Business Techniques You’re Only as Good as Your Willingness to Keep Learning “When you reach the top, keep climbing!” It’s an old proverb, but it’s the way I’ve seen great photographers in our industry stay focused. They never slow down and never stop trying to learn something new. The first book I wrote was with Don Blair, Don Blair’s Guide to Posing and Lighting Body Parts. It […] Written by Skip Cohen February 18, 2019February 18, 2019
Business Photo Editing Techniques Is Your Business Dying a Digital Death? Intro by Skip Cohen I was taking a scroll through Chamira Young’s archives when I came across this post. At first, I wasn’t going to read it, because it seemed so out of date with the current trends. Well, I took the time and gave it a look and realized it was perfect for today’s […] Written by Chamira Young February 11, 2019February 11, 2019
Techniques The Challenge of Clothing Choices for a Family Portrait Intro by Skip Cohen While it might seem incredibly basic, there are still so many of you who struggle with giving clients advice on what to wear for a portrait sitting. Well, relax, here’s some great advice from one of the finest family portrait artists in the industry, Michele Celentano. If you’ve ever attended one […] Written by Michele Celentano December 31, 2018December 31, 2018
Inspiration Lifestyle Photo Editing Techniques “Act as if your grandmother’s watching!” It’s become one of my most favorite quotes, and I love the fact that it’s from a good buddy, Levi Sim. I first heard him use it at the TAP Conference several years ago. He was talking about how we all interact. Since then it’s come up dozens of times, and I’ve used it in […] Written by Skip Cohen September 26, 2018September 26, 2018
Inspiration Techniques Fun Shooting With Continuous Lights Intro by Skip Cohen There’s so much great content on the Internet if you look in the right places. I found this post and the short video in Suzette Allen’s archives. And, while it’s three years old, it’s the perfect reminder that everyday technology is bringing artists new creative tools. It’s also important to remember […] Written by Suzette Allen September 24, 2018September 24, 2018
Techniques Technology Three Key Lenses Every Professional Photographer Needs Intro by Skip Cohen This is a very different post from what we normally share, but Sarah Petty did a terrific job explaining the three key lenses every professional needs to have and why. While many of you are seasoned veterans and have most of the right gear, even a well-established artist can sometimes use […] Written by Sarah Petty August 20, 2018August 20, 2018
Inspiration Techniques Do What You Love Intro by Skip Cohen I love this post from Suzette Allen’s archives because it took me back to my film days. While marketing and business in photography became my first love, I’ll match my passion with a camera in my hands with anybody. However, it’s that foundation in the film that’s so valuable to me […] Written by Suzette Allen August 1, 2018August 1, 2018
Techniques Summer Heat and the Challenge of Outdoor Portrait Sessions Intro by Skip Cohen Once again Sarah Petty knocks it out of the park! So many of you have sessions and events scheduled outdoors, and while it’s wonderful to be outside, today in Florida for example, it’s 94 degrees. It’s hard to imagine how hot it would feel capturing a great family portrait today down […] Written by Sarah Petty July 11, 2018July 11, 2018
Techniques Working With Small Children Intro by Skip Cohen Watching photographers who specialize in working with small children always amaze me, because I just don’t have the temperament for the patience required during the process. Beverly and Tim Walden have captured some of photography’s most beautiful portraits of children. In fact, it’s how Beverly and I first met twenty+ years […] Written by Beverly Walden July 9, 2018July 9, 2018
Techniques Technology You Can’t Go Back Intro by Skip Cohen Suzette Allen shared today’s post approximately three years ago, and it’s perfect for all of us to pay attention to the ever-moving role technology plays in our lives. And she closed her comments talking about video. Now, three years later she’s recognized as the “Queen of Hybrid,” regularly sharing tips on […] Written by Suzette Allen May 7, 2018May 7, 2018
