The inspiring TT Artisans 23mm f/1.4 lens

Some days, I just need to get out of my “professional photographer brain” and just have some fun in B&W, and this is one of those times with the very inexpensive TT Artisans 23mm f/1.4 lens on my Olympus Pen-F. There is something very cathartic about putting on my hat, grabbing my camera and just…

The Sigma 56mm f1.4 DC DN for Micro 4/3rds

Over the years and especially when it comes to autofocus, I have found that the camera manufacturers lenses are usually the best performing lenses for my use. When Sigma started to offer their Art and Contemporary lenses, most users found a great option which would give them sharp, contrasty images at a much reduced rate…

The Olympus EM-D E-M1 X

This past December, I was honored to be chosen by Olympus America to test out and subsequently help mentor in motorsports photography the brand new OM-D E-M1 X. Being able to do direct comparisons with both the E-M1 MkII and the Canon 1Dx, especially after owning and working with both cameras professionally since each had…

Wishing I could be photographing…

Nothing like the inconvenience of some surgery to make me take a few days off and rest. I had to have a Basel Cell Carcinoma (skin cancer) removed from between my lower eyelid and my nose this past Friday, which per doctor’s orders, has me not exercising, bending over, lifting, or frankly doing much of…

Building a New Portfolio

Written by Stan Foxworthy The last time I built a new portfolio was in the late 1980’s and early 1990’s. Back then, I was a powerhouse of photographic possibilities or so I thought. It was in the days of shooting film; 35mm, medium and large format, and it was also quite expensive to produce, all…

5 Answers of Things to Know Before Scheduling Your Photo Shoot

5 Answers of Things to Know Before Scheduling Your Photo Shoot Written by Katie Joiner As a Studio Manager, I love getting hearing from clients about our services, if we are available, and when. I walk into the studio with 10+ emails in my inbox, mostly questions, questions about my to-do list, questions for Stan…

On My Mind

Written by Stan Foxworthy Lately I’ve been dealing with the gremlins of depression, which takes the wind out of my creative sail, so to speak. Amazing how life issues can paralyze us so easily, especially since it is all based in the past. We can’t go back in time and this is the only “now”…

Reflecting on My First Shoot with Foxworthy Studios

Written by Katie Joiner Starting with Foxworthy Studios in January of 2018, I can say that even though it’s the middle of the year, I have learned a lot of dos and don’ts in the photography industry. Coming from a TV/Film industry myself, and having the knowledge of how to properly light a subject helped…

Sony A7III VS My Olympus E-M1 MkII

The Sony A7III or My Olympus E-M1 MkII, I had some fun this week deciding how I feel about the cameras. Enjoy!

What I Use for Holiday and Family Travel Photography

Written By Stan Foxworthy Being a long time professional photographer, it’s always been tough for me to separate my personal fun shooting from my professional shooting style. I get too caught up in the moment and think I always need to have the full complement of pro gear (much to the chagrin of my wife)…