

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...


Graphic Designer Challenge. Editing a Complicated Photo Using Only Lightroom.
So every body knows photoshop is a master of editing complex photos. But what if someone didn't photoshop? What if a photographer or a...


Will Your Wedding Photographer Give You Access to ALL the Images Within a week Of Your Wedding? Well
Turn around time is a huge button for me as a photographer. It's something that not only I value as a person, but as a client. I expect...


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...


Finding Your Photography Style in Three Words.
I have shot photos since 2011 with a SLR and many, many years before with with a variety of cameras. And believe me, I have gone through...


Watch Me Edit A Real Shoot In Under 10 mins.
So here is a little video how I edit my photos. My editing style is very pure, natural and simple. Even though I would like to get into...


Do You Only Give "Perfect" Photos to Your Client? I Know I Don't.
Can you tell what's wrong with the photo above? I cut off his hand! Limb chopping, number one "no-no" while taking portraits. But you...


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....


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...