Photography Photography Education Techniques How to Get a New Perspective on a City Skyline This stunning image of the Atlanta skyline, featuring the Georgia Capitol, was captured in 2019 as I relaunched my photography career and explored the creative potential of drones. Inspired by a seminar on drone entrepreneurship and the advice of a renowned photographer, I embarked on personal projects to fuel my passion and hone my skills. […] Written by Devin Day January 14, 2025November 5, 2024
Inspiration Photography Photography Education How to Challenge Yourself as an Artist I’m always looking for ways to grow and improve, so I joined Unleashed Education’s (https://www.unleashed.education/) 6 month challenges. The image “Best Day Ever” was originally created for that challenge but I didn’t end up using it because I had a different image that suited the brief better. Thanks to the Unleashed Education Challenges, after completing the […] Written by Nicole Hrustyk January 9, 2025October 29, 2024
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
