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
Business Inspiration Marketing Photography Education Product Info The POWER of a Business Card In this day and age of high-tech digital and people trying to bring attention to their services, the business card is an often-overlooked gem of a business tool. The business card has been around for a long time. It’s often the first impression a potential customer has of your business. Think about it. You control […] Written by Mark Weber September 15, 2022September 15, 2022
Business Photography Education School Photography Sports Photography How to Get Started in High Volume Photography If you are interested in photographing little leagues sports or any other high volume event, this is the place for you to learn how to get started. Volume events have been around forever but I can honestly say that the quality of photography I see coming thru Marathon is absolutely the best I’ve ever seen. […] Written by Brandy Moton September 13, 2022September 13, 2022
Business Inspiration Photography Education It’s All About Your Attitude Intro by Skip Cohen Thanks to Bev and Tim Walden, there’s so much great content on running a photography business available. Bev’s “Tuesday Tidbits are always loaded with inspiration. Her recent email hits on a topic that we’ve all heard before, but here’s a thought that takes it a little deeper. We’re about to ramp […] Written by Beverly Walden September 8, 2022September 8, 2022
Business Marketing Photography Seasonality Countdown A short time ago I shared this post on my own blog. The topic this time of year is relevant to so many of you. Sadly, you’ll procrastinate and when your ship is due to come in, you’ll be at the airport! Procrastination – we all do it, and sometimes it’s even necessary just to recharge […] Written by Skip Cohen September 6, 2022September 6, 2022
Inspiration Photography Photography Education Techniques How to Create Impact in Your Photography Photographers are trained to look at light and understand the mechanics of their cameras to create an excellent technical photograph. But great photographers not only take quality pictures but also tells a story and capture the mood. These photographers convey their impressions of what they are experiencing visually. This kind of self-expression creates an opportunity […] Written by Carly Sullens M. Artist, CPP September 1, 2022August 31, 2022
Business Marathon Marketing Moment Marketing Photography Photography Education How to Get Started in Pet Photography I have been a big fan of Nicole Begley for a long time. Everything she does she does with purpose thru educated business strategies and incredible communication. What has impressed me, even more, is that she has managed to have her personality show all thru her brand. It’s in all her printed materials and social […] Written by Nicole Begley August 30, 2022August 29, 2022
Inspiration Lifestyle Photography Paying Attention to Stress! Remember that stress doesn’t come from what’s going on in your life.It comes from your thoughts about what’s going on in your life.Andrew Bernstein I shared this on my own blog last week – it’s a quick reminder that you can’t create images that tug at people’s heartstrings if your own heart isn’t in the […] Written by Skip Cohen August 25, 2022August 25, 2022
Business Inspiration Marketing Photography Education The “Worst” Thing That Happens Is Your Customers Love you Intro by Skip Cohen Obviously, I’m a huge Shep Hyken fan, and so appreciate his permission to share his wisdom on the Marathon Press blog. Today’s post was written around Valentine’s Day several years ago, but there’s no expiration date on great advice! This one especially hit home. It’s all about the importance of problem-solving […] Written by Shep Hyken August 23, 2022August 23, 2022
Business Inspiration Photography Product Info Using Technology to Set Yourself Apart Intro by Skip Cohen This is a very different kind of post than we normally share here, but there are a couple of points Suzette Allen makes which is why I wanted to feature it today. It’s obviously promoting a Panasonic LUMIX camera but take it one step further. So many of you are still […] Written by Suzette Allen August 18, 2022August 18, 2022
