One of the most sought-after children's photographers in the Chicagoland area, Audrey Woulard documents the lives of children and their families with a unique sense of style and editorial flair.   Working exclusively with natural lighting both on-location and in her downtown Chicago loft, Audrey shoots both portrait and commercial work. Her work has been published in such magazines as InStyle, Better Homes and Gardens photography edition, Chicago, and Chicago Scene. View Audrey's stunning images at alwphotography.com and in Issue No. 4's "Rockstars of Photography."

Michigan-based wedding and portrait photographer Brianna Graham is nationally known for her eclectic style, vivid colors, and technique. Brianna's boutique approach to wedding and portrait photography focuses on capturing her client's personalities, and her sophisticated use of pattern and texture combined with her artistic style makes her photography unique. Often incorporating her collection of wallpapers, antique chairs, couches, throw pillows, etc. into her images, Brianna makes artwork as individual as the clients she photographs. She has been featured in several publications, most notably her cover feature in Rangefinder, and has also received multiple awards for her photography. To view more of Brianna's portfolio, visit her website at briannagraham.com.  Brianna shares her sales insight in Issue No. 4's "Up-selling as an Art: Getting the Most from Each Sale."

Chenin Boutwell, co-creator of The Anti-Workshop and the Totally Rad Action Mix, has been shooting wedding for five years.  In that time, she was recognized by the AGWPJA as Photographer of the Year, received numerous recognitions from WPPI and has been featured in Photo District News, Rangefinder, Studio Photography and Design, The Knot Weddings, Beautiful Weddings UK and Grace Ormond Wedding Style. In addition to shoes, champagne and Cubs Baseball, she loves traveling the country and teaching other photographers how to reach their full potential. View Chenin's delightful work at boutwellstudio.com and for her sage advice on decidedly sticky situations, read Issue No. 4's "Wedding Etiquette for the Rest of Us: What the Bridal Magazines Don't Say."

Jesh De Rox is fascinated with life, and spends his time studying the way people perceive and connect with each other and the world around them. His work is centered in the desire to express these relationships. He has come to believe that the most important and precious parts of life are found in small truths, easily missed--that the world within is the root of the one without--and that the search for meaning is more about the search than the meaning. Currently he lives in Western Canada with his beautiful family, where he runs a successful fine art studio and continues his exploration. Learn more about Jesh at jeshderox.com.

Former English teacher and Ph.D. student Joyce Smith gleefully left academia for photography and never looked back.   She enjoys photographing what are surely Philadelphia's most adorable, well-dressed children and bringing her passion for research and learning to her photography business.  In addition to portrait work, Joyce has done commercial work for George Gabrielle Couture and her images were recently featured in the Philadelphia Guide to a Healthy Birth as well as Joshi Camera magazine (Japan).  Joyce recently launched WordSmith for Photographers and her work may be seen at joycesmithphotography.com.

Kris Rollag is an American citizen, Australian resident who traded her life as an unhappy and unfulfilled pharmacist for that of a joyful stay-at-home-mom without kids, a writer and a wedding & portrait photographer.  Health and fitness of mind, as well as body and spirit, have become Kris's top priority over the last six months and she finds herself living a life she never would have imagined in her wildest dreams.  She shares this life with Mr. Wonderful, an Australian she met on the net, and enjoys traveling, painting under the influence of vodka, quilting late into the night, writing stories that would shock her mother and contemplating the fuzz in her navel while walking the gorgeous beaches of the South Coast of NSW. Learn more about Kris at krisrollag.com.au and view the feature she edited, Issue No. 4's "A Book that Changed My (Business) Life."

Lena Hyde owns and operates a successful boutique studio in Palm Beach and her portrait work is in high demand for celebrities and socialites in Florida and beyond. Before shooting portraits, Lena was an art educator in San Francisco and an art columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle. Her experimental photography has been internationally exhibited in galleries and museums, including the Southeast Museum of Photography, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art Gallery, American Embassy, Harare Zimbabwe, and Casa Fotografia Fuji in Brazil. Lena  is a founding member of DesignAglow.com and works with select photography studios around the world as studio consultant.

