Business Holidays Marketing Photography Education The Hidden Value of Gift Cards: Why Every Business Should Offer Them In a world where convenience often drives purchasing decisions, gift cards have become a staple of modern commerce. Whether tucked into a birthday card, sent via email, or used as a holiday stocking stuffer, gift cards offer a flexible and popular option for consumers. But if you’re a business owner, you might be wondering—are they […] Written by Mark Weber September 25, 2025September 22, 2025
Holidays Photography Education Product Info Are Holiday Cards Still Relevant? The short answer to the question if holiday cards are still relevant, and worth sending, is . . . yes! Why, in this digital world where people take the quick, easy and inexpensive way that digital affords? 1. They Make People Feel Remembered In a world of emails and texts, a physical card feels personal. It […] Written by Mark Weber September 9, 2025September 8, 2025
Holidays Inspiration Photography Education How to Create the Most Amazing 4th of July Moctails The 4th of July is tomorrow and with it comes all the outdoor activities and friends gathering around. Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue, lounging by the pool, or simply looking to shake up your hydration routine, these summertime mocktails are sure to impress. 1. Tropical Paradise Punch – If you’re craving a taste of the […] Written by Mark Weber July 3, 2025February 13, 2025
Holidays Photography Photography Education How to Photograph Kids Mid-Egg-Hunt, Unscripted Interactions Easter is a great time to capture natural interactions and expressions as kids partake in all sort of Easter activities. From Easter egg hunts to helping grandma in the kitchen, this is a wonderful time to capture their experience and maybe even put a book together when you’re done. First, you need to put yourself […] Written by Mark Weber April 17, 2025April 17, 2025
Business Holidays Marketing Photography Education How to Tap Into the Easter Market Easter is a wonderful time to get people together for portraits. Here’s what you need to know to get ready. Let’s look at a little of the history of how people tend to spend their Easter for portrait opportunity clues. The most popular Easter Sunday activities include cooking a holiday meal (56%), visiting family and […] Written by Mark Weber February 6, 2025March 4, 2024
Business Holidays Inspiration Marketing Photography Education How to Tap Into Valentine’s Day Photographic Opportunities Valentine’s Day presents a fantastic opportunity for photographers to connect with clients through creative and romantic promotions. People are looking to have an experience. The more unique you can make it, the more you can charge for it. Here are some ideas for Valentine’s Day specials: 1. Couple’s Mini Sessions 2. “Date Night” Package 3. […] Written by Mark Weber January 21, 2025January 22, 2025
Holidays Inspiration Happy New Year! “Enjoy the little things in life, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.” Robert Breault Happy New Year from all of us at Marathon Press! Written by Mark Weber December 31, 2024September 26, 2023
Holidays Photography Education Merry Christmas! It’s Christmas Eve. Young children are counting down the final hours and minutes until Christmas. With much anticipation they hope, and in some cases pray, for that most desired toy on their list. As we get older we forget about many of the “got to have” toys on our list that we received 8but most […] Written by Mark Weber December 24, 2024September 26, 2023
Holidays Have a Wonderful Thanksgiving As we gather with family and friends today, I want to take a moment to reflect on what this holiday truly represents—gratitude. Whether you’re enjoying a grand feast or a quiet, intimate meal, Thanksgiving reminds us to appreciate the small joys, the laughter shared, and the moments of togetherness. All of us at Marathon Press […] Written by Mark Weber November 28, 2024October 8, 2024
Business Holidays Marketing Photography Education While They’re Together – How to Get Last-Minute Family Portraits The holidays are fast approaching and the Thanksgiving break is a time when families are getting together for the first time in a while, especially if they have kids in college. What better way than to promote that you’re able to photograph the family while everyone is together? It doesn’t take much. Promoting that you […] Written by Mark Weber November 5, 2024August 10, 2023
