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It is the oldest publication devoted to professional photography, founded in 1907 as Abel's Photographic Weekly.
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Drone photographer Justin Moore finds out if the Mavic 3 a worthy successor to the wildly popular Mavic 2 Pro.
Drone photographer Justin Moore reviews DJI's latest: the Mavic 3 and Mavic 3 Cine. What's great, pretty good, and awful about this new drone from DJI?
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Scammers are targeting everyone these days, including PPA members. The scammers have stepped it up a notch and are impersonating PPA staff. If it seems suspicious, it probably is. Here are some ways you can identify scams and avoid them:
Photographer Tec Petaja has crafted a destination wedding business that makes good use of relationships with wedding planners.
#weddingphotography
Through a network of wedding planners, Tec Petaja connects with destination wedding clients.
New month, new giveaway! You could win a @WhiteWall credit, but you have to enter >>>
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James Flachsbart, M.Photog., CPP, of Flax Studios in South Thomaston, Maine captured “Sunset Pirouette,” our June cover. Sign up for our newsletter and don't miss a thing! https://www.ppa.com/ppmag/newsletter
The May cover was taken by Tom Neff on a trip to Ayutthaya, Thailand.
“Water Views: Rivers, Lakes, Oceans” is a collection of 150 aerial images by David Ondaatje that he hopes readers find restorative.
https://www.ppa.com/ppmag/articles/aqua-bliss
A new book by photographer and filmmaker David Ondaatje takes nature to a higher level.
"The key to finding long-term success is having a willingness to learn." - Professional Photographers of America President Jeff Dachowski
https://www.ppa.com/ppmag/articles/presidents-message-be-a-lifelong-learner
#entrepreneur #photostudio
Photographers love to learn techniques that will make them better image makers, but it's also important to get an education in the business of being an entrepreneur.
“We think so much about what we can do for our clients, but we also need to think about what we expect from our clients to have a good relationship." - Steve Bollar on how to manage your photo clients' expectations
https://www.ppa.com/ppmag/articles/as-expected
#photography #smallbusiness
Each client represents a small piece of what your photography business stands for, so cultivate the relationships you're striving for by managing expectations.
Jide Alakija of Alakija Studios shares how lighting and composition can take your photos to the next level.
https://www.ppa.com/ppmag/articles/show-a-story
Jide Alakija's clever use of lighting and composition make for unique and moving wedding portraits. Learn more about his techniques.
"I’ll never forget that moment of looking at her staring at the print," says Keith Carter of his wife's reaction to one of his images. "I still get choked up thinking of this. I hadn’t seen what she saw until I saw her reaction."
https://www.ppa.com/ppmag/articles/timely-epiphanies
#fineart #photography
Fine art photographer Keith Carter has spend 50 years working on his craft and he's still trying new things.
Former White House photographer Pete Souza discusses his long career documenting history in the making.
https://www.ppa.com/ppmag/articles/composed-of-nows
Former White House photographer Pete Souza describes some of his favorite photos throughout his storied career.
“My objective in photography is making a difference, spending time on things I’m interested in and with people I admire. To do that, it’s important to be able to effectively tell stories from the perspective of the people who lived them.” - Christopher Michel
https://www.ppa.com/ppmag/articles/humanity-in-the-extreme
Editorial photographer Christopher Michel says his work is all about telling a good tale. He notes that the photographers who get the most interesting projects are the ones who tell the most compelling stories.
The addition of the Nikkor line for Nikon mirrorless cameras is well suited for professionals doing portrait, wedding, event, and even landscape photography, notes reviewer Stan Sholik.
https://www.ppa.com/ppmag/articles/a-nearly-perfect-go-to-lens
Stan Sholik reviews the Nikkor Z 24-120MM F/4 lens, saying it surpasses the performance of the F-mount AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR lens in every way.
Ernie Button's macro photographs are making us tipsy!
https://www.ppa.com/ppmag/articles/intoxicating-macro
#whiskey #scotchwhisky #macrophotography
Ernie Button's photo series "Vanishing Spirits" documents what's at the end of a Scotch whisky toast.
Commercial photographer James Houston’s way of depicting beauty is his brand.
https://www.ppa.com/ppmag/articles/branding-in-motion
Commercial photographer James Houston is known for his work chronicling the beauty industry with photographs that are full of color and motion.
