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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.
4 simple ways to show GRATITUDE for your VENDORS’ hard work
4 simple ways to show GRATITUDE for your VENDORS’ hard work: From smallest to biggest impact on our businesses.
10 Tips for Stress-Free Adventures with Young Kids
Just getting out the door to go to the grocery store can take ALLLLL morning with young kids. Eat breakfast. Wipe faces. Go potty. Get everyone dressed. Make the list. Re-dress the kids that un-dressed….again. Go potty. Put shoes on. Pack snacks. Eat the snacks before you leave because they are starving. Wipe the faces again. Go potty, etc. It’s exhausting. As I typed only that introduction, Finn asked me to follow him to his room to see his creation twice and I had to go wipe Rita’s bottom too.
Even the thought of preparing to get the kids out of the house makes me tired. So, how are you supposed to have special outings…and actually enjoy them at the same time? Take pictures to “capture the memory” too? Forget it!
Four kids and a business taking pictures of squirmy kids later, I have a few tips that might help you actually make it happen…regularly. And, maintain an acceptable level of insanity to enjoy it at the same time.
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.
5 Pitfalls of Clouds for Pictures
“You can shoot anywhere when it’s cloudy!” Nope. That’s not true.
I hear this all the time. While Cloud Covered Light Quality is definitely less limiting than Full Sun Light Quality, there are limitations. It’s not a total walk in the park.
Here are 5 pitfalls to a cloudy day for pictures:
5 Benefits of Cloud Cover for Photos
“It’s too bad the sun isn’t out.” Insert frown face emoji.
No people! No! There are SO many benefits to cloud cover it might be hard to cover them all in one blog post. Here are 5:
Strategic Backgrounds
3 components of a background that you may have the ability to select strategically are: clutter-level, color, and the light.
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.
Pitfalls to Full Sunshine for Photos
Sun, sun, sun. Everyone wants sun for their photos. But is it really that great? After last week’s article on the benefits of full sun, today I’m dishing on the pitfalls: