If you know me, you know I love to make my own clothes. I knit and sew and have even been known to make my own leather sandals. But I understand that making your own wardrobe isn’t for everyone. And let’s face it, even if it is, that doesn’t mean you want to make your...
We all have great photos hanging out on our hard drives or phones that we always say we should print, but then never get around to. Even though I love seeing my work in print, I'm not immune to this! In order to lower some of the barriers to printing your photos, I...
When I was a kid, my dad had a Pentax K1000 film camera. He chose that specific camera because he was told it was the best to learn on. That wasn't wrong! It was completely manual except for the light meter, meaning he had to think about and choose all of his settings...
It's probably safe to say that most of us own a smartphone at this point. I personally just upgraded from my trusty iPhone 8 to an iPhone 13 Pro (whoa, fancy!!). As I was setting things up on my new phone, I was looking through all the apps that I use on a regular...
Obviously, I am a huge proponent of getting professional family photos by a photographer. But I fully recognize that there are plenty of memories in between those professional photo sessions that you'll want to capture. And chances are the camera you'll have most...
I don't know about you, but I love seeing my family photos in a physical format that I can hold and enjoy without having to pull up my phone (if you can't decide how to display your photos, why not take my quiz?). However, I will be the first to admit that I often put...
Ok, so you've had your family photo session (and it went great thanks to these tips!), you've received your images, and you're in love. If you're one of my clients, you've also received a substantial print credit to use in my gallery store. Or maybe you've used my...
I personally feel that one of the most important things I can provide families as their photographer is education. Sure, I also do my best to provide beautiful images that capture their memories. But long before the photo session itself, I try to educate folks so they...
Probably the most common question I hear when it comes to family portraits is, "What should we wear?" I get it - you want to look your best, but sometimes coordinating outfits for family pictures can be a daunting task! In our everyday lives, my family definitely...
There are countless reasons people put off family photos. Here are a few common ones and my answers to them. Feel free to try to stump me with your excuse! 1. "I'm waiting for a special occasion" You don't need to wait until someone graduates or gets married to have a...
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