Inspiration Photography Photography Education How Dance Photography Led to an Award Winning Image When a local dance school reached out about photographing their upcoming season, I figured it would be a fun challenge. I’d photographed ballet before, but not enough to feel fluent in it. The few times I had tried, I left feeling puzzled. I’d spent hours perfecting the lighting, composition, and exposure, only to have the […] Written by Rich Johnson February 5, 2026October 21, 2025
Inspiration Photography Photography Education The Importance of Making Every Wedding You Photograph Unique Our company now photographs about 60% multicultural weddings, but at the time this image was taken, that wasn’t yet the case. We were just beginning to lean into the idea of this being our niche and loving the focus on multicultural and heritage-centered events. This couple was celebrating a blended cultural wedding, with the bride […] Written by Oona Breyer January 29, 2026December 5, 2025
Inspiration Photography Education Photoshop How to Rediscover Creativity Through Fantasy Compositing Queen Mab started as a personal project, a way for me to practice and grow my compositing skills. It had been a while since I created a fantasy composite, and I missed building an image step by step. This wasn’t for a client or a competition. It was just an afternoon spent exploring, letting my imagination […] Written by Laura Dark January 27, 2026October 14, 2025
Business Inspiration Photography Education Time for a Little Respite? I’ve been writing a lot for the Alzheimer’s newsletter here in Florida. My mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother all died from the disease. I’m sharing some of our experiences in the hopes that they’ll help other families dealing with many of the same challenges. One of the most important things for every caregiver to recognize is […] Written by Skip Cohen January 22, 2026December 10, 2025
Business Holidays Inspiration Marketing Photography Education How to Make Valentine’s Day Unforgettable with a Photography Experience For many photographers, this time of year tends to be a little slower. But Valentine’s Day is a golden opportunity you don’t want to miss. It’s the perfect chance to offer couples something unique—a lasting experience that goes far beyond flowers or dinner. Think about the magic you can create capturing the spark of two […] Written by Mark Weber January 20, 2026September 16, 2025
Business Inspiration Marketing Photography Education How to Set Business Goals That Drive Results In business, goals aren’t just nice to have—they’re the roadmap for growth. Without them, you drift and resources scatter. Once you have your goals set, share it with someone. Doing so increases your odds for success. Here’s how to set goals that make an impact: Tie goals to strategy.A goal should directly support your company’s […] Written by Mark Weber January 8, 2026September 16, 2025
Business Inspiration Photography Education Uncategorized Putting Procrastination on the “Back-Burner” “If you wait for all the lights to turn green, you’ll never get started on your journey!“ Zig Zigler I’m always surprised by how people see a new year as a clean slate and a chance to start over, and then make the same mistakes they did in the past. Sure, it’s a new year, […] Written by Skip Cohen January 6, 2026December 10, 2025
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
