Photography Photography Education How to Create Motion Blur: A Lesson in Long Exposure Photography When I spotted this beautiful stream in Sedona, Arizona, it was late morning — around 11 AM — and I knew instantly I had to try some long exposure shots. There’s something magical about capturing moving water; it’s one of my favorite photographic subjects. The challenge, though, is always finding that perfect balance between shutter speedand aperture. Too fast a […] Written by Doug Thomsen April 23, 2026February 9, 2026
Business Photography Education How to Determine Your Pricing to Be Profitable Pricing your photography isn’t just about picking a number—it’s about building a sustainable business that reflects your value. Unfortunately, many photographers fall into the same traps that keep them underpaid and overworked. Here are 10 of the most common pricing mistakes and how to avoid them. 1. Undervaluing Your Work Too many photographers charge “just […] Written by Mark Weber April 21, 2026February 9, 2026
Photography Photography Education How Rodeo Experience Shapes Powerful Sports Photography “Head Over Heels” is a rodeo image that was a PPA Image Excellence Award winner, as well as one of the selected images in the Reportage Category for the 2024 World Photographic Cup Team, of which I was honored to have been selected as a US Team Member. The Reportage category allows for very limited […] Written by Linda Sherrill April 16, 2026April 16, 2026
Business Holidays Marketing Photography Education Mother’s Day and Father’s Day Are Back – You ready? The obvious holidays waiting in the wings are Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. Both are ideal for planting seeds for an updated family portrait. The challenge is that too many of you think these holidays are such a long way off, and you’re in your mañana mode. Someday you’ll start working on promoting ideas for […] Written by Skip Cohen April 14, 2026March 20, 2026
Inspiration Photography Photography Education When the Wild Pauses: A Bobcat, a Log, and One Perfect Moment There are moments in photography that happen so fast you don’t fully process them until later, when you are back home, the card is downloaded, coffee in hand, staring at the screen thinking, wait… did this really just happen? This was one of those moments. At the time, it didn’t feel like much of anything […] Written by Angie Birmingham April 9, 2026February 4, 2026
Business Photography Education How to Get Ready for Summer Photography Sessions It’s time to start preparing for your summer sessions. Summer is the season of sunshine, color, and fun—making it the perfect time for unforgettable photo sessions. If you’re planning your next session theme, here are 10 creative ideas to inspire you: Most, if not all, of these themes can be brought to life in the […] Written by Mark Weber April 7, 2026February 9, 2026
Inspiration Photography Education The Value of Live Education In my living room, right in my line of sight as I watch TV, is a portrait of our amazing granddaughters. They live in California. We live in Nebraska. But it doesn’t matter how far apart we are because I can look at that portrait on my wall or scroll through the snapshots on my […] Written by Holly Howe April 2, 2026February 3, 2026
Business Marketing Photography Education Uncategorized How to Tap Into the Power of Networking Through Displays There’s a quiet power in letting your work live beyond your own walls. As photographers, we often think of marketing in terms of ads, social media, or word of mouth—but one of the most effective (and overlooked) strategies is simply placing your images where people already gather. Partnering with local businesses to display your work […] Written by Mark Weber March 31, 2026March 31, 2026
Inspiration Photography Education Technology How AI Can Help Improve Your Photography Business Without Replacing the Photographer Behind the Camera AI is appearing everywhere in photography discussions, often framed as something to fear or resist. But like any tool, its value depends on how and why it’s used. Below are practical ways AI can support photographers, without replacing the human judgment, experience, or decision-making behind the camera. 1. […] Written by Carly Sullens M. Artist, CPP March 26, 2026January 30, 2026
Uncategorized Is Your Headshot All It Should Be? If a picture’s worth a thousand words…We all know the expression, yet so many of you cut corners on your own portrait, which is usually part of your About page. You then follow up with long wordy bios. If you’re working hard to build your business as a professional photographer, then how in the world […] Written by Skip Cohen March 24, 2026March 6, 2026
