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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.

6 Tricks to Get a Good Holiday Family Photo

Photo: Coverd PhotographyGetting a great family photo often feels like a Sisyphean undertaking. You need to get everyone smiling, looking the same way, with their eyes open. Simple right? I hate to admit it, but there have been a few times where a photoshop face swap had to be done (getting a great photo of…

How a Photographer Turns a Woman On |

Karen Brody tells us 3 powerful ways to create a turned-on state in a woman that photographers the world over have always known…

Do You See A Duck Or Bunny? This Optical Illusion Tells A Lot About You

When you look at this drawing, what do you see? A duck? A bunny? Or both? This optical illusion first appeared in a German magazine in 1892 with the title “Kaninchen und Ente,” which translates to Rabbit and Duck. The image has now resurfaced on the internet and people are going

3 Tips for Taking Photos of Flowers

Flowers are everywhere, and sometimes just the thought of going out to take pictures of their pretty petals can seem downright cliché, because so many people do it. However, one reason flower photography is so popular is because these kinds of pictures can capture incredible beauty, without a great deal of effort. It’s fun to go outside …

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 ...

4 Tips for Hiring Your Wedding Photographer

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.

Who are the undocumented? 5 things to know

They are as likely to be from Asia as from Mexico. Five things you should know about our undocumented population.

When It Comes to Immigration, Conventional Wisdom Is Wrong

If not for the crisis facing Haitians at the border, many people would still question me when I say that immigration is indeed a Black issue. While Haiti is fresh in our psyche, it would be detrime…

Immigration: It's in Our DNA

To some people, it's just a Q-tip. But to the kids smuggled over the southern border, it could be the ticket out of a life

Worried about your immigration status?

Immi helps immigrants in the U.S. to understand their legal options, know their rights, and find free or low-cost legal help from nonprofits.

12 Ways to Cruise Through Customs and Immigration

Even for veteran travelers, the trip through customs and immigration is simultaneously dreary and intimidating. Trudging through cold halls to stand in long, snaking lines that culminate in hard stares and direct questioning by stern people in uniform is a rough way to end a long international flight, and certainly no warm welcome. Emotionally, I …

How Much Will an Immigration Lawyer Cost?

There are some times when you might not need an attorney. Insurance companies take care of a large part of car accident claims these days. You can probably make your own argument about why you were or weren't speeding that...

10 Most Commonly Made Immigration Mistakes

Immigration, as I’ve mentioned before, is a complex part of the law. Here are 10 commonly made Immigration mistakes. Remember to always consult an Immigration Attorney. Give us a call at 301-363-2191 for a FREE consultation.