Searching for Soul in Portrait Photography

The most successful portraits take us well beyond the surface of how someone looks and show us the inner essence of who someone is. They reveal character, soul, and depth.…

6 Prompts to Encourage Authentic Lifestyle Portraits

Image by Elena S. Blair Elena S. Blair has built a mini-empire in under a decade by capturing authentic family moments. But the Seattle-based photographer didn't build a business delivering…

Discover Your Photographic Methodology with Stacy Pearsall

Tell stories with pictures, that’s my passion; capture decisive moments, that’s my objective; act professionally, that’s my goal. To do this, you must first discover your photographic methodology. A consummate…

6 Secrets to Scoring Big at Photography Competitions

Photography competitions put your images in front of a group of highly skilled photography experts -- and offer more than just the possibility for an award. But how do you…

7 New Wedding & Portrait Photography Trends for 2019

If there's a single physical place to go to uncover the year's portrait photography and wedding photography trends, it's WPPI. The Wedding and Portrait Photographers International Conference takes over Las Vegas at the end…

How to Create Authentic Lifestyle Family Portraits

Elena S. Blair has built a mini-empire in under a decade by capturing authentic family moments. She is also co-founder of Ladyboss Workshops with CreativeLive instructor Sandra Coan who help up…