Last year we had an idea and decided to launch our own association. No, let’s correct that, we wanted to start your association. We got the site up and running, started to tweet and within a day had the industry wondering what in the world we were doing. After all, the last thing anybody would think [...]

Today’s blog might sound like an infomercial, but there’s simply no excuse for holes in your skill set.   There are websites, blogs and especially hands-on programming available, literally to EVERYBODY.
Akron Photo Series: I’m making it the first on the list, but it’s only because last week’s programming was pretty remarkable. We got Bambi Cantrell to the [...]

In yesterday’s blog I talked about David Ziser being part of the Skip’s Photo Network team starting next week. We’re going to work on more how to components with the new H2Series of photography tips.
Getting David involved in a project like this is a real kick. I’ve worked with David for twenty years, going back [...]

I’m not sure where 2010 went, but at midnight it’s officially closed!     
That makes this the perfect time to thank all of you who helped me make the blog stronger. Your feedback and encouragement have been pretty amazing.  And where would I be without good buddy Scott Bourne, my partner, who made GoingPro and PWSPI a reality?  Really good [...]

Every now and then there’s a blog that’s the equivalent of the monster buffet at Mandalay Bay - no theme, just a lot of great stuff! Hey, you have your secrets and I have mine – there’s more meat on this breakfast buffet than anyone should ever try and consume! (And if “Three Buffet Brian” is reading this, Mandalay Bay [...]

I normally don’t post press releases on my blog, but this one is too exciting not to share. I’m very proud to be associated with this new project.   So many of the benefits we’re working on developing for the photographic community are thanks to the feedback from many of you and our readers/followers at GoingPro!

Ever wonder what [...]

Thanks for the great feedback on yesterday’s post.  I promised you the second part of Skip’s Rules of Engagement, but honestly, for the most part it’s just common sense.  Unfortunately, we all get so busy and so buried in the day in day out challenges of business, technology and the craft we sometimes need a [...]

There are a couple of great conventions coming up and whether you’re headed to PMA this weekend, WPPI in a couple of weeks or the Ohio Professional Photographers Convention here are some reminders to help you get the most out of any convention.
1) Think about what you need most in terms of help with your [...]