One of the biggest things that can hold you back is . . . yourself. I’ve come to this realization over the past year, and have vowed to change my ways.

When I was in New York recently for PhotoPlus Expo, the situation back home suddenly turned dire. My husband left our boys with my parents and then joined me. Two days into the four-day conference, my mother called to say my youngest...

In late 2011, wedding bookings were dramatically down for me and my wife, Eileen. Our response? Not a rational marketing choice. It was a matter of priorities. We decided to take the extra time and dip...

In September, we talked about having the right personality for owning a business, and in October, we talked about financials for starting a business. In this month’s “Mom First,”...

As parents who are also professional photographers, we sometimes have to choose between tucking away money for college and buying a new lens. It’s tough because we feel that the better our gear is, the better our work will be. That’s not necessarily true.

My new series, “Mom First,” touches on life, business, photography and the struggles we face wearing so many hats. You don’t have to be a mom to gain something from these articles.

If you’ve ever been to a same-sex wedding, you have a good idea how they differ from traditional bride-groom weddings. If you haven’t, read on for a walkthrough of some of the key differences, followed by a discussion of posing and marketing tips.

What does not kill you makes you stronger. This chestnut rings true both in business and one’s personal life. Distractions and speed bumps are without a doubt going to hit your business. How you overcome them is what defines you as a businessperson.

The following represents hard-won wisdom from many tears shed, chaotic moments, and wondering if my purpose in life is being fulfilled. My first and foremost job is that of mom...