Business Inspiration Photography Education Uncategorized You’re Selling Much More Than Photographs We’ve been in a new year for five months, and Spring seasonality is rapidly coming to a close. But, so many of you have forgotten what it is you’re selling – it’s so much more than just a photograph or video! For most of us, the definition of the ultimate photograph or video that moves […] Written by Skip Cohen May 12, 2026April 16, 2026
Inspiration Photography Photography Education Lighting Emotion: When Photography Carries a Powerful Message Photographing a Concept for Ogilvy & Boehringer Ingelheim When an agency like Ogilvy reaches out with a concept-driven campaign, you know it’s not going to be a typical product shoot. I was approached to photograph a powerful visual concept created for Boehringer Ingelheim, developed in collaboration with the Fashion Institute of Technology. The campaign centered around “The Unwearable Collection” […] Written by Jeffrey Rosenberg May 5, 2026February 16, 2026
Inspiration Photography Photography Education Why Preparation Is Essential for Successful Wildlife Photography My camera wasn’t raised. It wasn’t even in my hands. It was hanging by my side exactly where it often is when you think you’re done shooting. Over the years, I’ve learned that wildlife doesn’t care about your plans, your hunger, or your conversations. Because of that, my camera is almost never turned off until […] Written by Angie Birmingham April 30, 2026February 4, 2026
Business Inspiration Photography Education Just Watch the Left Front Fender! This is a very different kind of post to be sharing at Marathon. I don’t believe I’ve ever shared this post my Dad wrote many years ago for my blog. My Dad was always my very best buddy, and a few years before he passed away, with a lot of arm-twisting, I got him to […] Written by Skip Cohen April 28, 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
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
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
Inspiration Photography Photography Education The Art of Storytelling The Art of Storytelling by Kristy Steeves, M.Photog.M.Artist,Cr, CPP, F-ASP, APPI Storytelling is considered the heart of powerful photography, transforming simple images into meaningful narratives that evoke emotion, context, and connection. While technical skills, like figuring out the right camera settings, composition, and light direction are essential, there are other important elements needed, such as […] Written by Kristy Steeves March 19, 2026March 13, 2026
Business Inspiration Photo Editing Photography Education The Human Condition Through Portraits of Flowers Flowers, perhaps the most steadfast icon of beauty, hold a place in all nearly every genre of art, and most particularly, photography. I find that we often hold the same ideals for flower portraiture as we do when creating classic portraits of people. That is, we gravitate toward the crowning, young, symmetrical and unblemished specimens […] Written by Ella Putney Carlson March 5, 2026January 23, 2026
Inspiration Photography Education Is It Time for You to Loosen Up a Little? Many years ago, just a few years after my start in this industry, I heard a motivational speaker talk about life. Ed Foreman said, “Life is primarily for laughing, loving, and living. It ain’t just for whining, worrying, and working!” My adaptation: Life is for laughing, loving, and living, not bitching, moaning, and complaining. No matter […] Written by Skip Cohen February 26, 2026February 9, 2026
