Is Photography Art or Commerce?

Is Photography Art or Commerce?

I know that many readers of this blog and my books are aspiring professionals, so every now and then I like to present a few business-related tips that you might like to try for the rest of this year and into 2027. I haven’t written many business-oriented posts...
Why Not Try a Monochrome Portrait?

Why Not Try a Monochrome Portrait?

Today’s Post by Joe Farace “It’s a world, someone’s face. When I capture it, I see the future of the world.”– Malick Sidibé Back when group model shoots were a thing, one of the best was held twice a year in Arizona and were sponsored by the late Dave Hall. As I...
Tricky Tuesday: Creating a Low Key Headshot

Tricky Tuesday: Creating a Low Key Headshot

It’s “Tricky Tuesday” which is a way for me to share some of the tricks, tips and techniques I’ve used over the years when shooting portraits in the studio, Today’s post features aspiring glamour model Laura May Bachmayer. Today’s Post by Joe Farace “To...