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Photographers: How to find the perfect location for your next photoshoot

3 things I’m looking for when location scouting When looking for the perfect location to take family or couples photos, there are a few things you’ll want to keep in mind. You’ll want to find a spot that is public, provides a beautiful backdrop with the sun in the right spot, and has plenty of…

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How to “Wow” your photography clients by writing excellent emails

I’ve got some great tips for you today that will help with your email communication when you are writing to your photography clients and potential clients.  Tip #1: Write Fun Email Subjects  I’ll start this tip with an example. I used to send out emails to my clients with boring subject lines. And it’s fine,…

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Shooting and Editing on Overcast\Cloudy Days + Best Lightroom Presets

Photographing and Editing Tips + Lightroom Presets for Cloudy and Overcast Days Editing photos that were taken on cloudy days or in overcast conditions can be a struggle, so I’m going to share with you some tips to make your Lightroom presets work for you and also tips for shooting in good light when there…

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Mistakes I Made When First Starting a Family Photography Business

Starting a Family Photography Business: Common Mistakes Starting a family photography business is hard work, but when a lot of people start, they usually aren’t thinking about anything other than creating art, having fun, and making a little money while doing it. There is SO MUCH MORE that goes into running a successful photography business,…

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Starting a Family Photography Business Checklist: Everything You Need to Know

So you’re ready to start your family photography business but you’re not sure where to begin. I get it, I was once at that place. And at the time, there weren’t many resources for family photographers online yet to help me so I had to learn the hard way. It took years. But my hope…

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My New Obsession: Creating Dreamy, Beautiful Images with the CineBloom Lens Filter | Creative Photography Ideas

Creative Photography Ideas Using the CineBloom Lens Filter Sometimes as photographers, we just need new and creative photography ideas so we don’t get bored. It’s a thing. Whether it’s learning to create double exposures, shooting through weird objects, or using prisms, I’m always happy to try out new creative photography ideas! So here is my…

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How to Create Amazing Images Using a Circular Prism – Photography Tutorial

Your Guide to Using a Circular Prism –  Photography Tutorial Using a circular prism is an awesome way to add some flair and fun to your photography so I created this tutorial to show you how to do it! If you know me, you know that I’m all about finding new and creative photography techniques…