Photography Photography Education How to Use Originality and Conceptual Depth in Your Photography “Lady” is a portrait that emerged during a photo session with Lourdes, a client who was looking to start her journey in the modeling world. Besides her interest in fashion, Lourdes is passionate about ballet and classical dance, which directly influenced the creation of this image. During the session, Lourdes brought along a ballerina tutu, […] Written by Vicente Esteban December 5, 2024October 8, 2024
Photography Photography Education How to Be Prepared for the Right Wild Life Photo For me, lightning struck while photographing an image I titled “Territorial Dispute”. When my wife Kelly and I have shared days off, our favorite thing to do together (2nd technically!) is to travel to some of our area’s Nature Reserves. On this particular November morning we left the house early enough to arrive at Merritt Island Wildlife […] Written by Andy Glogower November 19, 2024November 25, 2024
Inspiration Photography Photography Education How to Personalize an Award Winning Portrait Is This Your Card? is a portrait that captures more than just a moment in time; it encapsulates the essence of a long friendship and a shared passion for the art of magic. The subject, Francesca, is the daughter of a lifelong friend, and over the years, she has delighted me with her ever-growing repertoire of […] Written by Curtis Sprague November 7, 2024August 21, 2024
Inspiration Photography Photography Education Techniques Creating Award Winning Images with the Gear You Already Own Intro by Mark Weber, M.Photog., Cr., M.Artist. CPP, Marathon Press Whenever I seek inspiration, I open one of my PPA Image Excellence or Showcase books. The variety and quality of work from so many talented photographers never cease to amaze me. These images not only inspire me but also remind me of the high standards […] Written by Rob Moorman October 29, 2024August 21, 2024
Inspiration Photography Photography Education Artistic Luxury Real Estate Photography. Breaking Paradigms Through Print Competition. As a professional commercial photographer with a strong sense of artistic integrity, I am thrilled to share the story behind some of my award-winning images. I am honored to have these images featured in the Marathon Blog. The three photos featured in this article were crafted to highlight the beauty of luxury homes, a market […] Written by Sabrina Casas October 22, 2024August 20, 2024
Photography Photography Education Techniques How to Take Your Interior Photography to the Next Level I enjoy the challenge of creating panoramas. When I visited MacArthur Memorial in Norfolk, VA, the clean architectural design inspired me to try a new method taught by master photographer Andrea Phox. MacArthur Memorial is a museum and research center dedicated to the life of the famed Army General Douglas MacArthur. I began conjuring a plan […] Written by Steve Radcliffe October 17, 2024July 11, 2024
Inspiration Photography Photography Education How to do Star Trail Photography Star trails, they are a thing. This one was captured under a moonless, clear sky on November 9th, 2021, as a personal project. It was taken from the Bonner Pier over the Marc Basnight Bridge, which spans the Oregon Inlet. It’s at the entrance to the infamous Graveyard of the Atlantic on the Outer Banks […] Written by Steve Radcliffe September 24, 2024July 11, 2024
Photography Photography Education The Importance of a Heritage Portrait “From the Land of His Elders” was a composite portrait created from a regular client session several years ago. The subject’s mother requested the portrait to honor her son’s Native American heritage. The subject, Brian, was planning to cut his long, natural hair and his mother wanted a portrait of him in full regalia before […] Written by Karen Walker September 12, 2024June 19, 2024
Business Marketing Photography Photography Education An Easy Children’s Photography Session Theme “Come to the Pumpkin Patch” makes a fun and exciting theme to attract fall sessions. All kids love pumpkins. Parents too. It’s the time of year when the weather has cooled off and the smell of fall is in the air. People love getting out and spending time with their children doing activities like this. […] Written by Mark Weber September 10, 2024August 10, 2023
Photography Photography Education How to Photograph a High Speed Airshow “Inverted” was taken from the Fort Worth Camera Photo Pit near show center at the 2021 Fort Worth Alliance Air Show. The pilots are doing their signature Double Farvel maneuver, a diamond formation low level pass with the #1 and #4 jets inverted. It was a perfect day for an airshow with just enough clouds […] Written by Chandra Brooks September 3, 2024June 6, 2024
