Photography Photography Education Photoshop Unraveling the Visionary World of Marina Proskurina’s Digital Creations introduction by Mark Weber, M. Photog., Cr., M. Artist, CPP Recently I was looking through the 2022 PPA Image Excellence book for some inspiration for a photographic project I was working on. I came across this wonderful image titled – “Galactic Portal” by Marina Proskurina. After contacting Marina I discovered she has several PPA award-winning […] Written by Marina Proskurina May 30, 2024May 21, 2024
Inspiration Marketing Photography Education Could Your Response Time be Faster? Over the last few years I’ve been surprised at how slow so many business owners are to respond to an email or voicemail. And I’ve heard virtually every excuse for why an email went to spam, or a completed contact form on a website never reached its destination. Here’s my point – One of your […] Written by Skip Cohen May 28, 2024April 29, 2024
Photography Photography Education Product Info Technology Which is Better? Mirror Camera vs DSLR? Whether mirrorless cameras or DSLRs are better depends on your specific needs, preferences, and the type of photography you plan to pursue. Both types of cameras have their own advantages and disadvantages. Regardless of which type of camera, I still tend to like a camera with a little bulk and weight. It might be because […] Written by Mark Weber May 23, 2024March 22, 2024
Inspiration Photography Photography Education How a Self Portrait Project became Award Winning In an effort to take creative breaks from my client’s work, I started experimenting with self-portraits as a way to express myself creatively as an artist and learn new techniques. I’m inspired by visuals that unpack emotions and ideas with symbolism and a surreal twist. I created True Colors as a personal rendition of the […] Written by Tonya Wilhelm May 21, 2024March 26, 2024
Inspiration Photography Wedding Photography – Being Prepared for Photographic Opportunities “Almost Time” was created during Liliana’s wedding day. Right after the ceremony and on our way to do Family portraits, I asked the bride to walk back to the altar and wait while her family came back to the church. I immediately saw the Center Composition and the symmetry was perfect, but the lighting was […] Written by Andrea de Anda May 16, 2024March 18, 2024
Marketing Photography Education How to Have a Successful High School Senior Season Intro by Mark Weber M.Photog., Cr., M. Artist, CPP Every year there is a new group of students who have reached an important milestone in life – their high school graduation. While the industry has changed, what hasn’t is their excitement, dreams and hope for a successful future. Each student has their own personality and […] Written by Jessica Baer May 14, 2024March 14, 2024
Inspiration Photography Photography Education Embarking on a Journey of Love and Motherhood I invite you to join me on a journey through the lens, where pixels transform into a tale of profound love and the intricate journey of motherhood. Now, let’s dive into the technical intricacies that breathe life into this visual story. Picture this: the aperture meticulously set at 3.2, a steady shutter speed of 160, […] Written by Samantha Leon May 9, 2024March 11, 2024
Business Marketing Photography Education How to Implement the Most Powerful Marketing Tool You Have Referrals are the bedrock of every business. Here are 3 simple things you can do to start generating referrals immediately. First, you have to ask for a referral. If you don’t ask, the customer doesn’t realize how much they can help you. Saying something like – “Our business was built on the referral of others […] Written by Mark Weber May 7, 2024March 27, 2024
Business Photography Education Product Info Self Publishing Techniques What You Need to Know About ISBN, Copyright and Library of Congress Marathon serves many clients in the area of DIY (do-it-yourself) Publishing. If you’ve entered the world of DIY Publishing, you’ve probably already heard about an ISBN or International Standard Book Number. If not, here’s some helpful information. Note: I have curated this information from their respective sources: RR Bowker, US Copyright Office and Library of […] Written by Martin Pugh May 2, 2024May 2, 2024
Photography Photography Education Techniques Unveiling Proven Techniques for Stunning Wildlife Photography This image was captured in August of 2023 during the dry season when wildlife seek out waterholes. It is one of a series of images of young elephants interacting with, and nursing around the elephant herd. This unique perspective was made possible by utilization of an underground “hide”. There are several such “hides” scattered around Africa. The “hides” […] Written by Marvin Groves April 30, 2024February 27, 2024
