Photography Photography Education Techniques How to Make an Award-Winning Image Intro by Mark Weber One of the great benefits of my job is I get to see a lot of beautiful images in the work I do at Marathon. I also get to meet a lot of award-winning photographers at the events I attend. Once in a while, I get an image stuck in my […] Written by Joseph Giitter March 9, 2023February 22, 2023
Inspiration Photography Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep Needs You! Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep (NILMDTS), an international non-profit, is looking for someone with your talents, gifts, and skills to help give the gift of remembrance. Are you a photographer? A skilled digital retouch artist? Have you considered what ways you can make an impact in the lives of others and give back […] Written by Melanie Rodger February 28, 2023February 23, 2023
Inspiration Photography We’re All Connected Intro by Skip Cohen Suzette Allen recently shared the post below, and it got me thinking about our industry and how we’re all connected. It was especially evident at IUSA last month – the energy in the air was incredible. But it wasn’t just about getting to a great convention, but all of us being […] Written by Suzette Allen February 23, 2023February 14, 2023
Photography Photography Education How to Solve Your Lighting Ratios Easily In a previous blog, I discussed the need for understanding quality light through the use of natural light, constant light, and strobes. Today let’s talk about reflectors as they go hand in hand with lighting control. As a new photographer, I struggled with trying to get the shadow side of the face to not be […] Written by Mark Weber February 14, 2023January 13, 2023
Photography Photography Education Which is Better? Natural Light, Constant Light, or Strobe? I see a lot of incredibly beautiful photography come thru the Lab at Marathon Press. Helping in production this holiday season I saw thousands of books. As a professional photographer, it’s hard to not focus on the quality of the images I’m looking at in addition to checking the quality of the work as we […] Written by Mark Weber February 2, 2023January 13, 2023
Inspiration Photography Photography Education Uncategorized 3 Quick and Easy Ways to Improve Your Photography Today Photography can be frustrating when you feel like you’re not improving your skills. The good news, you can make big improvements to your photos by making small changes. In this post, I’m going to share my top three quick hacks to help take your photography game up a notch. These tips will help you take […] Written by Carly Sullens M. Artist, CPP January 31, 2023January 11, 2023
Inspiration Photography Self Publishing The Advantages of Self Publishing A friend of mine recently said to me: “If the pen is to the sword, then the printing press is to an army.” In fact, Gutenberg’s invention of the printing press was revolutionary and did change the course of history. Flash forward several centuries and the next major revolution in printing was the invention of Digital Printing. Digital printing has now democratized the process […] Written by Martin Pugh January 19, 2023January 9, 2023
Inspiration Photography PPA Degrees & Certifications – Are They Worth It? One of my favorite things about working at Marathon & tradeshows is the variety of photographers I get to talk to from all over the country. From brand-new hobbyists to full-time professionals, all share the same passion for photography as I do. But what about people’s opinions regarding the Professional Photographers of America Degrees? Certification? […] Written by Mark Weber January 5, 2023December 21, 2022
Inspiration Photography Happy Thanksgiving Happy Thanksgiving 2022. It’s a time to come together and enjoy each other’s company and reflect back on some happy memories while making new ones. This blog post is a simple message – give thanks, love one another and maybe even celebrate our differences in one another. Enjoy your holiday and be safe. Written by Mark Weber November 24, 2022November 21, 2022
Photo Editing Photography Photography Education Photoshop Techniques Connections – the Art of Restoration Composite Photography When I was a little girl, we had huge family reunions in the summer. Hundreds of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends came from all over the country and sometimes the world just to visit. In the humid Indiana evenings, we all gathered in the living room of my grandparents’ house with the windows letting a […] Written by Aly Elliott September 20, 2022September 20, 2022
