Wanna Get Away? Everyone can use a good, relaxing vacation every so often.  Of course, we all need to learn things also.  How about combining BOTH into one fun-filled weekend?  If you are a photographer – from an enthusiast, all the way to a pro- you won’t want to miss this!  I’ve teamed up with the folks at Legacy Travel to offer an...

Off To Iowa I just got back from a fantastic week in Iowa, hanging out with the Iowa Professional Photographers Association. I spent the first few days serving as a juror in the North Central District print competition.  The North Central District is made up of 10 states and part of Canada.  The best photographers from those areas sent their best images to be...

When you talk about the best of the best, people always have their own opinions.  However, when it comes to discussing the greatest artist of all time, you would be hard-pressed to overlook the great Michelangelo.  This pioneer of the Italian Renaissance created some of the most well-known pieces in the history of art.  What is often overlooked are his...

Say Cheese! Don’t look now, but your phone is your new point-and-shoot. At least, that’s how it is for me. I still love my Canon S90, but I never seem to have it with me. What I always have with me is my iPhone and it has proven to be a worthy substitute. If your phone has become your “go to” camera, then here are a few tips to help you get...

ARE YOU READY? Late next month, registration starts for PPA’s International Photographic Competition – a chance for photographers to enter their best images and see how they stack up against the best photographers in the world.  Will you be entering?   You might be surprised to find out why it is so critical to your success. THE CONCEPT Art...

FINDING INSPIRATION If you are only drawing inspiration from other photographers, you are really missing the boat.  Creativity is all around us – everything from movies to music.  If you keep an open eye and an open mind, there is a lot to be taken in. THINK YOU ARE CREATIVE? One group of artists who take things to a whole new level is the band OK GO.  You...