Tag: Professional Photographers of America
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Creative Portrait Photography with a Projector | Rich Johnson
Projection lighting is a powerful way to create bold, conceptual portraits—and it all starts with understanding how light, color, and creativity work together. In this clip, Rich Johnson shares insights from a real-world creative R&D session, experimenting with a projector to transform ordinary portraits into visually striking images. You’ll get a glimpse into his creative…
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How to Get More Portrait Clients with Dance School Photography | Susan Michal’s Proven Strategy
Discover how veteran photographer Susan Michal, @SusanMichal, uses dance school photography to build a steady stream of high-value portrait clients without spending money on ads. In this episode of The Professional Photographer Podcast, Susan shares her step-by-step method for turning volume dance school shoots into profitable portrait sessions, including how she books $2,800 fairy sessions…
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Portrait Photography Tutorial | Best Focal Length for Stunning Portraits
In this tutorial, we’ll explore the best focal length for portraits, offering valuable insights for photographers looking to improve their portrait photography skills. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced photographer, understanding focal length is key to achieving the perfect composition and flattering perspective in your portraits. We’ll cover the most popular focal lengths for…
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Top 3 Tips for Air Show Photography by SIGMA Ambassador Jim Koepnick
Headed to an air show? @sigmaphoto Ambassador Jim Koepnick offers his top 3 tips for a better experience and better images, from gear to camera settings. Long-time photojournalist and aviation photography expert Jim Koepnick uses exclusively #SIGMA lenses. With a full range of focal lengths for almost every camera system, SIGMA lenses feature incredible image…
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Top 3 Tips for Dance Photography by SIGMA Ambassador Heather Larkin
SIGMA (@sigmaphoto) Ambassador Heather Larkin (@heatherlarkin) offers her top 3 tips for capturing dance photography! These basic pointers, which you can practice is virtually any location, will get you started if you’re interested in photographing ballet or other forms of dance. For her dance photography, as well as her portrait and macro work, Heather Larkin…
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Family Photography: Moments You Can't Get Back
Real moms share heart-wrenching stories about their families and discuss how professional photographers helped them preserve family memories. About PPA: Professional Photographers of America (PPA) is the world’s largest non-profit photography association organized for professional photographers, by professional photographers…and with over 28,000 creative members in more than 50 countries. Learn more about PPA at PPA.com/Join…