Through her documentary-style photography, Marla Carter creates distinctive fine art portraits for her clients. With the goal ever in mind of capturing images that will stand the test of time, Marla takes real images of real people--primarily maternity, baby, children, family, and seniors. Shooting entirely on location, Marla has been joined in the business by husband Shane for the past two years.  His fun-filled beach shoots provide a perfect complement to Marla's timeless style. Learn more about Marla and Shane at marlaandshane.com and view the amazing transformation of their chic new space in Issue No. 4's "Inside Real Studios."

Michael Chinn describes his style of shooting as combining "a likeness beyond everyday and a point of view which reflects realism and a fine art flair." While his wedding clients appreciate this approach, photographers likewise benefit from Michael's keen eye for classic style. Michael Chinn exclusive albums and boxes offer a clean, simple, and contemporary look and are designed and handcrafted in his San Francisco studio. View Michael's beautiful wedding work at michaelchinn.com and learn more about his refined creations in Issue No. 4's "Inspired Project: Fine Print Boxes with Michael Chinn."

Husband and wife photography-team Nate and Jaclyn Kaiser shoot, create, work, play, and laugh together on every job they do. Their passion for creating compelling, fresh images and the joy with which they approach their work is evident in every shot. Clients and photographers alike stalk the the blog is found for their daily dose of The Kaisers' inspiring images, humor, and absorbing take on the minutiae of everyday life. Learn more about this award-winning duo at theimageisfound.com and in Issue No. 4's "Nate Kaiser: The Business is Found."

Michigan photographers Nathan and Jessica Johnston create fashion-inspired, photojournalistic images for the stylish bride. Their background in graphic design coupled with a love of film clearly inform the moments they capture. Describing their style as "cinematic weddings and lifestyle photography for the modern minded," Jessica and Nathan strive to create timeless images as well.  Their work has been featured in The Knot Weddings, Photo District News, Brides, and Metro Detroit Bride. Visit jessica-johnston.com and read Issue No. 4's "Portrait of Success: Jessica Johnston Photography" to learn more.

Tamara Lackey is a North Carolina-based photographer whose images have been described as expressive, authentic and moving. She and her unique studio model, an associate-based business bringing in equal revenues from weddings and portrait work, have been recently profiled in Rangefinder magazine. She has won multiple WPPI awards and her stock images are sold worldwide. Tamara's work has appeared in a variety of publications such as Vogue, O Magazine, Elle, Town & Country, Martha Stewart Living, Parenting, The Knot Weddings, Food & Wine and Inside Weddings. She regularly shoots the cover images for Adoptive Families Magazine, Premier Baby & Child, Endurance Magazine, and Carolina Parent. Her photography has also been showcased on The Martha Stewart Show. Tamara's new book about contemporary photography is being published by Amherst Media and will be available in bookstores nationwide in the Fall of 2008.  Learn more about Tamara's work at tamaralackey.com.

When Andrea Joki founded Ajaton Joki ("Timeless River"), her goal was simple: she planned to bring international-style portraiture to Helsinki, Finland. Her studied yet always evocative images capture all the wonder of life in a timeless manner. Learn more about Andrea's work at ajatonjoki.com.  Her beautiful post-processing is featured in Issue No. 3's tutorial "Textures and Blends: Photoshop Artistry."

Anna Kuperberg is a wedding and portrait photographer based in San Francisco, CA whose photos have appeared in InStyle, Martha Stewart Weddings, and People.  Her fine art photography has been exhibited nationwide and is in the permanent collections of the Philadelphia Art Museum, the St. Louis Art Museum, and the Portland Art Museum. Anna also loves photographing dogs and enjoys her daily walks with Venus (a Great Dane) and Slidell (a Catahoula/Labrador mutt). She has recently published a book, Designer Dogs: Portraits and Profiles of Popular New Crossbreeds.  Learn more about all things Kuperberg at kuperberg.com. Read more about Anna's work in Issue No. 3's "The Rockstars of Photography."

