"Mary Virginia Swanson knows who the photographer is and what they can do more clearly than anyone in creative contemporary photography and has been uncompromising in matching their unique creative skills to the client's visual landscape of needs. I'd say she makes Art out of Commerce and Commerce out of ART a unique and refreshing outlook for all involved."
© Peter de Lory, Seattle, 2004

Welcome to the website of respected photography consultant and educator MARY VIRGINIA SWANSON. By searching this site you will become informed of the expertise Ms. Swanson brings to the field of photography events, including presentations at educational institutions, arts organizations, industry tradeshows, workshops and master classes. Her presentations have helped countless photographers.

Ms. Swanson is frequently sought out by photographers seeking to establish professional relationships and focused marketing efforts. Ms. Swanson is well connected in the fine art, editorial and commercial arenas, and has assisted and inspired many artists to build on the strengths of their work.

If you are seeking advice about marketing your photographs, you may attend a presentation, or schedule a session to work with Ms. Swanson on a private, one-to-one consulting basis. She has helped countless photographers to meet their goals in the fine art, commercial and licensing markets.

We invite you to review the services and events outlined on this website, and to identify upcoming presentations of interest and relevance to you. Click here for a list up upcoming events and consultation openings. If no presentation is planned in your area at this time, consider requesting your regional arts organization to bring Ms. Swanson to teach a workshop for you and your peers.