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At Mazur & Co., we help clients communicate, operate, and advocate better. Sometimes, that means knowing when hiring a professional photographer isn’t the most strategic move. When we are there to connect, not speak; if the event has its own photographer (and photo rights we may not control); or if budget is better allocated elsewhere, the state-of-the-art camera in our pocket can do the trick.
My best tips for making the most of your phone camera:
- Scope out the space for the best lighting.
- Adjust the lighting slider on your phone screen.
- Tap your screen to focus on the subject—or subjects!
- Turn on the grid in your camera settings and frame with the rule of thirds.
- Rapidly tap the shutter to take multiple shots—posed or action—to give yourself options.
- After the event? File and label your photos so they’re easy to find for a blog recap, social post, or next year’s promo.
This isn’t just about saving money—it’s about making every tool work better for your needs. And the best part? These tips work just as well for capturing personal moments with your friends, pets, and family (back to school, anyone?!) as they do for advancing an organization’s story. Happy snapping!
Arts & Entertainment
- St. Louis Tourism Officials Want Meeting-Goers to See What Lies Beyond the Convention Halls
- Music at the Intersection Expands for Year Five
- Celebrating St. Louis: Major Expansions, Events, and Hotel Growth
- Missouri Historical Society Selected to Preserve Collection of Josephine Baker
- America’s Center Entrance Dedicated to Dr. Donald M. Suggs
Tech & Science
- Drones May Play Big Role in Security for World Cup in Kansas City
- STL Partnership Awarded Grant from MTC
- Experts React to FAA’s Proposed BVLOS Drone Rule — Game-Changer or Growing Pains?
Agriculture, Environment, Energy, & Climate
- Crowds Gather for Rare Corpse Flower Bloom at the Missouri Botanical Garden
- How Blended Burgers and Nuggets Could Entice Consumers to Cut Down on Meat
- KBIA Wins National Award for Series About Sustainable Agriculture
Education, Workforce, & Economic Development
- Preserving Homes, Changing Lives, How One CDFI is Making Transformation Possible for Many
- Brick by Brick, Block by Block: Building Homeownership in Dutchtown
- Faune Riggin Speaks with United WE President & CEO Wendy Doyle
- Empowering Careers Ep. 2 – Building Confidence in the Classroom
Entrepreneurship
- ‘Troost is Not Scary’: Kansas City Equity Walk Highlights Black Business Revival
- We the People: Young Entrepreneur Turns Dream into Reality
Health & Wellbeing
- Kids Rock Cancer Raises Awareness During Bone Cancer Awareness Month
- Grandview Nonprofit Which Donates Furniture Recipient of Check Through 3 Degree Guarantee
Sports
- Paul and Linda DeBruce Provide $25 Million Gift for KU Gateway District
- Dominating the Digital Arena: Maryville Esports Celebrates 10 Years and 20 National Championships
Leadership
- Heliona INsight Podcast – Quiet Quitting Starts at the Top: Why Leaders Own the Culture with Dr. Leigh Anne Taylor Knight
- St. Louis Needs a “Wow Moment,” Mayor’s Transition Team’s Report Says
- Greater Missouri Announces 2025 Women of the Year Honorees
- Meet Kristy Jackson
- Restoring Civility in Uncivil Times Requires Listening
- A-List Editors’ Choice Awards 2025: People Shaping the Region
- Dole Institute of Politics Announces Fall 2025 Programming
- Women Dropping Out of Missouri Workforce is an Economic Red Alert. Here’s How to Fix It
- The AI Advantage: Coaching Women to Lead with Confidence
Potpourri
Now through 11/9/25 – More is More: Reinventing Photography Beyond the Frame (Kansas City, MO)
Set in the experimental time of the mid-1960s to 1980s, this Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art exhibit features 43 photographs by 25 artists. Artists in the exhibition include David Hockney, Gordon Matta-Clark, Andy Warhol, Barbara Crane, Nancy Burson, Jan Groover, John Baldessari, Lew Thomas, Vito Acconci, Eleanor Antin, Barbara Blondeau, and Ray Metzker, among many others. Learn more.
