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What Camera Should I Buy As a Gift?
With too many options out there, this article will help you narrow down your camera purchase options.
When another photographer takes your location…
We rounded the corner laughing all the way and then I heard it….laughing and talking from someone else. There were high pitched squeals and nervous laughter. I could hear directions being given. It sounded very familiar. Then I saw them…another photographer set up with her clients snapping away cheerfully giving instructions…in my spot.
Growing Your Following As A New Photographer
Four tips to grow your social media following even when you are a newer photographer.
How to Find a Portrait Session Location
Six tips for finding a great portrait session location in natural light.
Posing Big Height Differences
A few poses and posing tricks that are great for working with couples who’s heights are very far apart:
4 Reasons You Aren’t Getting Hired to Second Shoot Weddings in 2024
Four tips to give you a better shot at getting selected as a second photographer at weddings.
5 Tips for Photographers: Working with Videographers on a Wedding Day
Some tips from Shawn Fisher about working with videographers on wedding days.
6 Guidelines for Photographing Your Own Kids
Photographing your own kids is hard. Use these guidelines to make it a little less stressful.
3 Tips for Taking Portraits in Snow
Taking portraits in the snow can be fun…if you know how!
3 Ways for Photographers to Prepare for Tax Season
The dreaded time is upon us! Tax season! Hear from tax enthusiast, Heather Marie Leicy to bring a bit of optimism for this many times loathed topic.
Wedding Photographers: What happens if you get sick?
Pregnant? Need Surgery? Oh, HI global pandemic!
What will you do if you can’t shoot a wedding you are contracted for? Here are my thoughts…
Working with an Editor
The overall of what happens when using an editor is not giving up as much control as you might think. I still have ALL THE CONTROL.
15 VENUE Wish List Items: From photographers everywhere
Though some of these items might not be possible in every venue space, these are some of the things that will make (or break) photos at your venue, make photographers love (or hate) shooting in your space, and make your couples so happy (or meh) with their photos.
What to Expect as a Second Photographer on a Wedding Day
Are you maybe thinking about reaching out to some photographers you know/follow to ask to second shoot for them to gain experience but are not sure what you should expect?
15 of My Favorite Non-Photography Instagram Accounts to Follow
Today, I’m sharing with you my little secrets to success in the in-between moments of life’s spirit and truth.
Shooting with Mirrors in the Room
Most wedding venue’s getting ready rooms are lined with mirrors. They are beautiful and create the illusion of a larger space. Win-win! Except for the photographers.