Inspiration Photography Education How to Create a Fine Art Digital Painting That Tells a Story One of the biggest enjoyments of working toward my PPA Master Artist degree is completing self-assigned projects that challenge my artistic abilities and push me beyond my comfort zone. For this assignment, I wanted to create a digital artwork that paid tribute to the dramatic maritime paintings of the old masters while showcasing modern digital […] Written by Michael Travisano September 3, 2026September 3, 2026
Business Inspiration Photography Education To Thine Own Self be True “Your only obligation in any lifetime is to be true to yourself” Richard Bach The title of today’s post gets credited to Shakespeare, but after all these years of being together it belongs to my wife, Sheila. With so many different projects over the years when I’ve asked her, “So what do you think?” her answer […] Written by Skip Cohen September 1, 2026September 1, 2026
Business Inspiration Photography Education How to Market Fabulous Halloween Sessions That Sell Every October, photographers have a golden opportunity to create something truly unforgettable — spooky, creative costume sessions that bring out everyone’s inner character. Whether it’s dramatic makeup, eerie lighting, or full-on themed sets, these sessions can be wildly fun and profitable when done right. This year, think beyond the typical “pumpkin patch mini.” Team up with a makeup artist, […] Written by Mark Weber August 27, 2026June 10, 2026
Inspiration Photography Education What Artists Can Teach Photographers Photographers often study other photographers, and of course, we should. There is so much to learn from the people who share our tools, our language, and our love of light. But some of the best ways to broaden our photography may come from outside our industry altogether. Painters, sculptors, writers, musicians, dancers, filmmakers, and mixed […] Written by Carly Sullens M. Artist, CPP August 25, 2026June 23, 2026
Inspiration Photography Photography Education How to Find the Sweetspot of Landscape Photography The Palouse is one of those places that keeps drawing photographers back. Every season brings new colors, and every year the landscape changes with crop rotation. A field that is bright green one year may be bare soil the next. Add changing weather and the constantly shifting quality of light, and no two visits are […] Written by David Huck August 18, 2026June 8, 2026
Inspiration Photography Education How a Bouquet of Lilies Became an Award-Winning Fine Art Photograph Some photographs are carefully planned. Others happen because of a moment, a gift, or a spark of curiosity. Lily Glow was born during one of the most unusual periods of our lives—the spring of 2020, when much of the world was sheltering in place during the pandemic. One day, I received a stunning bouquet of lavender […] Written by Mary Buck August 11, 2026June 16, 2026
Inspiration Photography Education Techniques How to Add More Emotion in Your Photography “Some wedding photographs document what happened. Others reveal what was felt. “Under My Veil” belongs to the second category.” Rafael Sotomayor Created during a wedding in Puerto Rico, this image was never intended to become an award-winning photograph. It began as a simple portrait opportunity and evolved into one of the most meaningful images of […] Written by Rafael Sotomayor August 4, 2026June 8, 2026
Inspiration Photography Photography Education How to Be an Artist and Trust Your Trained Hand Sometimes the most captivating art is accidental, even for someone hellbent on controlling every pixel. This rang true for a composite image titled “Troupe of One” that won first place in the Children and Teen category for the Grand Imaging Awards in 2024. I was streaming the creation of my work for competition and exhibition […] Written by Aly Elliott July 28, 2026July 2, 2026
Inspiration Photography Education How to Understand the Value of Creating Art Why do we create art? Not just you and me—but humanity as a whole. Why has every civilization throughout history created art? Why does it matter? What purpose does it serve? The truth is, every person alive is connected to art in one way or another. It’s woven into nearly every aspect of our lives. […] Written by Mark Weber July 21, 2026July 20, 2026
Inspiration Photography Photography Education From Concept to Composite: How a Powerful, Award-Winning Image Was Created The Story Behind my Weeping Widow Portrait can come from inspiration or imagination. The drive to create can come from many different places. When I set out to create Weeping Widow, it came from both. Though designed specifically for competition, it was inspired by very personal experiences of watching my mother pick up the pieces […] Written by Mandy Penn July 14, 2026April 24, 2026
