In this section, you’ll discover all sorts of tips to level up your photography expertise. I’ll share my favorite gear, technical tricks for editing, managing a photography business, crafting an amazing client experience – and much more.
Think of this as your no-judgement space to geek out over aesthetics, get creative inspiration from fellow artists, and give your business strategy a boost. I want every photographer who visits here to feel energized, empowered, and excited to grow.
Because at the end of the day, seeing gifted photographers succeed means more beautiful, meaningful images are brought into this world. And I think that’s something worth celebrating!
In-home sessions can be some of the most meaningful sessions we photograph. They’re full of real connection, familiar spaces, and little moments that would never happen anywhere else. I wanted to put together a post with practical in-home session advice, so I’m sharing one of my own favorite tips along with tips from photographers inside…
If you’ve ever tried editing photos while watching something, or you’ve attempted to record a course while juggling Canva, presenter notes, and a million tabs… then you already know why I decided I needed a second screen. I wanted something simple and pretty much the size of my laptop screen. After testing the DUEX Float…
At the end of almost every session, the parents turn to me and ask if I got any good photos. All they noticed was the chaos and all the moments where their kid wasn’t “behaving.” But I’m walking away from the session feeling excited because I know we got so many authentic moments, silly faces,…
I’m sharing my favorite things that I use in my photography business: gear, accessories, blankets, etc. Not because I think you need every single one of these things to be a great photographer because you don’t. But these are all things that I use and find either useful or awesome or both! This isn’t a…
If your dream client landed on your website right now, would they instantly know what makes you different? A lot of photographers build their websites thinking they just need to showcase their work and list their pricing, but there’s something way more important that many people miss: making sure your website actually sounds like YOU….
For some reason, us photographers can talk about what we do all day long, but when it comes time to write a blog… we have no idea what to say. And on top of that, trying to decide what’s actually worth blogging about is tough, too. Should you write about recent sessions? Location tips? Family…
It’s no secret that people can book a photo session with any number of photographers. But what really sticks with them (and keeps clients coming back) is how you made them feel. Creating a client experience that’s easy, warm, and personal is what turns one-time clients into loyal fans. Here’s how I’ve built a client…
Instagram can be a lot, especially for family photographers trying to keep up with all the things. Post more! Be consistent! Make Reels! Engage in stories! Meanwhile, you’re editing a gallery with a toddler in your lap and sipping cold coffee because you forgot you made it. (Just me?) If you’re looking for a few…
If you’ve been wondering how Imagen AI works for photographers, I’ve got a review of Imagen AI you, plus some tips. I’ve been using Imagen to edit my family photo sessions for over a year and it’s made a huge difference in how much time I spend behind the computer. It’s taken the pressure off…
If you’ve ever found yourself rewriting the same email over and over without a template, or worse, forgetting to send important info to a family photography client, you’re not alone. Your job as a family photographer isn’t just to take beautiful photos (that’s what we all thought when we started, though, am I right?). You’re…