If you aspire to be an amazing professional photographer, you must study photographers with amazing work.  Your job isn’t to copy, but to learn what’s great about them, what’s not-so-great and figure out your own approach.  These 3 photographers in particular have a lot to offer. 

Maitreya Moore (aka Mahogany Mama) is a West Philadelphia artist known for her street photography and beautiful portraits.  For "The Uncommon Criminal" exhibit, Maitreya decided to showcase well-known individuals who don't quite fit the mold of your average criminal.

The Uncommon Criminal exhibit is currently on display at The Urban Art Gallery, located at 262 S. 52nd Street in Philadelphia, PA.  The exhibit runs until May 1st and every piece is available for purchase. 
Check out the promotional video for the exhibit shot by ConcreteCakes.com after the jump.

Perfecting a craft takes years of hard work and God-given talent.  But most great artists become so immersed in their work that they leave little room for much else—which can be problematic.  Creating beautiful works of art is just PART of becoming a successful artist.  The other part is the business.  Artists who don’t understand the business of their art risk squandering a potentially lucrative opportunity. 

Here are some practical marketing tips for artists who wish to cash out on their creativity.