John Lowry Photography Blog

  • A racing team crashes into a pile of corn kernels at the bottom of Meeting Street for Kinetic Derby Day in West Columbia.
    A Snapshot of Kinetic Derby Day 2003
    by John Lowry, CPP
    On the morning of Saturday, April 22, 2023 I grabbed my camera and headed to the City of West Columbia for the fourth annual Kinetic Derby Day. Having had the pleasure of attending and photographing this event every year, I was excited for what lay ahead. The City of West Columbia conceived of Kinetic Derby … Read more
  • This is a musican branding photoshoot with Bryan and Leah of Velvet Rodeo.
    Musician Photoshoot with Velvet Rodeo
    by John Lowry, CPP
    While in Nashville, TN attending Imaging USA 2023, I made time to slip out of the convention center between classes for a musician photoshoot with country music duo Velvet Rodeo.
  • entrance to the Imaging USA 2023 photography conference in the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center
    5 Takeaways from a Photography Conference
    by John Lowry, CPP
    Are you ready to level up your photography skills and grow your business? Consider investing in a professional photography conference.
  • Two ballet dancers hold a posed embrace.
    Ballet Photography in Augusta, GA
    by John Lowry, CPP
    Enjoy a collection of ballet photography created in an abandoned church in Augusta, GA.
  • Carlisle is posed next to the Cocky statue for senior graduation photos on the University of South Carolina campus.
    5 Great Locations for Portraits in Columbia, SC
    by John Lowry, CPP
    Looking for the perfect locations for portraits in Columbia, SC? Check out these 5 popular and publicly accessible spots that will serve as the ideal backdrop for your next photo shoot.
  • This is a headshot taken of a man in a suit outside of the South Carolina Statehouse taken by John Lowry Photography, a photographer in Columbia, SC.
    Choosing the Right Headshot Style
    by John Lowry, CPP
    Are you interested in getting a headshot, but wondering what style is best for you? This post will discuss a few different types of headshots. We’ll talk about the simple headshot, the environmental headshot, and the actor headshot.
  • This is a headshot taken of a man in a suit outside of the South Carolina Statehouse taken by John Lowry Photography, a photographer in Columbia, SC.
    Preparing for a Professional Headshot
    by John Lowry, CPP
    So you are thinking about or have decided to get a new professional headshot. Great! Here are some important things to consider when preparing for your headshot session.

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