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Lifestyle photography, especially with families, has surged in popularity. Many new photographers mistakenly believe that lifestyle photography involves just observing and capturing candid moments. However, successful lifestyle photographers know that these moments are often carefully crafted. Here are seven tips to help you execute a successful lifestyle family session. 7 tips to help you execute […]

Photographing families with teenagers is not a scary as it sounds! I feel like people really stress out about capturing teens but I am here to tell you that it is fun and rewarding! As a photographer, I’ve had the pleasure of working with families who understand my work and understand the importance of capturing […]

I am sharing my top tips on how to get photography clients! These are the exact ways that I fill my calendar with consistent bookings.

Posing is an essential skill for any Family Photographer. In this video Elena S Blair shares five family poses that always work and breaks them down step by step.

February 24 – 1:00pm  Creating Connection in Family Photos  ~with Chloe Ramirez Introductions: Chloe: lifestyle family, couples, and weddings; emotive lifestyle photographer Elena: lifestyle family and newborn; connection/humans are what it’s about! Topic: What do you do to prepare for a family session before meeting the family?  Chloe: before she had a process, she had […]

There’s no shortage of technical advice out there on how to go from being a good photographer to a great one.  When we’re in the building phase, it’s so easy to get overwhelmed by what the pros have to say about equipment, lighting, editing and composition, that you may be tempted to just put your […]