Jana Marcus Photography

Behind the Lens with Jana

Mar 20
3 min

5 Tips for Preparing for Your Headshot Session

Some people are seasoned at being photographed. For others it is their first experience. Find out what you need to know before the shoot.

Feb 4
6 min

Home Photo Studio: Garage Renovation

Check out how I converted my garage into a beautiful, working photo studio.

Jan 30
2 min

The ABC’s of Headshots – Part 1

Your headshot is your calling card. It's the first step in marketing you. Whether for biz, theatre auditions, or the like–follow these tips.

Jan 13
3 min

Why Your Headshot Deserves an Expert's Touch: The Power of a Pro Photographer

In today's digital age, we are constantly bombarded with images. From social media to websites, visuals play a crucial role in shaping...

Jul 21, 2023
2 min

Why the 40 Over 40 Portrait Experience Empowers Women

I, like all women over 40 or 50+, tend to be very hard on myself about how I look. That’s when I have to stop myself and stop the self-hate

Dec 18, 2022
6 min

Preparing for Your Photoshoot: The Ultimate Checklist

The ulimate guide to get you ready to rock your photo session!

Dec 8, 2022
5 min

Client Story: Kimberly Blake

I was thrilled when Jana asked me to write about my experience at her studio because it was truly life-changing for me.

Dec 4, 2022
2 min

Client Review: Daria

Read Daria's review of the session she booked for her 55th birthday!

Dec 4, 2022
4 min

Why Over 40 Portrait Photography?

I love getting to the essence of a subject – revealing its true nature. That has been an ongoing theme in my photographic work for over...

Dec 3, 2022
5 min

Busting Excuses

Why You Deserve a Portrait Experience - let's bust those excuses you keep giving yourself to put off an empowering session.

Dec 1, 2022
5 min

Top 12 FAQs About the Over 40 Portrait Experience

The thought of an upcoming photo session can bring up a ton of questions. Here's 12 FAQs for planning a shoot at the studio.

Nov 11, 2020
3 min

Why "The 50 Over 50 Project" is the Hottest Ticket at Marcus' Photo Studio

About a year ago, a photographer pal of mine told me about a movement that was happening across the country - photographing women over 40.

Apr 28, 2020
4 min

Meet Hair & Makeup Artist Katie Pheneger!

Meet makeup artist Katie Pheneger. Find out why she loves what she does and how she makes magic happen before a photo shoot at our studio!

Jul 20, 2019
1 min

Retouching Magic with Frequency Separation

If you shoot lots of portraits, one of your most important post-production tools is producing a flawless image for your clients.

Jul 17, 2019
4 min

Why Good Photography is Important for a Theatre Company

Ask yourself this: Is the quality of a theatre publicity image representative of the quality of a production? The answer is probably No.

May 14, 2019
1 min

Tips for Photographing on a Green Screen!

For a green screen to be successful it MUST be evenly lit, without creating too much light flair on the subject. Learn more here.

Jan 12, 2019
5 min

5 Steps to Good Publicity Photographs for Musicians

One of the most important considerations at the grass-roots marketing level is good publicity photos. Learn more here.

May 26, 2018
3 min

6 Tips for Shooting the Best Runway Photos

It takes skill and practice to shoot good runway photos. Here’s some tips to get you shooting like a pro!

Feb 6, 2018
2 min

Shooting the Night Sky

Practice makes perfect when it comes to taking night photography - specifically the night sky. Get fundamental tips here.