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Jun

The 13th Element

For new competitors, one of the most difficult parts of the Competition Game can be coming up with a title for your image. It’s a new concept—clients don’t expect titles. And what makes a good title anyway? It’s not one of ...

Jun

THE TWELVE ELEMENTS OF PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION

Photographic competition hones our skills and gives us an objective standard to strive for. Entering can be scary, but it is well worth the angst in terms of educational benefit and metrics. In our photographic competition, images are ...

Jun

WHAT IS A CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER?

Are you working to get certified? Becoming a CPP (Certified Professional Photographer) is the best way to stand out from the rest of the photography herd… and it boosts your skills and self-confidence in an invaluable way. Certification ...

Jun

WHY HIRE A PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER FOR YOUR FAMILY PORTRAITS

These days, most people carry a pretty sophisticated camera around in their pocket daily. So why seek out a professional to take photos of your family instead of just pointing and clicking that phone button?Here are some reasons why hiring a ...