Lake Tahoe photographer Christa Hoffarth began as a photojournalist but was inspired to open her own studio in 2001. Recognized as one of the leading wedding photographers in the country, Christa travels the globe to shoot weddings for her clients. You will also find Christa regularly speaking at professional organizations on topics covering wedding photography, design, and marketing. Christa is the WPPI Buzz Award winner for 2007 in the category of Best Overall Marketing Campaign as well as winning the PPA AN-NE award winner for best Wedding Campaign in 2007. Christa's work may be viewed at christahoffarthphoto.com and her marketing savvy makes Issue No. 3's "Crank up your Branding IQ: Simple Ideas for Developing a Rock-Solid Image" a must-read.

Laura Novak is the owner of Laura Novak Photography, a photography boutique and studio located in Wilmington, Delaware. In the past four years Laura has taken a small, part-time business that she ran out of her home into a thriving studio storefront that employs three full-time employees and four part-time freelancers and assistants. Her business background informs not only her wedding and portrait business but also Strategy Avenue, her business resource for professional photographers.  Learn more at Laura's sites, lauranovak.com and view photos of her beautiful studio in Issue No. 3's "Inside Real Studios."

Commercial photographer, portrait photographer, Flickr superstar--it's all in a day's work for Rachel Devine.  Her photojournalistic eye and preternatural knack for translating a child's view of the world through photography have earned her a staggering 1,000,000+ hits to her Flickr page and an ever-growing list of commercial clients including Target and General Mills.  Rachel has been photographing kids and teens commercially for 13 years and is now expanding her business to Australia. View Rachel's portfolio at racheldevine.com and some of her favorite images in Issue No. 3's "We are Inspired."

Ann Hamilton combines her love for photography with a journalistic eye and an artistic flair. Her work has appeared in numerous magazines including Rangefinder, Grace Ormonde Wedding Style, 7x7, Destination Weddings and Honeymoons, The Knot, and several books including The Best of Digital Wedding Photography. In addition to capturing weddings, Ann has a passion for photographing dogs. She works along with her best friend, Bogie the pug, in her fabulous San Francisco boutique studio. Visit annhamilton.com to learn more and view inspiring photos of her Cow Hollow space in Issue No. 2's "Inside Real Studios."

Gene Higa travels the world doing what he loves, photographing weddings near and far, and is one of the most sought-after destination wedding photographers today. Originally from Los Angeles, Gene makes his home in San Francisco but calls the world his office. Gene has been commissioned to photograph weddings all over the world, including Spain, Philippines, Peru, India, Italy, Greece, Hawaii, Jamaica, Thailand, Brazil, Barbados, Mexico, as well as across the United States. His images have been featured in Grace Ormonde Wedding Style, Elegant Bride, Your Wedding Day, Modern Bride, The Knot Weddings, and the last 15 consecutive issues of Destination Weddings & Honeymoons, including landing the cover image of the magazine's 2008 special issue. In 2007, The Knot voted Gene as the "Best of Weddings Pick" for Northern California. A WPPI platform speaker, he has been profiled in Rangefinder, Photo District News and Studio Photography magazines. He is sponsored by Bay Photo Lab, Cypress Albums, Pickpic, Albums Unlimited and liveBooks. Gene also teaches and shares his approach to shooting weddings with professional photographers across the country, inspiring a new generation of photographers to reach for the stars. Learn more about Gene at genehiga.com and in Issue No. 2's "The Rockstars of Photography."

Toronto child portrait photographer Heather Rivlin specializes in black and white photography for newborns, babies, children, and maternity. With her casual yet classic style, Heather records real moments and provides her clients with heirloom portraiture.  She is also the coordinator as well as an affiliate photographer for the Greater Toronto Area Chapter of Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep (http://www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org), a non-profit organization dedicated to providing families experiencing the death of a child the opportunity for remembrance photography. View Heather's portfolio at heatherrivlin.com and read her insightful advice in Issue No. 2's "Newborn Photography: A Collection of Truths."

Jen Thompson aims to capture all that is true (and aesthetically-pleasing!) in both her portrait and graphic design work. She adores simple composition and creating honest images with a documentary flair. Her newest project, Majenta Creative, marries a marketing, advertising, public relations  and graphic design agency with Jen's boutique photography studio. Jen resides in Central Oregon with her paramedic/firefighter husband Jake and their two young boys. Find Jen at jenthompsonphotography.com. Read about Jen's flair for presentation in Issue No. 2's "Be Visible: The Beauty of Marketing."

