How to Capture Summer Fun
Summer is upon us! Be ready for lot's of memories, vacations, new tastes, new laughs and NEW photo inspiration! Don't leave your dslr at...
On being a hot mess and a photographer
Right when you think you have everything together, get ready to be humbled! So it all happened when I was asked to do newborn baby photos...
Help! No one wants to hire me!
Do you ever feel like you're a little fish in a big pond? I know I do. There are 1000 registered photographers in my area alone. I could...
Find out your photography style.
Finding your style is a very important first step in your photography journey. I personally didn't know what I wanted to take pictures of...
Why you shouldn't go to "JCPenney" for your family photos..
I used to hear these comments all the time: "Why should I pay more for photos, when I can go to picture people/walmart/sears/jcpenney and...
My favorite lenses
People ask me all the time "What lens(es) should I get. Well. It depends on what you want to do. Each lens for me is a different tool...
Clearing a Space in Your Crazy (Kid-Filled) Life For Pictures
So my daughter was going out on a "Daddy-Daughter" date and she looked SO cute! So of course I wanted pictures of her. But my house was...
Comparing Yourself To Other Photographers
I was feeling pretty discouraged this week. I got some photographer envy really bad. I was looking on another photographer's facebook....
8 Different Ways to Display Your Photos
Everytime people come over to my house, they love seeing all the photos around. I LOVE printing photos. I make a basic photo album every...
What Makes a Good Wedding Location (For Pictures)
So with wedding season coming up, the most important question that a bride has to ask herself is "Where do we want to get married?" Then...
Should You Have Your Wedding At an Aquarium?
I have seen weddings at many places, from churches to art museums. But I think the growing trend is having your wedding at an aquarium!...
How to Get Better Wedding Photos
Congrats! You are getting married and jumping into a whole new life season. I knew when I married in 2008, we had NO IDEA what it really...
How to Get Better Engagement Photos
So he has popped the question. You've gotten a ring. Things are really coming together. Now you want photos. And hopefully you have...
How to Get Better Senior Photos
So It's senior picture time and first of all, Congrats! You have worke so hard to get here! I definitely want your senior session to be...
How to Get Better Family Pictures During Your Session
It's picture time... (kid's start to roll their eyes.) You've booked your photographer (hopefully, it's me :) , paid your deposit and...