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generator podcast episode 6 - wppi 2023 recap with matt stagliano

Generator Ep. 006 – WPPI 2023 Recap

In this video, I’m sharing my experience attending the WPPI 2023 Conference and Trade Show, the premier event for wedding and portrait photographers. From the keynote speeches to the vendor booths, I’ll take you through everything I saw, heard, and learned during my time at the conference.

interior image of iconic a-frame home

Published in the Wall Street Journal

I do work for local real estate agencies. While I was recently in Arizona attending a workshop, the images of this home were published in an article in the Wall Street Journal. All I can say is how grateful I am!

Portrait Masters 2022 - I Fell In Love

I Fell In Love at Portrait Masters 2022

I’ve gone to every Portrait Masters event since 2018. I’ve always had goals, but this year I was a little more intentional. What I wasn’t expecting was that I would fall in Love.

generator podcast episode 001 - nina covington

Generator Ep. 001 – Nina Covington

In this episode, I speak with Nina Covington: photographer, model, and filmmaker about her process, her love of horses, and including activism into your artwork.

Self portrait of Matt Stagliano and a dog

2022 – Being Selfish for Others

I’ve written my 2022 Goals, set my intentions and am putting into practice all the things I said I would do. Being selfish for others is at the top of the list.

medusa in a kimono using a curling iron - stonetree creative - maine's premiere portrait studio

Even Medusa Needs Headshots

Medusa has always been portrayed as ugly, sinister, and monstrous. I’ve always found her to be beautiful, so when she wanted headshots and personal branding images, I was onboard immediately.

Get to Know Stonetree Creative owner Matt Stagliano

Get To Know Us

What is the story behind Stonetree Creative? When people start to get to know us,

senior couple kissing

A Visit from Mom and Dad

When Mom & Dad said they were coming to visit me in Maine, I knew I had the perfect opportunity to get them dressed up and into the studio.

Maine CoLab Website

Maine CoLab Website

The Maine CoLab was an artist collaborative and retail area that we helped develop here

Stonetree Creative Building

An Introduction to Stonetree

A lot of folks questioned my sanity when I said I wanted to start a second company. Believe me, there are days I question it as well!