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
Inspiration Time to Step Out of the Mañana Mode Stop waiting for Friday, for summer, for someone to fall in love with you, for life.Happiness is achieved when you stop waiting for it and make the most of the moment you are in now.Unknown Now and then there’s a quote that just hits home. In my case it’s the way I used to live […] Written by Skip Cohen October 9, 2025October 9, 2025
Inspiration Photography Photography Education How to Challenge Yourself to Do Something Photographically Different Even the most seasoned photographers can fall into routines—shooting the same subjects, using familiar gear, or editing with a tried-and-true formula. Comfort can be rewarding, but it can also become a creative plateau. Challenging yourself to do something photographically different isn’t just a way to keep things fresh—it’s a vital practice for growth and discovery. […] Written by Mark Weber October 2, 2025June 26, 2025
Inspiration Photography Photography Education How a New Perspective Can Change a Portrait Introduction by Mark Weber, M.Photog., Cr., M. Artist., CPP – Marathon Press One of the best resources we have as photographers for education and inspiration is the PPA Imaging Excellence and PPA Showcase books. As a longtime professional photographer, I’ve turned to these books often for fresh ideas, creative motivation, and as a reminder of […] Written by Alvaro Balderas September 23, 2025July 2, 2025
Inspiration Lifestyle Photography Education Controlling the Noise in Our Lives With the insanity in the world, cyberspace has become jam-packed with people exhibiting troll-like behavior. They hide behind the anonymity of their computer screens and if they’re not in your face with their information, they’re working to attack your opinion. Years ago I wrote a post called “The Rules of Engagement.” Today, while everything I […] Written by Skip Cohen September 16, 2025August 19, 2025
