practical.Expect more than others think is realistic.Claude Bissell The quote above is so on point for the way many of you look at your career as a photographer. It came out of Lou Mitchell’s book on positive […] Written by Skip Cohen May 20, 2025April 8, 2025
Business News/Notes Photography Education Self Publishing Single Book Publishing? Now Affordable As many of you know Marathon Press, has for many years been the choice for professional photographers across the USA. For about the last 15 years, we have also developed a niche providing high-quality, white-label book production for some of the biggest names in the print-on-demand photo book industry. By utilizing HP Siteflow, the same […] Written by Martin Pugh May 15, 2025May 15, 2025
Inspiration Photography Photography Education How to Create the Most Incredible Wildlife Bird Images I am retired from photographing people. However, I still enjoy a good competition. As a PPA Master and Craftsman photographer, I have attended many photographic educational programs at the state and national level and have taught a few. Through the competitions, I have found my most noticeable growth in the art of photography though. I […] Written by David Watt May 13, 2025February 25, 2025
