Photography Photography Education Techniques 10 Tips for Photographing Children in a Storytelling Way One of my favorite things about photographing children is that every session tells a story. It’s not just about smiles and poses. These sessions are about capturing authentic personalities and fleeting childhood moments. Over the years, I’ve found that a blend of photojournalistic instincts, thoughtful direction, and playful prompts brings out the magic. I don’t […] Written by Paula Swift January 15, 2026January 19, 2026
Photography Photography Education How Street Photography Can Change Your Perspective During a three-week trip to India, I was captivated by the rhythm of Varanasi’s mornings. Before daybreak, the streets filled with vendors, each surrounded by a steady stream of customers. Among them were the tea sellers — simple stalls with steaming pots, clinking cups, and conversations carried over a cup of steaming hot tea. It […] Written by Joan Walker January 13, 2026October 21, 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
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
Business Marketing Photography Education How to Write a Photographer “About” Page That Actually Connects I know I wrote about this topic a while back, but after reviewing dozens of photographer websites recently, I was shocked at how many artists are missing the mark! Your About page—your online bio—is one of the most important parts of your website. It’s not just filler text; it’s your opportunity to build trust and connect emotionally with […] Written by Skip Cohen December 16, 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
Business Inspiration Marketing Photography Education Photography Promotion Ideas For the First Quarter The new year is just around the corner. Holiday work is about over and while it would’ve been ideal to have your business strategy done back in August, life can get in the way. But it’s never too late to plan ahead, even if it isn’t as far in advance as you’d like. Some people […] Written by Mark Weber December 9, 2025December 4, 2025
Inspiration Photography Photography Education 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 […] Written by LuAnn Warner-Prokos December 4, 2025August 6, 2025
Business Marketing Photography Education How to Jumpstart Your Photography Business for 2026 We’re down to the wire for 2025, leaving the remaining days of December to wrap up loose ends. It’s also the perfect time to start setting the stage for the new year. I know you’ve got a lot going on, but there are still plenty of things you can be doing—or keeping on the back […] Written by Skip Cohen December 2, 2025October 23, 2025
