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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 […]
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How to Create Emotion Through Photographic Art

I wanted to create a futuristic anatomic-like subject that could not feel or express itself.  I created this image from various parts that I photographed at different locations whenever I spotted interesting pipes, gears and various metals. I  assembled this image from an idea which was born from recalling the plight of the Tin Man from the […]
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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 […]
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Painting with Motion: Behind My Boston Marathon Image “Runny Colors”

Boston Marathon – April 2023, Mile 6, Framingham, MAImaging Excellence | PPA Monthly Merit Image ReviewPlatinum Medal | PPA International Photographic Competition 2024 On a cold, rainy April day in 2023, I stood at Mile 6 of the Boston Marathon in my hometown of Framingham, MA—raincoat on, gear soaked, eyes locked on the reflective puddles […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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