The Blog
Guides, tips, and history from 45+ years behind the lens
What to Expect From a Tampa Executive Portrait Session
What a Tampa executive portrait session actually costs, how long it takes, and how to prepare so the images work across LinkedIn, press, and firm materials.
Attorney Headshots On Location: The Law Firm Playbook
A practical playbook for law firms: how on-location attorney headshots solve scheduling headaches and deliver consistent portraits across an entire team.
The History of Gasparilla: Legend, Spectacle, and 120 Years of Tampa Tradition
The real history behind Tampa's Gasparilla festival, separating the legend of José Gaspar from the documented facts of a 120-year-old tradition.
The Burgert Brothers: A Complete History of Tampa's Greatest Photographers
A complete, fact-checked history of the Burgert Brothers, Tampa's most prolific commercial photography studio, and the 80,000-negative archive they left behind.
Officially Licensed Tampa History on Your Wall: The Burgert Brothers Collection
How to order officially licensed prints from the Burgert Brothers Photographic Collection, Tampa's most complete historical photo archive.
DIY vs. Professional Photo Restoration: How to Decide
A practical guide to deciding between DIY apps and professional restoration for damaged or faded family photographs, drawn from 45+ years of hands-on experience.
Hiring a Headshot Photographer: Why It Matters and What to Ask
What actually separates a great headshot photographer from a mediocre one, and the questions worth asking before you book a session.
How to Prepare for Your Executive Headshot Session
Wardrobe, grooming, and mindset tips that make the biggest difference in how an executive headshot session turns out.
How to Restore Faded Photographs: DIY, AI Tools & Professional Restoration
How to restore faded photos: what causes fading and color casts, DIY Photoshop methods, the best AI tools, and when professional photo restoration is worth it.