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Photography Tips
You’re planning a trip to a big city and want to know what equipment to bring to try your hand at street photography. I did my research leading up to a trip to Washington DC and Baltimore this past June. I’m very happy with the equipment I decided on, and I brought the same set […]
Kansas photographer shares lessons about the ethics of street photography during her journey to Washington DC and Baltimore, MD.
Introducing my tips and tricks for great 6 month old poses! Six months old is my absolute favorite age and the easiest time to get great pictures of your cutie. There are several reasons why this is the easiest age for picture taking. Most 6 month olds are starting to sit up, but not crawling, […]
The instructor of a very expensive course I took said photographers should never feature sunset silhouette photos on their website. The main reason for that is because it doesn’t take any real skill to create beautiful silhouettes. I followed his recommendation for my website, but I get a great reaction on Facebook and Instagram every […]
When I decided to become a professional photographer, I had no idea just how many specialties I’d have to master. Marketing and accounting are obvious ones. But, in addition to becoming a master of light, I was forced to become proficient in everything from newborn health/safety and customer relations to contractual law and meteorology. And […]
Check out these newborn photo tips and enjoy highlights from this newborn gallery! Get ready for those ovaries to twitch and ache!Sweet William was absolutely perfect for his newborn session. Tips for your Newborn Photo Session The number one tip I can give you going into your newborn photography session is to RELAX. Your […]
There are plenty things about running a business that I don’t consider fun. Accounting, marketing, scheduling, repairs…bleh. But, taking pictures and playing with Photoshop are certainly fun parts for me! For most photographers, the fun ends when the camera goes back in the bag. I certainly enjoy the session itself the most. But, I also […]
