What I've Learned From Being a "Pastor's Wife."
I was inspired to write this blog post from several converations that I've had with people. It's like as soon as I mention that my...
When It's Okay to Sit Around and "Do Nothing."
So I am sitting watching the 8th puppet show of the day. Before this, we were playing train set at the children's museum for over an...
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...
Do You Know What these Numbers Mean When You Look Through Your Camera?
So have you ever looked through your DSLR and seen all these numbers? You haven't well, go get your DSLR and look through it in the...
Why Having A Good Camera Matters in the Age of Phones
I hear all the time, "Why do I need a big, bulky camera, when my phone takes great pictures?" Or, "I don't have time to take nice...
Why I Always Shoot 5 Shots Per Second
Did you know that most DSLR's can take multiple pictures a second? A lot of people don't know that they could push down the shutter...
Why It's Important To Think Like A Film Photographer
So in the digital age, we have the ability to take thousands of photos a month, not including the ones on our phones. But does that make...