

How To Take Better Park Photos
I am at the park every week in the spring and summer. MOST of my children's photos are playing at the park! Learn some of my favorite...


How To Take Better Beach Photos
Who doesn't want to get good beach photos? the beach is one of summer's favorite locations for families all over the world! Here are some...


Shooting Manual 101: Understanding ISO, Shutter speed and Aperture.
Before we start talking about shooting Manual on your DSLR or mirrorless camera. You need to know how ISO, Aperture and Shutter Speed...


Dear Beginning Photographer... Don't Make the Same Mistakes I Did.
I was on facebook the other day. I see an ad for a photographer that was selling a discount for her services for $40 for an entire...


Food Photography 101
Food photography, we see every where- at restaurants and on pinterest. We are bombarded with good food picture photography. But did you...


Quick Photo Tips: Getting Past an "Off" Photo Day.
I was at the park today. And believe me, it was difficult to get some good shots. The lighting was terrible (harsh and bright), my kids...


PHOTO 101: Understanding What Aperture is
Did you know that the difference between "professional" looking and an amateur photo is not only the lighting, but the blurryness in the...


HOW TO: Take care of your camera and gear
So you invest SO much money into your gear, you need to know how to take care of it properly! Watch this little 5 minute video about how...


HOW TO: Dollar Tree Photo booth Backdrop
I love how I get reactions when I go to birthday parties and I whip out dollar tree brand table cloths. Most people can't believe that I...


How to Do Your Own "Studio" Family Portraits For FREE.
So I really wanted to have my own family photos done. My daughter and my husband were about to go on a daddy-daughter date. I set up my...


Learn Flash and Natural Light in 10 Mins. or Less
Have you ever wondered how people can get such nice photos? It all started with GOOD Lighting! You can have the worst camera but the...


Overcoming A Difficult Location With Practice
I was asked to go to a sheep farm for a maternity shoot. I was excited to go to a new place (even though it was 25 minutes from me)....


Photo Challenge: Tell A Story Within A Theme
So it was a lazy Friday morning. My daughter and son were playing late at friend's houses the night before. So having an afternoon nap...


Finding Fresh Inspiration in the Mundane
It was a muddy afternoon in February. The sun had finally peek through the clouds after being 25 and snowy all week. So I wanted to be...


Are You Afraid to Shoot In Cold Weather? You Shouldn't Be.
The winter time is always a slow season for the outdoor photographer. It's like as soon as it turns November, no one wants to be outside....