Business Marketing Photography Education Sales How to Turn Senior Photography into Family Photography For those of you who have photographed High School Seniors, now is the time to follow up and invite the families back for family portraits. This is not a new idea and chances are you’ve already offered this type of session to the mom as part of the benefits of having Senior portraits done thru […] Written by Mark Weber August 22, 2024August 10, 2023
Photography Photography Education How to Photograph a Live Concert I volunteered to be on the photography team to photograph the Uprise Festival, which is a Christian Music festival in Shippensburg PA. As primarily a wedding and portrait photographer, the festival provided me an opportunity to work on my photojournalism skills, and as a regular attender at this festival, as a photographer I was allowed […] Written by Cindy Strupp August 20, 2024June 7, 2024
Inspiration Photography Photography Education The Creation of an Award Winning Horse Portrait “Soul of a Champion” is an image of trial and error, and hard effort paying off. Originally this was for a client of mine who owned Saddlebreds. I had never photographed this horse breed before, and I was so excited for this session! However, when I got there I realized I had forgotten my step […] Written by Gina Soule August 15, 2024May 21, 2024
Inspiration Photography Photography Education Capture the Thrill: How to Photograph a Rodeo It is rodeo season in the Pacific Northwest and time to capture exciting action and beautiful horses. Cowboys and cowgirls from across the country dress in their western best to compete in these wild west action shows. The athleticism and courage is second to no sport. Watching, and certainly photographing it, is much more enjoyable and successful if […] Written by Heidi Swoboda August 13, 2024June 3, 2024
Business Inspiration Photography Education Uncategorized Don’t Should Yourself “Looking back won’t move you forward. Let the past go. Move on with the grace and wisdom that you’ve learned from every yesterday. Forgive yourself everything. You can’t change what didn’t happen or shift what did. Instead, live in the moment and look for all the beautiful possibility that today is filled with.” Cyndie Spiegel […] Written by Skip Cohen August 8, 2024May 21, 2024
Business Marketing Photography Education How to Get Families Motivated for Fall Portraits The fall is such a wonderful time of year for most states. Late September thru mid-October we start cooling down and needing light jackets in the mornings & evenings again. With that comes the changing color on the trees. It makes an ideal time to do family portraits. The timing is also ideal. Late September […] Written by Mark Weber August 6, 2024August 10, 2023
Inspiration Photography Photography Education Chasing the Northern Lights: A Night of Magic in Northeast Nebraska On the evening of May 10th, 2024 I embarked on a memorable journey with fellow photographer Bryan Young to capture the Aurora Borealis, a breathtaking celestial event visible in Northeast Nebraska and across the world. Our destination was Lynch, Nebraska, but we decided to start our adventure in Monowi, Nebraska the smallest incorporated town in […] Written by Cory Loomis August 1, 2024May 20, 2024
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
