THE BLOG

With the popularity of lifestyle photography, the word “pose” has become somewhat taboo. It irks me when I scroll through social media and see a well-known lifestyle photographer claim, “I just love candid moments.” Why is this a pet peeve of mine? Because the reality is that even in lifestyle photography, a significant amount of […]

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 […]

There are a lot of things I’m grateful for as I reflect on 2020. My kids are safe and healthy. I’ve made a loving home with my wonderful partner and our beautiful blended family. My community showed up in a big way this year to pursue their dreams with determination and grace.  But something else […]

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 […]

The internet is full of very wise souls who tell you not to get so wrapped up in the end goal for your business that you forget to enjoy the journey. Easier said than done, right?  Because for those of us who happen to be goal-oriented humans (who also have a tough time focusing), it’s […]

How to use Photography hashtags on Instagram! My simple hashtag strategy! download my hashtag for photographers guide now   Let me tell you something that might floor you: most of your kids have probably never lived in a world without hashtags. Weird, right? Believe it or not, even after all these years, hashtags are still […]