Top Journalists in Photography Studios
Jaron Schneider PetaPixel
Editor-in-Chief at PetaPixel, leading day-to-day coverage and co-hosting the PetaPixel Podcast; widely cited for breaking industry news and gear coverage that impacts studio pros. Specialties: Industry news; camera/lighting gear; studio workflow; business trends
Michael Zhang PetaPixel
Founder and Publisher of PetaPixel; oversees one of the world’s leading independent photography publications read by studios and creatives. Specialties: Photography industry leadership; platform strategy; editorial direction affecting studios
Matt Growcoot PetaPixel
Senior News Editor (Culture) at PetaPixel; covers people, policy, and stories shaping how studios operate and market themselves. Specialties: Culture stories; studio business/legal news; industry trends
Jeremy Gray PetaPixel
Senior News Editor (Technology) at PetaPixel; longtime imaging reporter focusing on cameras, lenses, and tools used in studio production. Specialties: Technology/gear news; lighting and camera systems; workflow
Dan Bracaglia Popular Photography (PopPhoto)
News & Features editor at Popular Photography (PopPhoto), with a long track record covering imaging tech and industry developments relevant to studio teams. Specialties: News/features; gear affecting studio workflows; analog/digital culture
Stan Horaczek Popular Photography (PopPhoto)
Executive Editor for Gear & Reviews at PopPhoto; leads testing and buying advice that studio managers rely on for equipment decisions. Specialties: Gear reviews; lighting and accessories; how‑to techniques for studio shooters
Dale Baskin DPReview
Managing Editor at DPReview; publishes features, news, and community projects, with coverage spanning exhibitions to gear that matters in studios. Specialties: Industry analysis; features; community initiatives for working photographers
Richard Butler DPReview
Managing Editor for Reviews & Technical Standards at DPReview; long‑time lead on objective lab and studio testing that informs equipment choices. Specialties: Camera/lens testing; standards; studio test methodologies
Chris Gampat The Phoblographer
Editor‑in‑Chief and Publisher of The Phoblographer; covers studio‑relevant lighting, gear and editorial policy—recently updating the site’s guidelines in August 2025. Specialties: Studio lighting/editorial portraiture; gear reviews; ethics/policy
Udi Tirosh DIY Photography (DIYP)
Founding Editor of DIY Photography (DIYP); veteran photo‑video industry voice known for practical studio and lighting coverage. Specialties: Photo/video industry; studio gear; DIY lighting
John Aldred DIY Photography (DIYP)
Senior News Editor at DIYP; reports on new strobes, modifiers, and studio tools with an eye toward working photographers. Specialties: Breaking news; lighting products; studio accessories
Alex Baker DIY Photography (DIYP)
News Editor at DIYP; covers studio‑oriented news and tutorials for portrait and lifestyle shooters. Specialties: News; portrait/studio features; education
Jacqueline Tobin Rangefinder
Editor‑in‑Chief of Rangefinder (official publication of WPPI), focusing on the business and craft of studio portrait and wedding work. Specialties: Wedding/portrait studio business; lighting trends; competitions (WPPI/30 Rising Stars)
Joan Sherwood Professional Photographer (PPA)
Senior Editor at Professional Photographer (PPA); edits and writes practitioner‑focused features on running and marketing studios. Specialties: Studio management; marketing; business profiles for working photographers
Amanda Arnold Professional Photographer (PPA)
Senior Editor at Professional Photographer (PPA) with recent features on community‑building and sales strategies for fine‑art and studio photographers. Specialties: Studio business/how‑to; profiles; education
Kevin Ames Photofocus
Technical Editor at Photofocus; leads educational coverage and calls for writers on studio gear, lighting, and workflow. Specialties: Lighting/tech; product education; studio workflow tips
Rob Haggart A Photo Editor
Former magazine photography director who runs A Photo Editor, a widely read industry blog on the business of photography that many studio owners follow. Specialties: Editorial/advertising industry; pricing/licensing; portfolio development for studios
David Schonauer AI‑AP Pro Photo Daily
Editor of Pro Photo Daily (AI‑AP), curating industry news, technology shifts, and opportunities relevant to studio professionals. Specialties: Daily industry briefings; contests/exhibitions; tech affecting studios
Alex Cooke Fstoppers
Editor‑in‑Chief at Fstoppers; publishes daily education and commentary on lighting, portraiture, and studio business. Specialties: Studio techniques; gear education; opinion for working photographers
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