Professional Photographer Magazine

10/04/2022

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09/23/2022

Ruth Ginsburg Gotian has identified four key actions taken by the world’s most successful people. Here’s how photographers can apply her research. >>>

High achieving people have a few things in common, says thought leader Dr. Ruth Gotian. Emulate these behaviors to make your way to success.

09/09/2022

Who are the most relevant social media creators today? Check out this fine flock of photo folks to follow 😁 >>>
https://www.ppa.com/ppmag/articles/like-this

Whether you're in search of gear reviews, lighting tutorials, or creative inspiration, these social media creators in the photography niche have you covered.

09/08/2022

A must-read if you're looking for a fun photo project >> Jim Chung explains how to use forced perspective. Have you tried it? If so, please share!

It's hard to believe the automobiles in some of Jim Chung's photos are actual model cars. Learn how he uses perspective and angle to create an illusion.

09/06/2022

Wedding photographer Sara France made a brilliant branding move.

Beyond her talent with a camera, a key to France’s success has been a team-based approach to the development of her business.

09/03/2022

Not sure yet how we're celebrating World Beard Day today. But we do know WHO we're celebrating with: Greg Anderson Photography 🧔‍♂️

He’s become known as the “beard and mustache guy” and not because of his own facial hair. In 2013, when business was sluggish, Las Vegas-based commercial photographer Greg Anderson traveled to New Orleans to photograph contestants at the National Beard and Mustache Championships—without any ...

09/02/2022

Professional Photographers of America President Jeff Dachowski reflects on the thing that makes USA particularly special.

One of the best reasons to attend Imaging USA is the camaraderie you'll feel with fellow photographers. Register to make friends for life.

09/01/2022

Dawson Adams of Dawson Adams Photography in Douglas, Georgia captured “Gateway to Love,” our September cover. Sign up for our newsletter and don't miss a thing! https://www.ppa.com/ppmag/newsletter

08/31/2022

We were saddened to learn that photographer Jerry Uelsmann died earlier this year and have been unaware of it until today. We'll miss his imaginative, unique photographic art.
https://www.ppa.com/ppmag/articles/his-story-is-untitled

As he leads a visitor through his modernist Florida home and into his three-room photo studio that’s chockablock with cartoons (some naughty, some nice) pinned to the walls, shelf after shelf of antique cameras, assorted doll heads, offbeat toys, drawings from artist friends, witty posters, misce...

08/30/2022

Holy Hannah! That's a destination no one needs! How photographer Mike Olbinski—“Not your typical storm-chasing wedding photographer”—nailed this capture >>>

Mike Olbinski faces many challenges as a storm chasing photographer. Only one of them is the weather.

08/30/2022

On1 Photo Raw 2022.5 amps up its editing capabilities.

ON1 Photo Raw 2022.5 image processing software provides desktop and mobile workflow as a photo organizer, raw processor, layered editor, and photo effects app.

08/29/2022

What the heck?! Original print of Yousuf Karsh's famous photograph is missing.

An original print of the famous photograph taken by Yousuf Karsh is missing after staff at a hotel in Ottawa realized last week that someone had swapped it for a fake.

08/25/2022

Some easy tips to getting started with video for your social feeds by Betsy Finn.
https://www.ppa.com/ppmag/articles/start-creating-video-content-for-social

Get some helpful tips on creating video content for social media in a way that's right for you.

08/19/2022

”People are either going to be OK with the investment or they’re not, but not talking about it isn’t going to make them OK with it.” - Kathryn Langsford

Learn the process Kathryn uses to have that investment discussion and put everyone at ease.

https://www.ppa.com/ppmag/articles/a-perfectly-custom-process

Photographer Kathryn Langsford knows exactly who her ideal client is, making it easy for her to sell luxury family portraits.

08/18/2022

How to create success on your own terms, from Debbie Peterson of Getting To Clarity with Debbie Peterson.
https://www.ppa.com/ppmag/articles/the-keys-to-clarity

Want to run your business with clearer, more defined objectives? Debbie Peterson, a certified trainer and master practitioner in neuro linguistic programming, has tips.