In our Beyond the Lens series, we dive into the stories of award-winning photographers and what fuels their success. A recurring theme? Many have elevated their craft by embracing professional printing! Join us as we explore their inspirations, workflows, and the impact of bringing their images to life in print. These talented artists aren’t just capturing moments- they’re taking full creative control, ensuring their vision is realized with the highest quality and precision.This month, we continue our series featuring Dennis Hammon, a highly experienced and passionate photographer who has dedicated his career to mastering the craft and mentoring others. With decades of industry involvement, he has played a key role in shaping professional standards and fostering education.

Award-winning master photographer Terry Blain was not always telling her story from behind the camera. She spent the past two decades traveling all over the country looking for interesting people to capture; however, in her early days as a model, she was the one who was captured on film. One day, after a particularly uninspired photo shoot, she realized that she would have set up the shots differently, had she been the one taking the pictures.