Studio Stories | Portraits, People & Personal Stories

Man in blue shirt and cap standing before a collage of black-and-white portraits and a crowd scene

September 14 - 2026

We tell people they matter - then we ask AI to make them someone else

A Little Backstory I tried to kill myself eleven years ago. You know the story. If you don’t, I’ll save you from the tears. I tried to kill myself eleven years ago and my dog, Starbuck, saved me. At the time, I was going ...

A group of smiling people holding an American flag, standing outside a modern building with large glass windows.

April 26 - 2026

The 2026 World Photographic Cup - Iceland

Team USA Brings Home the World Photographic Cup Team USA Brings Home the World Photographic Cup Corey McDonald Earns Silver in Reykjavík, Iceland Reykjavík, Iceland — Team USA has officially taken the top honor at ...

Man sitting on a chair, wearing a dark blazer and jeans, set against a dramatic, shadowy background.

January 1 - 2026

Best of Nation - If that kid could see himself now

Today started out with a sleep-in.I’ve been in full creative mode for over a month, from designing a website to redesigning the studio site. It’s been constant. I wake up in the mornings around 4, get to the studio by 5 (if not before) ...

Four people smiling and playfully posing for a photo in a large indoor setting with rows of chairs.

December 28 - 2025

That time I spoke to Facebook on the Phone about Photography

What Photographers Need to Know “Meta’s AI algorithm sees all interactions and engagement with the users that visit your page or interact with your content. When it sees pages or users that align with your page’s interests, in ...

December 17 - 2025

A Different Kind of Art

A Different Kind of Art I’m proud to officially introduce Mac Wildlife & Art, a new collection of wildlife artwork created alongside my studio, Corey McDonald Portrait Artist. To celebrate, you can take 25% off your ...