As I scanned negatives from my first photography class in 1980, I was struck not by what I lacked—but by the beauty, simplicity, and joy already present in the work.

After 35 years behind the lens, I’ve come to see theatre photography as storytelling – choreography with a camera. Each image captures the fleeting magic of performance, that lives on long after the curtain falls.

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

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

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

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

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

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