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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.

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 15, 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.

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.

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