Photo Editing Photography Technology How to Manage Your Digital Files Disclaimer: This technique does not work on network-connected drives or Raid systems. It does work on internal and connected external drives. In the early 90’s I purchased a lifetime subscription to a raw processing program called RAW SHOOTER PRO. It included free updates for life. It worked much better than the software included with my first digital […] Written by Terry Winslow March 16, 2023February 23, 2023
Business Inspiration Photography Education What it Takes to Have a Healthy Business Years ago when I first got into the photo industry one of the first programs I attended was on goal planning. We were asked to write down as many of our goals in a few minutes as we could. At that time my goals all revolved around improving my photography, improving the business, and how […] Written by Lori Nordstrom March 14, 2023February 16, 2023
Photography Photography Education Techniques How to Make an Award-Winning Image Intro by Mark Weber One of the great benefits of my job is I get to see a lot of beautiful images in the work I do at Marathon. I also get to meet a lot of award-winning photographers at the events I attend. Once in a while, I get an image stuck in my […] Written by Joseph Giitter March 9, 2023February 22, 2023
Photography Education Product Info Sports Photography How GotPhoto Makes Photo Jobs Easier & More Profitable Every once in a while a technology or software comes along and you wonder how you got along without it. GotPhoto is one of those programs. And with all our Spring contracts coming up, this is one you need to look at ASAP if you aren’t already using them. If you are not familiar with […] Written by Mark Weber March 7, 2023February 22, 2023
Business Marketing Photography Education Are You Ready? Every now and then I run across a quote that hits me hard. Like many of you, I too often procrastinate and then go a little nuts when I finally can’t put something off any longer. But for me it’s always little things – for many of you, it’s your core business. Do what you […] Written by Skip Cohen March 2, 2023February 28, 2023
Inspiration Photography Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep Needs You! Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep (NILMDTS), an international non-profit, is looking for someone with your talents, gifts, and skills to help give the gift of remembrance. Are you a photographer? A skilled digital retouch artist? Have you considered what ways you can make an impact in the lives of others and give back […] Written by Melanie Rodger February 28, 2023February 23, 2023
Inspiration Photography We’re All Connected Intro by Skip Cohen Suzette Allen recently shared the post below, and it got me thinking about our industry and how we’re all connected. It was especially evident at IUSA last month – the energy in the air was incredible. But it wasn’t just about getting to a great convention, but all of us being […] Written by Suzette Allen February 23, 2023February 14, 2023
Business Customer Satisfaction Photography Education Setting the Standard for Customer Service Intro by Skip Cohen I’m a big fan of Shep Hyken’s because he always gets me to think beyond my own business. This short post about Amazon setting the standard has become so true, and I find myself comparing so many companies to the standard Amazon has set. During this past holiday season, Amazon was […] Written by Shep Hyken February 21, 2023February 14, 2023
Charities Inspiration Photography Education Special Kids Photography Grows into Hearts and Lens and Includes a Greater Inclusive Reach Tosha Gaines said, “The world is a diverse place; however, most photographers’ portfolios do not reflect that.” Tosha’s program at Imaging USA 2023 stressed stepping out of our comfort zone to bring understanding, empathy, and appreciation for diversity into our photographic scope of service. She further said, “While most photographers are competent when it comes […] Written by Karen Dorame February 16, 2023February 15, 2023
Photography Photography Education How to Solve Your Lighting Ratios Easily In a previous blog, I discussed the need for understanding quality light through the use of natural light, constant light, and strobes. Today let’s talk about reflectors as they go hand in hand with lighting control. As a new photographer, I struggled with trying to get the shadow side of the face to not be […] Written by Mark Weber February 14, 2023January 13, 2023
