James Lister Photography: Blog https://www.listerphotography.com/blog en-us (C) 2025 James Lister Photography, LLC [email protected] (James Lister Photography) Fri, 16 May 2025 13:39:00 GMT Fri, 16 May 2025 13:39:00 GMT https://www.listerphotography.com/img/s/v-12/u775482713-o66945927-50.jpg James Lister Photography: Blog https://www.listerphotography.com/blog 80 120 What Photographers and Filmmakers Need to Know About the FILM Act https://www.listerphotography.com/blog/2025/5/what-photographers-and-filmmakers-need-to-know-about-the-film-act Can you legally film in National Parks? If you take photos or shoot video on public lands like national parks or national forests, a new law could make your life a whole lot easier. It’s called the Federal Interior Lands Media Act, or FILM Act, and it helps protect your ability to create content without jumping through unnecessary hoops.

What Photographers and Filmmakers Need to Know About the FILM Act | Professional Photographers of America
 

]]> [email protected] (James Lister Photography) business james lister photography our ppa photography the film act https://www.listerphotography.com/blog/2025/5/what-photographers-and-filmmakers-need-to-know-about-the-film-act Fri, 16 May 2025 13:39:20 GMT Maryland PPA 2025 Convention is Coming Soon https://www.listerphotography.com/blog/2025/2/maryland-ppa-2025-convention-is-coming-soon The Maryland PPA 2025 Convention promises a comprehensive and inspiring experience for photographers of all levels. From profit strategies to exploring the art of light and leveraging the power of AI, attendees will gain valuable insights and practical skills. The event will feature award-winning photography experts sharing their knowledge and expertise through engaging lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on workshops. Don’t miss out! For more information visit: MDPPA - Convention2025


 

]]> [email protected] (James Lister Photography) business MDPPA Our PPA photography PPA https://www.listerphotography.com/blog/2025/2/maryland-ppa-2025-convention-is-coming-soon Tue, 11 Feb 2025 13:58:24 GMT A Win for Creators: The FILM Act is Signed into Law https://www.listerphotography.com/blog/2025/1/a-win-for-creators-the-film-act-is-signed-into-law On January 6, 2025 President Biden signed the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act into law. This act includes the Federal Interior Lands Media (FILM) Act, which is now the law of the land. After nearly two years of hard work and lobbying for this bill, PPA is thrilled to celebrate this big win for our members and all creators.

The entire PPA article can be read here:

A Win for Creators: The FILM Act is Signed into Law | Professional Photographers of America
 

]]> [email protected] (James Lister Photography) james lister photography Our PPA photography PPA The Film Act https://www.listerphotography.com/blog/2025/1/a-win-for-creators-the-film-act-is-signed-into-law Sat, 18 Jan 2025 19:55:16 GMT World Photography Day - 2019 https://www.listerphotography.com/blog/2024/8/world-photography-day---2019

Every year World Photography Day is celebrated on August 19 across the globe.

World Photography Day - World Photography Day - Monday, August 19th, 2024
 

]]> [email protected] (James Lister Photography) august 19 photography world photography day https://www.listerphotography.com/blog/2024/8/world-photography-day---2019 Mon, 19 Aug 2024 14:08:21 GMT Simple Is Better https://www.listerphotography.com/blog/2024/8/simple-is-better I'm sure that I'm going to get a lot of push back on this, but I can't say that I disagree with this photographer. I try to keep things as simple as possible. I have the Godox system, but I find that I'm using my 10-year-old Pocket Wizards for most situations. I am a firm believer in the KISS method - Keep It Simple Stupid.

https://youtu.be/l8YNEjk8xJk?si=tI_buoTD_0OmZM1V


 

]]> [email protected] (James Lister Photography) business james lister photography keep it simple photography pocket wizard https://www.listerphotography.com/blog/2024/8/simple-is-better Fri, 02 Aug 2024 13:18:08 GMT Web Site Updates https://www.listerphotography.com/blog/2024/7/web-site-updates It's been a while since I've done any updates to the web site. So, it's high time that I did.  Over the next several weeks and months you will see James Lister Photography going through changes. Some subtle and some major. Bear with me and keep checking in. As always thank you for stopping by.

]]> [email protected] (James Lister Photography) business James Lister Photography photography https://www.listerphotography.com/blog/2024/7/web-site-updates Mon, 29 Jul 2024 14:44:06 GMT Vacation Bible School 2024 https://www.listerphotography.com/blog/2024/7/vacation-bible-school-2024 Vacation Bible School 2024 was a great success at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Catonsville, MD. Our special SCUBA adventure was for children from age 3 through entering Grade 5. Over 60 kids and many, many volunteers participated in this year's event.  This was the third year that I had the pleasure of photographing this great event.

]]> [email protected] (James Lister Photography) James Lister Photography photography St. Paul Lutheran Catonsville VBS https://www.listerphotography.com/blog/2024/7/vacation-bible-school-2024 Wed, 03 Jul 2024 17:01:26 GMT Wildlife Photographer Stunned by Grizzly Bear https://www.listerphotography.com/blog/2024/3/wildlife-photographer-stunned-by-grizzly-bear A Utah man was camping in Alaska when a large grizzly bear appeared nearby. The wildlife photographer caught the moment on camera — and said it was "beautiful."

 

https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/utah-man-stunned-bear-invades-alaskan-campsite-could-have-touched-it

 

]]> [email protected] (James Lister Photography) alaska photography wildlife https://www.listerphotography.com/blog/2024/3/wildlife-photographer-stunned-by-grizzly-bear Thu, 21 Mar 2024 15:10:19 GMT Maryland PPA 2024 Convention is Coming Soon https://www.listerphotography.com/blog/2024/2/maryland-ppa-2024-convention-is-coming-soon The Maryland PPA convention is coming to the DoubleTree Hotel in Columbia, MD. The convention will be held April 11-13, 2024. For more information about the convention head over to MDPPA - Annual Convention 2024 (marylandppa.com)

]]> [email protected] (James Lister Photography) james lister photography MDPPA Our PPA PPA https://www.listerphotography.com/blog/2024/2/maryland-ppa-2024-convention-is-coming-soon Fri, 02 Feb 2024 16:13:34 GMT Back From Imaging USA https://www.listerphotography.com/blog/2024/2/back-from-imaging-usa We are back from Imaging USA held this year in Louisville, KY. Had a great time learning and catching up with friends from around the country.

Maryland PPA contingent at Imaging USA in Louisville, KY.

 

]]> [email protected] (James Lister Photography) Imaging USA james lister photography MDPPA Our PPA photography PPA https://www.listerphotography.com/blog/2024/2/back-from-imaging-usa Fri, 02 Feb 2024 16:07:06 GMT A History of Flash in Photography https://www.listerphotography.com/blog/2023/2/a-history-of-flash-in-photography This is a pretty good read that brought back a lot of memories of using a 25B flashbulbs with my 4x5 Speed Graphic.

A History Of Flash In Photography | Light Stalking
 

]]> [email protected] (James Lister Photography) flash photography photography https://www.listerphotography.com/blog/2023/2/a-history-of-flash-in-photography Fri, 24 Feb 2023 18:05:39 GMT American Heroes Program https://www.listerphotography.com/blog/2023/2/american-heroes-program American Heroes Program

]]> [email protected] (James Lister Photography) american heroes program business james lister photography photography https://www.listerphotography.com/blog/2023/2/american-heroes-program Wed, 08 Feb 2023 15:06:44 GMT