Inspiration Photography Photography Education Techniques Flowers In a New Light While most people know me for my alien creations, I’ve also enjoyed creating several series of flower images. In the past, I’ve explored every method I could imagine for creating a new perspectives on flower photography including photographing dead flowers, baked flowers, dissected flowers, flowers with fantastical, added appendages, and even fried flowers. After several […] Written by Ella Putney Carlson October 30, 2025July 21, 2025
Photography Photography Education Techniques Painting with Motion: Behind My Boston Marathon Image “Runny Colors” Boston Marathon – April 2023, Mile 6, Framingham, MAImaging Excellence | PPA Monthly Merit Image ReviewPlatinum Medal | PPA International Photographic Competition 2024 On a cold, rainy April day in 2023, I stood at Mile 6 of the Boston Marathon in my hometown of Framingham, MA—raincoat on, gear soaked, eyes locked on the reflective puddles […] Written by Paula Swift October 7, 2025July 9, 2025
Inspiration Photography Education Techniques How to Implement Your Creative Vision Some images are born from pure imagination; others demand to be created. This was one of those images. In October of 2022, Aya was just twelve years old. She (and her mother) arrived at my studio with a beaming smile and a fearless spirit. We had never met before, but it took only minutes to […] Written by Whitney Minten August 19, 2025May 16, 2025
Inspiration Photography Techniques A Photo Journalism Experience In 2013, I was working full-time as a photojournalist when a massive warehouse fire broke out in Chicago. It burned through the night, and by the time I arrived the next morning, temperatures had dropped to below zero. The fire department had been battling the blaze for hours, and everything—cars, trucks, barrels, and even the […] Written by John Gress August 14, 2025May 5, 2025
Photography Photography Education Techniques How to Photograph a Sports Action Commercial Job This image “Chasing Light: A Triathlon Shoot at Sunrise”, was created as part of a campaign for the Elinchrom FIVE, the company’s flagship flash. But beyond that, it was also a chance to bring a long-standing idea to life—capturing triathletes running out of Lake Michigan as the sun rose behind them. I’d had the concept […] Written by John Gress July 31, 2025July 31, 2025
Inspiration Photography Photography Education Techniques How to Take Your Photography to the Next Level – Creative Experimentation My photography journey has never followed a conventional path. Most of what I’ve learned has come from hands-on experimentation and a willingness to embrace trial and error-a process that continues to shape my growth as an artist.Throughout the years I have tried nearly every genre of photography in the pursuit of finding the one that […] Written by Carrie Cleghorn July 24, 2025May 6, 2025
Inspiration Photography Techniques The Power of Connection: A Portrait in Black and White Mary Fisk-Taylor, M.Photog.Hon.M.Photog.M.Wed.Photog.Cr., CPP, F-ASP, E-ASP There’s something inherently timeless about black and white portraiture. The absence of color doesn’t strip a portrait of its emotion—it amplifies it. It demands we focus on the nuance of expression, the relationships between subjects, and the artistry of light and shadow. That’s exactly what drew me to create […] Written by Mary Fisk-Taylor June 26, 2025April 8, 2025
Photography Photography Education Techniques How to Unlock the Four Keys to Award Winning Macro Photography Macro photography is very different from other types of nature photography. We use a different lens and camera settings, but the biggest mistake we can make in macro photography is treating it differently than we would landscape or portrait photography. In landscape and portrait photography we plan, compose, and pose during a shoot, but often […] Written by Tonya Wilhelm June 17, 2025March 18, 2025
Photography Photography Education Techniques How to Photograph a Creative Still Life I like dramatic images. Drama and something unique or unexpected always draws my attention. So, when I saw an image of food coloring dispersing in water and the strange shapes it makes, I had to try it. I had this idea in my mind’s eye of three glasses filled with water, each with a different […] Written by Teresa Hunt June 3, 2025March 17, 2025
Photography Photography Education Techniques How to Make Your Outdoor Photography Lighting Pop Lighting is one of the most critical aspects of outdoor photography, as it sets the mood, highlights details, and defines the overall quality of your photos. Below are tips and techniques to elevate your outdoor photography lighting: 1. Leverage Natural Light 2. Use Reflectors 3. Master Backlighting 4. Modify Harsh Light 5. Incorporate Artificial Light […] Written by Mark Weber May 22, 2025February 18, 2025
