Holidays Inspiration How to Give the Best Holiday Gift It’s Almost Christmas Eve… When you’re a kid, this might as well be Christmas Eve. The excitement builds with each passing day, especially as presents begin to appear under the tree—maybe even tempting you to give them a little shake to guess what’s inside. This season is special. It’s a time to gather with family and friends, […] Written by Mark Weber December 23, 2025July 29, 2025
Inspiration Photography Education Why Your Best Photos Happen When You Stop Chasing Perfection Photographers can be a bit obsessive. We’ll spend twenty minutes editing a single strand of hair in post, or re-shoot an entire session because something was off. Somewhere along the way, “perfect” became the goal, even when what we loved most about photography in the beginning was its unpredictability. But here’s the thing: some of […] Written by Carly Sullens M. Artist, CPP December 18, 2025October 23, 2025
Inspiration Photography Photography Education True Grit: Behind the Scenes A small black Shih Tzu mix named Mushu became the star of one of my most memorable photographs. The image, True Grit, was awarded Imaging Excellence during PPA’s 2023 Merit Image Review and later earned a Silver Medal at IPC 2024. What looks like a single, effortless leap in the final print was the result of […] Written by Joan Walker December 11, 2025September 10, 2025
Business Inspiration Marketing Photography Education Photography Promotion Ideas For the First Quarter The new year is just around the corner. Holiday work is about over and while it would’ve been ideal to have your business strategy done back in August, life can get in the way. But it’s never too late to plan ahead, even if it isn’t as far in advance as you’d like. Some people […] Written by Mark Weber December 9, 2025December 4, 2025
Inspiration Photography Photography Education How One Teen Found Confidence Through a Powerful Portrait Session Andrew’s mother recently spent a special day with me for her 40 Over 40 Portrait Experience Campaign session. Not long before her Reveal and Ordering Session, she called and asked if we could talk privately about her son. She shared that her 13-year-old—slight, self-described as “nerdy,” and biracial—had been experiencing bullying at school. As she told me […] Written by LuAnn Warner-Prokos December 4, 2025August 6, 2025
Inspiration Photography Photography Education How to Find Photographic Beauty in the Month of November November is an in-between month. The bright colors of autumn have slipped away, but winter hasn’t yet claimed the landscape. The skies turn heavier, the trees stand bare, and the days grow shorter. For many, it feels like a pause — but for a photographer, especially one drawn to black and white, November is a […] Written by Mark Weber November 25, 2025August 21, 2025
Inspiration Photography Photography Education How to Do Creative Photography from Found Objects “Breaking Free from the Vice” was inspired by my childhood experience of watching my aunt creatively use found organic or handmade pieces. I loved visiting my Aunt’s house after school ( She lived next door) because it was more interesting than doing my homework. She was a skilled flower arranger who practiced the Japanese art […] Written by Terry Wingfield November 11, 2025July 29, 2025
Branding Inspiration Marketing Packaging Photography Education Why Branded Delivery Materials Matter More Than You Think As photographers, we pour our heart into every session—from planning and shooting to editing each final image with care. But what happens when it’s time to deliver the final product? Too often, that moment is treated as an afterthought. If you’re handing off your work in a plain envelope or unmarked USB drive, you’re missing […] Written by Mark Weber November 4, 2025June 26, 2025
Inspiration Photography Photography Education Techniques Flowers In a New Light While most people know me for my alien creations, I’ve also enjoyed creating several series of flower images. In the past, I’ve explored every method I could imagine for creating a new perspectives on flower photography including photographing dead flowers, baked flowers, dissected flowers, flowers with fantastical, added appendages, and even fried flowers. After several […] Written by Ella Putney Carlson October 30, 2025July 21, 2025
Business Holidays Inspiration Photography Education How to Have a Successful Santa Photography Campaign Santa photo sessions can absolutely be worth doing, but their success depends on how well you plan, market, and execute them. There are a couple of different Santa session styles. 2. The kind that are all about the experience. There is plenty of time allowed with an experienced and skilled Santa for the ultimate experience. The […] Written by Mark Weber October 14, 2025October 2, 2025
