Studio Stories | Portraits, People & Personal Stories

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

January

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

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

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 ...

Man in cowboy hat holding an American flag against a gray background.

December

2025

Alabama Photographer Earns Best of Nation, Top 10 Finalist, Team USA, 2026 World Photographic Cup

57 countries are participating in the highly anticipated international event This post may be updated in December and New Year's Day. Update 1/1/2026 World Photographic Cup announces Best of Nation for each ...

September

2025

Starbuck - A Story of Hello and Goodbye

Routines It would be time to wake up. There was no need for an alarm clock – my internal clock always wakes me up around six o’clock in the morning. I’d roll on over and grab my phone to check the insane number of emails I get ...