Category Archives: Art + Photography

The PPA is copying me!

Ok, my post title is a little tongue-in-cheek. I was initially surprised to see some of my message encapsulated in one of this month’s Professional Photographer magazine articles, but I think it’s wonderful that the idea of differentiating authentically is showing up elsewhere in the photography industry. Seems like the timing for this message is […]

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Why you should make art YOU love

One of the worst pieces of advice I ever got as a photographer was, “People prefer tender images of their children looking into the camera. What you want to shoot won’t sell.” And, even worse, for a while I believed it.

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Photography: A client’s perspective

Do you remember the last time you were in your clients’ shoes? When you hired a photographer for your wedding, or a portrait session? I do! Today I’m going to share my latest experience shopping for and working with a professional photographer, in the hope that it will get your ideas flowing regarding your own clients’ […]

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The allure of passion

Confession: Concerts aren’t my thing. I’m always excited when I buy my tickets but as traffic slows down near the venue and I find myself waiting in a line of cars to park, it all comes back to me: Being herded around like cattle, sitting in the nosebleed section where I can’t see anything and […]

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