Inspiration Photography Photography Education How a Love for Pet Photography Turned Award Winning Rocky Coastline Stroll is an image that is so near and dear to my heart. It is much more than just a dog walking through the water at sunset. It is a portrait I envisioned and dreamed of for almost 2 years,. It showcases the subject while capturing the absolute beauty of our state. As […] Written by Gina Soule July 30, 2024May 20, 2024
Business Photography Photography Education How to Book Church Directories Acquiring a photography contract to photograph church directories involves a combination of networking, professionalism, and effective communication. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you secure such contracts: Remember that building relationships and a positive reputation within your community is crucial for acquiring photography contracts. Word-of-mouth referrals and recommendations can play a significant role in securing […] Written by Mark Weber July 25, 2024August 11, 2023
Business Marketing Photography Education Is It Time for a Little House Cleaning? If you haven’t cleaned up various aspects of your business as we go into the busy season, you’ll never get around to it. While some of the things on my list are clean-up projects, others are necessary to help your business run smoother. As a kid, I remember being told I couldn’t play with friends […] Written by Skip Cohen July 23, 2024May 21, 2024
Inspiration Photography Photography Education How to Take Your Family Photography to the Next Level Bing! A text comes in from my friend and colleague, Cathy Broderick. “Hey, Nanc, wanna photograph my crazy family of 19 people on the beach in the middle of busy season near a holiday weekend?” Followed by a bunch of laughing emoji. My response. “Sure, why not, I love shooting myself in the foot, too!” […] Written by Nancy Green July 18, 2024May 13, 2024
Photography Photography Education How to Determine Which Prime Focal Lens Is Best The “best” prime focal length depends on various factors and personal preferences, such as the type of photography you’re interested in, your shooting style, and the subjects you commonly photograph. Let’s look at a general overview of popular prime focal lengths and their typical uses: Here’s a wonderful video on Youtube by Mitch Lally from […] Written by Mark Weber July 16, 2024April 25, 2024
Photography Photography Education Photoshop Techniques How To Do a Light Paint Technique on an Airplane This image of a 1947 Piper Cub was created using a technique called Light Painting. This is a unique method of photography that highlights the subject in a way not possible through any other photography style or technique. It is somewhat complex because of the capture method and assembling the captures in post processing. We […] Written by Stacy Holbert July 11, 2024May 7, 2024
Business Photography Education Sports Photography How to Book Little League Contracts Acquiring a photographic contract for little league photography involves several steps to ensure that you’re well-prepared and professional in your approach. Here’s a guide to help you through the process: 1. Research and Preparation: 2. Portfolio Development: 3. Contact the League: 4. Proposal and Contract: 5. Pricing: 6. Licensing and Release Forms: 7. Presentation: 8. […] Written by Mark Weber July 9, 2024August 11, 2023
Holidays Photography Education How to Create an Incredible Mocktail on Independence Day Independence Day is such a fun holiday. It’s sort of like Thanksgiving in the sense that friends and families get together . . . except the weather is warm and there’s a night sky full of fireworks in the sky after the sun goes down! It’s also the time when alcohol and soft drinks are […] Written by Mark Weber July 4, 2024March 4, 2024
Photography Photography Education Techniques How to Learn Light Painting the Easy Way! How do you learn light Painting? By doing at least 50 attempts, which is what Joel Grimes suggests on how to get good at something. He’s not wrong. You learn by leaps and bounds in your first 10 attempts! But where do you start? My recommendation is to get inspired by others who have created […] Written by Mark Weber June 27, 2024August 8, 2023
Inspiration Photography Photography Education Emerging from a Pandemic With New Creativity In April of 2020, shortly after the world shut down for Covid, I purchased my first macro lens and discovered the joy of macro photography. When all we could do was walk around our yards and neighborhoods, macro photography was an escape for me; I learned to attune myself to the tiny details in nature […] Written by Lisa Hill June 25, 2024May 13, 2024
