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!
Lens flare occurs when stray light enters a camera lens and produces artifacts in the image. It’s often seen as a something to avoid, but it can also be a creative tool when used intentionally (and I am personally obsessed with it!). However, not all lenses produce the same type of lens flare, and understanding…
As a family photographer, you probably have thousands of photos stored on your hard drive, but keeping them organized is not easy when you don’t have a clear plan. So I’m going to share some tips with you so that you can easily find and access the digital images you need! I know it’s not…
One of the keys to creating a successful family photography business is to have a professional-looking website. Your website is often the first point of contact that potential clients have with your business, so you want to make a good impression. Your website should feel personal and authentic, and be easy to navigate, visually appealing,…
Having the right lens for your family photography can make a big difference in the quality and creativity of your photos. I’m a family photographer myself, so I thought it would be a great idea to write my recommendations for the best lenses using my own personal experience, or what I’ve heard from other photographers….
It’s natural to make mistakes when you’re doing a million things at one time: photography business owner, photographer, parent, partner, friend, etc. But everyone makes mistakes and the important thing is what we learn from them, right? So I wanted to share some of the mistakes I made this year and the lessons I learned, as well as mistakes…
If you’re like me and spend a lot of time driving (to and from photo sessions, running errands, etc), then this is the perfect opportunity for some creative thought. You can use your drive time as a time to build up new ideas for your photography business! I’m going to tell you how I do…
I decided to host a virtual chat over Zoom for family photographers to talk about anything and everything photography business related and we had such a fun time! It’s about an hour and we talk about all kinds of things from blogging and SEO to booking clients and styling. Either watch the parts you’re interested…
As a family photographer, you may sometimes feel like you are working alone, spending hours editing photos and answering emails with no coworkers to keep you company. But the truth is that you are not alone! The family photography industry is full of talented and passionate photographers who would love to connect, collaborate, and learn…
I’ve been in the family photography business for over 10 years and I’ve learned a lot about what Canon camera works best for different levels of photography from beginner to advanced. There are a lot of things to consider when selecting the right camera for your business: price, performance, photo quality, etc. so I’m going…
When people don’t understand light, they might think that going into a forest is a safe bet because it’s shady. And shade is great for photos, right? But I’m here to tell you something… All shade is not created equal! So let’s first get into what not to do when photographing subjects in the shade….