An amateur photographer and college professor for years, Nichole Van traded her full-time university job for that of photographer. Now devoted to creating stunning on-location wedding and portrait photography, Nichole recently took several first place awards in the WPPI 8x10 print competition.  Also the creative force behind Flourish: An Emporium for Photographers, Nichole lives and works in Utah with her husband and their two children. Visit nicholev.com to see more of Nichole's work. Nichole's eye for selecting just the right spot for shooting is apparent in Issue No. 2's "The Art of 'Seeing' the Perfect Location."

It was during his tenure in the music industry that Adrian Wilcox  discovered his passion for photography. As a creative director and project manager for major labels including BMG, SONY and others, Adrian found himself "filling-in" to do photo shoots for the artists with whom he worked. His reputation as a creative photographer grew quickly and eventually Adrian decided to leave the music industry and pursue entertainment photography full time. Today he shoots a diverse group of personalities ranging from best-selling authors to rock stars to actors, including Jennifer Lopez, Dave Matthews, Shaggy, and Mandy Moore. Adrian is also an accomplished vocalist, performing as a tenor with the Palm Beach Opera. View his inspiring portfolio at adrianwilcox.com and read more about Adrian's inspiring style in Issue No. 1's "The Rockstars of Photography."

Barb Uil's work has been described by clients and peers as having a childhood cheekiness, editorial flair, and narrative vision. Her simultaneously true-to-life and magical work captures the very essence of childhood whimsy, while her simple yet potent branding is instantly recognizable throughout the photography industry. Her work has been published worldwide in magazines such as Family Circle and Junior and her commercial clients include Australian Capital Tourism, Defense Housing Australia, and Australian Environment Water Heritage & Arts. She has also photographed many children's clothing brands, including Dirty Laundry, Infancy, Babylicious and Anna Kosturova. Barb lives in the Gold Coast of Australia with her husband Art, their two oft-photographed girls, and travels throughout Australia and the U.S. year round. Discover Jinky Art at jinkyart.com.au. Read more about Barb in Issue No. 1's "Being Jinky."

David Beckstead was named among "The Top 10 Wedding Photographers in the World" by American Photo magazine in March 2007. David mixes his passion for art and travel to run a destination wedding photography business, traveling to over 65 countries and almost every state in the U.S. while maintaining a residence in "middle-of-nowhere" northeast Washington state. His wife and business partner, Kassandra, shares his passions and together they seamlessly meld their lifestyle with their business. David runs workshops across the U.S. and the world. Learn more about David at davidbeckstead.com.   Read about the thought processes behind some of David's stunning images in Issue No. 1's "How the Shot was Made: The Inside Story of Incredible Images."

Jerry Ghionis has emerged as one of the most influential photographers of the 21st century. In 2007 he was the only Australian named as one of the Top Ten Wedding Photographers in the world by American Photo magazine and was named an “Icon of Imaging” by Microsoft. Jerry won an unprecedented four out of the last five International Wedding Album of the Year Awards at WPPI to add to his ever-growing list of accolades. He continues to raise the benchmark of excellence as an artist who is admired and respected by his peers and loved by his clients.  As a dynamic public speaker, Jerry inspires and educates fellow professional photographers all over the world with his passionate approach to photography and his natural business acumen that has made him a leader in the photography industry. Learn more about Jerry Ghionis at jerryghionis.com. Read about Jerry's award-winning albums in Issue No. 1's "Featured Seminar: Shooting for the Perfect Album."

Susan Stripling owns and operates a boutique destination wedding photography business in Tallahassee, Florida and her wedding commissions span the globe--from Wisconsin to North Carolina, New York to Napa, and Columbia to the Caribbean.  Her fresh, inspired wedding work can be seen in the pages of The Knot, Modern Bride, Inside Weddings, Bride and Bloom, and the style section of The New York Times. Susan lives in Tallahassee with her husband, their two gorgeous daughters, and their dog. View more of Susan's work at susanstripling.com.  Read about Susan's post-production workflow in Issue No. 1's "Portrait of a Portriat: See How an Image was Created from Start to Finish."