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Photographers we meet seem to be on two sides of the fence, photographers who absolutely adore shooting weddings and photographers who shudder at the thought. What keeps some of even the boldest photographers from trying thier hand out at wedding photography is the unnerving feeling that they just aren't prepared to do so. We get it — there are no "re-dos" when it comes to a couple's one and only wedding day but your passion can draw out the experience you're craving. This month, we're going to

We're applauding the surge of spring newborn home shoots we're seeing lately! From beginning to end, these sessions seem to take on a far more natural, organic vibe than the alternatives. As photographers, when we are luck enough to meet our clients within their sacred family space, we are then given the rare opportunity to get a better sense of who they are and what they find important. This sweet newborn in-home session from San Antonio's Sara K Blanko is a perfect depiction of this darling family's

This year's return a bit of a bummer? One thing you can do to lower your taxable income on next year's return is by investing in a retirement plan this year. It may seem early to think of the golden years but whether you choose a traditional IRA, a Roth IRA, or another avenue, your making a smart choice by investing in you. Check in with your professional to find out the limits for yearly contributions that are tax deductible. "For everybody in their busy lives, you

LEARNING FROM REVOLUTIONARY ARTWORK, AND EMBRACING THE UNEXPECTED TO CREATE IMAGES WITH IMPACT With SHARON MCKEEMAN May 1st – May 26th, 2017 Registration now open Art shocks us, jolting us back to life. True art is unexpected. Groundbreaking art isn’t a chronicle of popularity, rather it shows us what is important. True artists aren’t just trendsetters or skilled artisans creating work geared for likes and sales, instead they awaken the world. Photographers today often struggle to go beyond the expectations of the industry. How do you allow your own work to