Don't do these things if you are running a photo business.
So I wanted my own family photos done. So I hired someone to do it. She had already rescheduled twice due to schedule conflicts. Hmm-...
What I learned when I took MY OWN family photos
What do you do as a photographer when you want to take your own family photos? Hire someone else to do it of course! What if that person...
Why I gave my 5 year old a Go-pro and what I learned about photography.
So since the beginning, my five-year-old has become accustomed to me taking out my camera all the time and seeing me on the computer to...
How to Photography: 5 Ways to Make Family Photos Quick and Fun
This blog post has interesting story. I was actually shooting another family, when I saw a huge group of people standing at the park and...
How to Photography: 5 Ways to Make a Child Interact on Camera
I had a photoshoot at a park recently. For children's portraits I have NO idea what to expect. Sometimes I bring balloons, sometimes I...
How to Photography: 5 cheap in-camera photo hacks
Did you know that with some household items laying around the house that you can make some ordinary photos look really cool? Oh wait, you...
How to Photography: 10 ways to take better stock photos
I love taking photos. But I also love using my photos for other purposes. I am constantly asked to make graphics for the church, or to...
How to Photography: 10+ EASY Bridal Portrait Pose Ideas
It was SO hot outside and of course he was wearing wool dress blues. We couldn't walk very many places without making them sweat. So I...
Shooting RAW VS JPEG- Which one is right for you?
Did you know that your DSLR (or mirrorless) can save your photos into TWO different ways? Learn about why I ALWAYS shoot RAW and if that...
How to Tell a Story with Candid Photos
My parents were over this weekend. I didn't take many pictures total. But it was raining/snowing/sleeting outside! One thing I always...
How To Instill Music Appreciation in Young Children
My husband and I met in the Marching Band in College, so Music was a huge part of our educational experience. When we had children. My...
How to take pictures of your kids in the Snow
So it FINALLY snowed here in Virginia, after a really warm and WIERD December. A week a go it was 75 degrees! So for those that don't...