Ever wonder what makes one image stand out above the rest? Let’s go beyond the 12 elements and take a deep dive into image creation and the hidden elements and energy behind what makes a great image command so much attention. Let’s spend some time digging deep into as many aspects as possible and to look for the elements that will take your images to the next level!

John Gladman has been awarded Kansas Photographer of the year 10 times, 18 Fuji Masterpiece awards, 14 Kodak gallery awards, and a district Lexjet sunset award. He was nominated and received the Kansas Honorary Life Member. 

John has dedicated his life to the art of photography, starting as a young boy in boy scouts. His philosophy is to capture the soul and essence of his subject through the lens and then portray it in print using archival paper creating lasting memories... images that often last beyond the life of the subject.