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: Dark Room Party Photography
I was asked to do photos at a 13th birthday party. The music was pumping all night, and honestly it was a little bit loud for me (I feel...
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...
Using Architecture to Frame Your Image
I was at the park today with my kids. It was kind of chilly day, but it was 50 degrees, so we needed to be outside! Besides, the rest of...
What Photography Gadgets You Really Need... I Know By Experience
When I started doing photography as a business, I thought that if I used every piece of photography gear out there, then I would be a...
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...
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...