Marketing Photography Education Start Planning Your Most Powerful Fall Family Portrait Marketing Now The leaves may still be green, but for professional photographers, July and August are go time for planning fall family sessions. The fall season is one of the most profitable times of the year — families are booking portraits for holiday cards, wall art, and gifts — and the studios that prepare early are the ones that […] Written by Mark Weber July 30, 2026May 13, 2026
Inspiration Photography Photography Education How to Be an Artist and Trust Your Trained Hand Sometimes the most captivating art is accidental, even for someone hellbent on controlling every pixel. This rang true for a composite image titled “Troupe of One” that won first place in the Children and Teen category for the Grand Imaging Awards in 2024. I was streaming the creation of my work for competition and exhibition […] Written by Aly Elliott July 28, 2026July 2, 2026
Business Photography Education The Basic Fundamentals of Business NEVER Change Back in April I shared one of two posts I talked my Dad into writing many years ago. He was coming up on 90 at the time and loved the real estate business. And while he’d retired, he never really walked away from the business. Right up until a month or so before he passed […] Written by Skip Cohen July 23, 2026July 2, 2026
Inspiration Photography Education How to Understand the Value of Creating Art Why do we create art? Not just you and me—but humanity as a whole. Why has every civilization throughout history created art? Why does it matter? What purpose does it serve? The truth is, every person alive is connected to art in one way or another. It’s woven into nearly every aspect of our lives. […] Written by Mark Weber July 21, 2026July 20, 2026
Business Marketing Photography Education How to Target Your Ideal Customer Every business dreams of reaching the right customers — the ones who value your products or services, generate good profit, refer others, and stick around. But too often we end up casting a wide net and attracting customers who are only a partial fit, or worse, drain our time and resources. The good news: by clearly defining […] Written by Mark Weber July 16, 2026July 16, 2026
Inspiration Photography Photography Education From Concept to Composite: How a Powerful, Award-Winning Image Was Created The Story Behind my Weeping Widow Portrait can come from inspiration or imagination. The drive to create can come from many different places. When I set out to create Weeping Widow, it came from both. Though designed specifically for competition, it was inspired by very personal experiences of watching my mother pick up the pieces […] Written by Mandy Penn July 14, 2026April 24, 2026
Inspiration Photography Photography Education How to Find Photography Inspiration on Location The Circle Bar Guest Ranch, located near Hobson Montana, is the setting for both spectacular scenery and truckloads of great photo opportunities. Located adjacent to the Lewis & Clark National Forest, and bordering the Judith River, it offers a vacation spot for photographers wanting to capture western lifestyle photography at it’s finest, or just watch […] Written by Linda Sherrill July 9, 2026June 9, 2026
Business Marketing Photography Education Is It Time for a New Path? Do not follow where the path may lead.Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.Ralph Waldo Emerson We’re into that stretch of the summer where business goes up and down, dependent on what seeds of ideas you might have planted earlier in the year. For the most part, everyone has opportunities to […] Written by Skip Cohen July 7, 2026June 16, 2026
Holidays A Fun Way to Celebrate the 4th of July Together The 4th of July is upon us this weekend. The 250th! It’s the perfect time for backyard barbecues, fireworks, family games, and simply enjoying being together. It’s a day when we pause, relax, and celebrate freedom under starry skies. Here’s 3 ways to maximize your day. Looking for a tasty drink that won’t slow you […] Written by Mark Weber July 2, 2026May 19, 2026
Branding Business Photography Education How to Build a Brand People Can’t Ignore When people hear your business name, what comes to mind? That immediate impression is your brand at work. Branding isn’t just a logo or a catchy tagline—it’s the promise you make to your customers and the experience they can expect every time they interact with you. Strong branding helps your business stand out in a […] Written by Mark Weber June 30, 2026March 13, 2026
