Inspiration Photography Photography Education How a New Perspective Can Change a Portrait Introduction by Mark Weber, M.Photog., Cr., M. Artist., CPP – Marathon Press One of the best resources we have as photographers for education and inspiration is the PPA Imaging Excellence and PPA Showcase books. As a longtime professional photographer, I’ve turned to these books often for fresh ideas, creative motivation, and as a reminder of […] Written by Alvaro Balderas September 23, 2025July 2, 2025
Photography Photography Education How to Prepare for Wildlife Photography I will open this article with a warning and admission of my own ignorance. When dealing with wildlife you must understand that your experience will be different with every encounter and in every different location. The most important thing with wildlife photography is common sense. Common sense IS a sense – an intuition on animal […] Written by Paul McDermott September 18, 2025September 18, 2025
Inspiration Lifestyle Photography Education Controlling the Noise in Our Lives With the insanity in the world, cyberspace has become jam-packed with people exhibiting troll-like behavior. They hide behind the anonymity of their computer screens and if they’re not in your face with their information, they’re working to attack your opinion. Years ago I wrote a post called “The Rules of Engagement.” Today, while everything I […] Written by Skip Cohen September 16, 2025August 19, 2025
Inspiration Photography Photography Education How Doing Different Types of Photography Can Make You Better The first time I photographed jewelry, I saw myself in it—literally. Reflections, tiny details, and high expectations taught me that even with years of experience, there’s always more to learn. I came into product photography with a solid foundation from my portrait work. I knew how to use my camera, shape light, and compose an […] Written by Carly Sullens M. Artist, CPP September 11, 2025September 10, 2025
Holidays Photography Education Product Info Are Holiday Cards Still Relevant? The short answer to the question if holiday cards are still relevant, and worth sending, is . . . yes! Why, in this digital world where people take the quick, easy and inexpensive way that digital affords? 1. They Make People Feel Remembered In a world of emails and texts, a physical card feels personal. It […] Written by Mark Weber September 9, 2025September 8, 2025
Inspiration Photography Photography Education How to Create an Incredible Architectural Portrait “Dwelling in Dusk” was created for clients who designed and built the luxurious estate-style home in the image. The husband built this to be their primary residence with a large amount of the custom features selected and designed by his wife. Its blend of modern and classic elements were absolutely stunning inside and out. They […] Written by Katharine Gann September 4, 2025June 23, 2025
Inspiration Photography How to Prioritize Photography for Yourself Photography has been my passion for over 55 years. During that time, due to being a somewhat “subjective” art form, I’ve encountered the normal bumps and bruises associated with such an endeavor. On occasion I have run across individuals that claim photography is not even an authentic art form. But, by and large photography is a respected, cherished […] Written by Marvin Groves September 2, 2025June 23, 2025
Business Inspiration Marketing Photography Education How to Know What Your Photography is Worth? One of the things I’ve noticed that new photographers struggle with most, is how to price their work. I admit when we opened our studio (back in the dark ages when we chiseled pictures onto stone tablets) we checked what the other three studios in town were charging. Then we priced ourselves just a little […] Written by Holly Howe August 28, 2025May 16, 2025
Business Inspiration Marketing Photography Education How a Dynamic Website Can Make Your Business Pop Ever Forget to Unlock the Front Door…of Your Business? In the days before the Internet, nobody in the bricks-and-mortar world ever forgot to unlock their front door. Yet, today most of you have an online business and rarely check to make sure the front door is open! If your website isn’t working the way you planned, there’s […] Written by Skip Cohen August 26, 2025July 9, 2025
Inspiration Photography Photography Education How to Do Water Drop Photography with MIOPS If you’ve ever marveled at a photo of a crown-shaped splash frozen midair or a collision of two drops forming an elegant umbrella, you’ve seen the magic of water drop photography. This niche genre blends art, science, and technology—and thanks to tools like the MIOPS Splash system, it’s now easier than ever to create stunning […] Written by Mark Weber August 21, 2025August 21, 2025