A photo background that's portable, durable, and good-looking? Check, check, and check, says reviewer Betsy Finn.
https://www.ppa.com/ppmag/articles/always-a-good-background
#duoboards
Need a faux marble or wood butcher block background? Duo Boards by V-Flat World provide a minimalist solution.
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“Women know what I’m about. They don’t come to me to take photographs for their husbands; they come to me to take photographs for themselves.” - Maria Micaela Arellano, Maribella Portraits, LLC
https://www.ppa.com/ppmag/articles/the-goddess-within
Photographer Maria Arellano's Goddess line gives women an empowering portrait process.
Congratulations on the historic win!
https://www.ppa.com/ppmag/articles/united-states-and-mexico-tie-for-the-cup
Team USA and Team Mexico tied for first place in the 2022 World Photographic Cup. See a gallery of the world's best photographs.
Reviewer Betsy Finn gives a high five 🖐 to this game-changing software for photographers.
https://www.ppa.com/ppmag/articles/efficient-design-and-sales
The Fundy Designer Suite is a versatile software kit that handles easy album design, photo retouching, sales presentations, and ordering.
Great story! Lots of advice to artists at every stage in their career. What's the best advice you give to other photographers?
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/04/21/t-magazine/culture-issue-creative-life-artists.html
In our 2022 Culture issue, out April 24, T followed a group of artists — musicians, chefs, designers, writers and others — throughout the course of a day, exploring the intimate moments of their lives that contribute, in ways small and large, to their creative process.
Photographer and passionate Ingrid Popplewell has a way with irises.
https://www.ppa.com/ppmag/articles/on-the-verge
The Jane Phillips iris is a spectacular, hand-sized bloom that becomes the subject of spectacular photography by Ingrid Popplewell.
Fill your Friday with quiet calm courtesy of photographer Mary Jo Hoffman, whose compositions are made from natural items found near her home.
https://www.ppa.com/ppmag/articles/the-still-life
Mary Jo Hoffman's photo-a-day project became a lifestyle that keeps her attuned to her natural surroundings in search of still-life subjects.
Architectural photographer Gian Lorenzo Ferretti moonlights 🌝 as a deep space photographer! Here's how he does it.
https://www.ppa.com/ppmag/articles/the-great-beyond
Gian Lorenzo Ferretti spells out the equipment you'll need to tackle the challenging but fulfilling pastime of deep space astrophotography.
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“Just because you’ve been doing something for years and found success in that model, that doesn’t mean it’s going to be the right thing tomorrow.” - Elaine Pasqua on change and resilience
https://www.ppa.com/ppmag/articles/building-a-resilient-business
If you've got a good thing going, it's easy to sit back and coast, but change is coming. Elaine Pasqua offers photographers tips for adapting to an ever-shifting market.
”If you’re chasing trends, stuck in that massive middle part of the market where nothing distinguishes you beyond your price, then even if you’re killing it, it’s killing you.” - Chris Orwig
#portraitphotography #professionalphotographer #headshots
Creating your unique photographic style starts by working from a place of inspiration, notes portrait photographer Chris Orwig.
“There’s a whole intuition aspect to waking up in the morning and listening to that inner voice when it says bring this lens or bring that camera.“I know that sounds crazy, but this is how I operate.” - @Kristian Bogner
#commercialphotography #naturephotography #sportsphotography
When it comes to making exciting images, third-generation master photographer Kristian Bogner always goes with his gut.
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The biggest roadblock to success? It could be staring you in the face. Encouragement from Professional Photographers of America President Jeff Dachowski
https://www.ppa.com/ppmag/articles/presidents-message-whats-your-mindset
#professionalphotography #entrepreneur
Spring cleaning isn't just about getting rid of old equipment. It's about ridding your mind of thought patterns that are of no benefit.
Lisa Craig, CPP, of Lisa Craig Photography in Denver, Colorado, captured “Ready for My Closeup,” our April cover. Sign up for our newsletter and don't miss a thing! https://www.ppa.com/ppmag/newsletter
How do you tempt clients into purchasing a larger album? Michael Anthony has a genius technique that's super simple.
https://www.ppa.com/ppmag/articles/finding-wedding-bliss
Upgrading the products and service is the key to running a thriving wedding photography business, says Michael Anthony.
Steve McCurry is making magic once again.
https://www.ppa.com/ppmag/articles/childhood-hope
Steve McCurry's new book "Stories & Dreams: Portraits of Childhood" highlights the hope and light of children, even when they're enduring the worst of circumstances.
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