8/21/25 – Legal Services of Eastern Missouri’s For The Common Good Awards (St. Louis, MO)
Join Legal Services of Eastern Missouri on Thursday, August 21 from 11:30am to 1:30pm CT at the Missouri Athletic Club (downtown location) to celebrate the dedication and service of this year’s For The Common Good awardees. Learn more.
8/23/25 – Where We Stand – A Community Pledge to Justice & Support (Washington, D.C.)
In response to the recent federalization of the MPD and the ongoing, urgent needs of unhoused neighbors, Capitol Hill UMC is proud to partner with Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid to host “Where We Stand.” This is not just a meeting; it’s a vital community gathering to move from concern to collective commitment. Learn more.
8/25/25 – Race for the Rivers (St. Charles, MO)
Race for the Rivers is Greenway Network’s primary fundraising and environmental education event. The 20 mile and 30 mile Missouri River canoe, kayak, and SUP races give paddlers the opportunity to actively promote clean water education, restoration and recreation. Registration is still open, or you can cheer this year’s racers as they cross the finish line at Blanchette Landing. Learn more.
8/28/25 – 2025 Philanthropic Landscape: Meeting the Moment (St. Louis, MO)
Join The Rome Group for a morning of networking, breakfast, a presentation of Giving USA data and survey of local nonprofits, and a keynote presentation by The DeBruce Foundation’s Dr. Leigh Anne Taylor Knight. Learn more.
8/28/25 – She’s Got the Mic! ConnectHER Networking Social (St. Louis, MO)
Celebrate bold women using their voices on stages, in boardrooms, and beyond. Featured speakers, including Ashley Winters, Jade Harrell, Mich Hancock, and our own Mindy Mazur, will share how they found their voices, built their platforms, and tips for other women ready to speak up and stand out. Whether you’re looking to grow your network, find new opportunities, or just sip and socialize with an amazing circle of women—this is YOUR time to invest in you! Learn more.
8/30/25 – Jeff City Jams (Jefferson City, MO)
Celebrate local talent, creativity, and community spirit right in the heart of Downtown Jefferson City! Held on the last Saturday of every month, Jeff Jam brings together musicians, artists, crafters, and performers of all kinds. Whether you’re into live music, unique handmade goods, street art, or just soaking in the energy of a creative crowd, there’s something for everyone. Learn more.
8/31/25 – National Symphony Orchestra Labor Day Concert (Washington, D.C.)
The National Symphony Orchestra’s free annual Labor Day weekend concert returns to the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol! This family-friendly performance is free to attend, no tickets required. Seating is first-come, first served. Learn more.
9/9/25 – “Trails Across Missouri” Presented by Dan Burkardt (Columbia, MO)
This year marks the 35th anniversary of the Katy Trail State Park, a popular recreation trail that stretches along the Missouri River from Machens in St. Charles County to Clinton in Henry County. Dan Burkardt will provide a pictorial tour from Magnificent Missouri’s latest book, Trails Across Missouri – The Katy and Rock Island. Learn more.
9/20/25 – Farm Aid 40 (Minneapolis, MN)
Farm Aid’s annual festival is an all-day celebration of music and family farmers featuring a unique lineup of artists and genres. Farm Aid 40 will reunite family farmers and musician activists, with performances by Farm Aid board members Willie Nelson, Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews (with Tim Reynolds), Margo Price, as well as Kenny Chesney, Billy Strings, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Trampled by Turtles, Wynonna Judd, Steve Earle, Waxahatchee, Eric Burton of Black Pumas, Jesse Welles, Madeline Edwards, and Wisdom Indian Dancers. Learn more.
Opportunities via HiredUpMissouri.org
Scholarship opportunities: My Scholarship Central
City of St. Louis: Current Job Openings
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri: Current Openings
Openings at Flourish: A Furniture Bank