The Village Photographer

6 Things You Do That Drive Your Hairstylist Crazy

Chances are, you like your hairstylist. After all, you entrust your hair to this person every 6 to 8 weeks. So if you were doing something that was really getting on her nerves, you'd want to know about it, right? Your stylist might be too polite or worried about losing a customer to give it to you straight, but we have no such qualms. We asked the experts to reveal what clients often do that drives them nuts (and makes it harder for…

What Happened To The 9-Year-Old Smoking In Mary Ellen Mark's Photo?

The photographer, who died last month, has a famous portfolio of arresting images. Among them is a shot of two children in 1990. Amanda thought the photo shoot would change her life. It did not.

Instant Bright Eyes + A Giveaway

An advice & lifestyle blog written by a down-to-earth 30-something Pennsylvania girl with 4 chihuahuas and a great sense of sarcasm.

Find Out Your Face Shape Once and for All

10 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Photographer

When selecting a wedding photographer, there are three important elements you should keep in mind: personality, the photographer’s style, and cost. The first two are related to character traits unique only to that person and cannot be copied. The third element fluctuates due to many different variables. Let’s talk about each in the order of importance. Personality First and most importantly are the character and personality…

How to hire a wedding photographer you’ll love

Firstly, congratulations on your engagement!Now begins the exciting yet somewhat arduous journey of planning your wedding! There's no shame in admitting it. I for one am not a planner. Even with two kids, I suck at organizing anything long term because I obsess easily over the myriad of little…

What to wear for your family photos.

Today on studio 5 I talked about what to wear for your pictures. Hope this helps and thank you to all my darling clients for dressing so ...

What you need to know before hiring a wedding photographer

Looking for a wedding photographer? You need to know about style, costs, contracts and more.

A Portuguese Village Piodão Is A Hidden Place In My Country

My name is Hugo Joel and I am a photographer from Portugal. I would like to share a part of my country.This is Piodão, a village where the houses are made of Shale stones.If you like my work please follow it using the links below.

The Rise and Fall of “It Takes A Village”

By: Melanie Anderson Years ago when I was a kid, I used to hear the saying, “It takes a village” from my parents and just about every other parent. We quickly learned what it actually m…

We Asked Wedding Photographers for Their Top Business Tips

My name is Andy Hudson, and I'm the co-founder of Photographers Keeping it Real. We recently asked our Facebook group for one golden rule of business they

How Photographers Really Get These Shots [hint: it takes a village]

Chase Jarvis demonstrates that sometimes you have to put your faith -- and your life -- in a simple length of rope as he dangles with no hands from a rock face to get the shot.

Recovery: It Takes a Village

It truly does take a village in eating disorder recovery. A village consisting of a therapist, dietitian, medical provider, and supportive individuals helping you fight for your life.

Guests: Remember They Hired a Pro Photographer for a Reason

Twins Lens Images via Style Me Pretty As wedding season heats up, and my Facebook ...

Please preserve our village aura

The following words are those with which I addressed the Mercer Island City Council on May 9:

Renting in Greenwich Village: What will $2,700 get you?

Here is how much $2,700 or less can rent you in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of NYC, today.

5 Greenfield Village Activities You Might Have Missed

Greenfield Village has so many things to do and see, you'll never experience the same trip twice! Here are five Greenfield Village activities you might have missed. Add them to your itinerary the next time you visit!