Erb / Dufault Photography

05/27/2026

We’re excited to be giving our lecture A Creative Look at Still Life Photography tomorrow night in The BlueHour Virtual Classroom — Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 7 PM EST.

We’ll be sharing a creative exploration of still life photography, looking at how objects, light, color, and arrangement can come together to express ideas, mood, and personal vision.

BlueHour is such a great group — thoughtful, curious, creative, and full of photographers who genuinely love learning and growing. We’re really looking forward to being part of it again.

If you’ve ever been looking for an online community of interesting, creative photographers who enjoy learning, definitely check out The BlueHour Virtual Classroom: https://www.skool.com/bluehour

05/25/2026

Spent the day hiking around Shoshone Falls in Idaho. I have to say, it’s one of the most beautiful locations I’ve been to. The water was so clean and crisp. It was around 100 degrees and after our hike, we took a dip in the water. It was freezing cold, but so refreshing! Cooled me down instantly. We then retired to our dispersed camp spot near the Snake River Canyon. Not far from where Evil Knievel jumped his Skycycle X-2. motorcycle. We met some new friends Lisa and John on the trail. They were so great. We chatted or at least an hour about all of our adventures! I call this “trail magic”. Meeting like minded people and just reveling in all the amazing places we all have had the opportunity to visit. Happy travels new friends!!

05/12/2026

We have always loved working with chefs — not just because of the food, but because of the people behind it.

Elaine Pusateri Cowan is one of those people we just clicked with right away.

We first worked with Elaine back when we were helping launch Foodies of New England Magazine, and she became a featured contributor. Even then, she had such a clear vision, so much warmth, and that wonderful chef energy of making things happen.

Sometimes work turns into friendship, and you get to keep cheering each other on from the sidelines.

Seeing Elaine’s story being shared makes us so happy.

Love this lady and her vision. So well deserved. Check her out here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/elaine-pusateri-cowan-4621426_there-are-moments-when-timing-quietly-changes-share-7457759636092293121-LO_S?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAADz6K4BmV_vbADJhtcsinTTYe9pRSlCiw8

03/20/2026

Made it to Oklahoma. Staying at Quartz Mountain State Campground. As you can see, there’s a beautiful lake here too!

03/11/2026

Why do worn things so often feel more beautiful than perfect ones?

I’ve been thinking about that a lot — about patina, wear, visual history, and why I’m always drawn to objects that have been shaped by living.

I wrote about it here:
Why Perfection Doesn’t Hold My Attention Anymore

https://donnadufault.substack.com/p/why-perfect-doesnt-hold-my-attention

03/04/2026

This Saturday!! We’re pleased to be teaching Jewelry Photography Basics with MetalWerx on Saturday, March 7th (virtual class).

This class is designed for jewelry artists and makers who want to improve the quality of their images for:

-websites and online shops
-social media
-portfolio submissions
-marketing materials

Great jewelry photography can make a real difference in how your work is perceived. In this session, we’ll focus on practical fundamentals — lighting, background choices, managing reflections, and creating images that show craftsmanship clearly and professionally.
As commercial photographers, we’ve spent decades helping businesses and makers create stronger visual content, and we’re excited to bring that experience to the MetalWerx community.

Jewelry Photography Basics
Scott Erb + Donna Dufault
📅 Saturday, March 7
💻 Virtual
👉 Register at MetalWerx.com

If you know a jeweler, metalsmith, or maker who could benefit from this class, please share. This beautiful piece is by Rachel Eclectic Nature Jewelry & Design

02/24/2026

We’re excited to be teaching Jewelry Photography Basics at MetalWerx on Saturday, March 7th (virtual class)!

If you make jewelry and struggle to get photos that really show the detail, color, texture, and craftsmanship of your work — this class is for you.

We’ll walk through the fundamentals in a practical, no-fluff way, including:

simple lighting setups

cleaner backgrounds

how to reduce glare and reflections

how to make your jewelry look polished and professional in photos

This class is designed to help you create stronger images for your website, social media, online shop, and applications.

We’ve spent 30+ years as commercial photographers, and we love helping artists and makers make their work look as good online as it does in real life.

Jewelry Photography Basics
With Scott Erb + Donna Dufault
📅 Saturday, March 7
💻 Virtual Class
👉 Register at MetalWerx.com

If you know a jewelry artist who could use this, feel free to share this post with them. This beautiful piece is by Rachel Eclectic Nature Jewelry & Design

01/24/2026

Photo Walk in Shreveport, LA — Architecture: Big Shapes & Small Details

If you’ve ever walked past a building or bridge and thought, “There’s a great photo here… I just don’t know where to start,” this photo walk is for you.

On Saturday, January 31, join Scott Erb for a beginner-friendly architecture photo walk at Riverside Park in Shreveport.

We’ll focus on:
• Seeing strong shapes and compositions
• Finding details, textures, and lines others walk past
• Slowing down and learning how to look before you shoot

This is a relaxed, outdoor, 2-hour walk — no pressure, no critique anxiety. Just learning, walking, and photographing together.

📍 Riverside Park, Shreveport
🗓 Saturday, January 31
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
💵 $49 | Limit 10 people

👉 Sign up here:
https://shreveportphotographygroup.com/

Feel free to invite a friend or share with someone who’s been wanting to use their camera more intentionally.

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01/24/2026

Photo Walk in Shreveport, LA — Architecture: Big Shapes & Small Details

If you’ve ever walked past a building and thought, “There’s a great photo here… I just don’t know where to start,” this photo walk is for you.

On Saturday, January 31, join Scott Erb for a beginner-friendly architecture photo walk at Riverside Park in Shreveport.

We’ll focus on:
• Seeing strong shapes and compositions
• Finding details, textures, and lines others walk past
• Slowing down and learning how to look before you shoot

This is a relaxed, outdoor, 2-hour walk — no pressure, no critique anxiety. Just learning, walking, and photographing together.

📍 Riverside Park, Shreveport
🗓 Saturday, January 31
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
💵 $49 | Limit 10 people

👉 Sign up here:
https://shreveportphotographygroup.com/

Feel free to invite a friend or share with someone who’s been wanting to use their camera more intentionally.

Scott Erb and Donna Dufault also offer personalized photography consulting for individuals, small businesses, and creatives looking to improve their work with focused, practical guidance. Consulting is available as a one-hour Zoom session for $150, ideal for image reviews, lighting and workflow ques...

01/10/2026

We’ve got a fun evening coming up, and we’d love to invite you along!

Next Wednesday, January 14th 2026 at 7pm EST, We are giving a one-hour food photography lecture inside the BlueHour Virtual online school, run by photographer and educator Paul Nguyen.

BlueHour is best known for its landscape-focused community, which is part of what makes this interesting—we’ll be talking about food photography through the shared language of light.

A quick note on logistics, just so everything’s clear: this lecture is part of BlueHour’s ongoing programming. It isn’t a standalone free event, but BlueHour does offer a 7-day free trial, so you can join, attend the lecture, look around if you’d like, and then decide whether it’s something you want to continue with. After the trial, membership is $22/month, entirely optional.

Why we’re excited about this….
We love situations where different photographic worlds overlap. Landscapes, portraits, still life, food—it all comes back to learning how to see and work with light. This evening is about curiosity, cross-pollination, and trying something a little outside your usual lane in a welcoming environment.

If that sounds like your kind of thing, we’d love to see you there.
If you’re also curious about BlueHour beyond this talk, you can explore here: https://www.skool.com/bluehour/about -Just hit that free trail button!

As always, thanks for being part of our community.
Hope to see you Wednesday night, cheers!
Donna & Scott