Capture movement To avoid having the same posed photos over and over again, give the subject some direction and tell them to do something. This will help make the photo look more candid and genuine. Make sure your subject is the most important part of the photo Whatever you're taking photos of, make sure … Continue reading Cheat Sheet for New Photographers
3 Common Misconceptions about Photographers
Our jobs are easy/we have a lot of free time This is assumed about pretty much every single job within the arts. Keep in mind that you only see one part of the process. We have to balance budgeting our time for each photo shoot that we have (and remember that we likely have other … Continue reading 3 Common Misconceptions about Photographers
Theme Photo Shoot Gallery: AUTUMN
I had an enormously fun time continuing my collaboration with Styles by Naomi for our Autumn themed photo shoot. I feel like fun shoots like these are what keep me inspired to create bigger and better things. A huge thank-you to our wonderful models Maddy and Kristen for going along with our vision and making … Continue reading Theme Photo Shoot Gallery: AUTUMN
Tips EVERYONE Can Use to Take Better Photos
Sunlight Don't be afraid to have the subject of your photo face the sun (as pictures above) as long as the light is not harsh, meaning the sun isn't causing weird shadows (like the hollowed eye effect) or causing your subject to squint. Take photos during "golden hour" which happens at sun rise and sun … Continue reading Tips EVERYONE Can Use to Take Better Photos
How I Became a Photographer
How I got into photography is a little tricky to answer in short form. From disposable cameras, to cheap digital cameras, I've always had a camera in my hand ever since I was little. I never cared how the photos looked as long as they were in focus. I just wanted to document everything. Then … Continue reading How I Became a Photographer
What a Typical Session Looks Like
Consultation The first thing that happens when a new client reaches out to me is a consultation meeting. We discuss what they had in mind, I show them my portfolio and give ideas as to what we could do to execute their ideas. The whole point of this meeting is to determine if we'd be … Continue reading What a Typical Session Looks Like
Five Things Your Photographer Wants You To Know
Let me start right off the bat by saying that this is coming from a place of love and wanting to educate those who wouldn't know this information otherwise. These are all things I've encountered in the past, and I'm sure many other photographers have dealt with these at one point or another. It's important … Continue reading Five Things Your Photographer Wants You To Know
How I Help Clients Feel Comfortable in Front of the Camera
Something I am always trying to get better at is making my clients feel more comfortable for photos. Everyone gets a little nervous in front of the camera, so I've listed my go-to moves for helping clients loosen up. Props I always tell clients to bring at least one prop that they would like … Continue reading How I Help Clients Feel Comfortable in Front of the Camera
How I Use Instagram to Advertise
I was hesitant to separate my personal account from my photography because I feared it would be too much work, but I decided to try it and I'm glad I did. I realized my photography business needed its own page to focus solely on marketing to potential clients. I try to post on my Instagram … Continue reading How I Use Instagram to Advertise
My First 6 Years
At the time I'm writing this, I'll have been a photographer for 6 years. I wanted to share quick tips for some of the different kinds of events I've photographed. Working with kids Working with little ones can be a challenge because they can never seem to stay in the same place for too … Continue reading My First 6 Years
Behind the Lens 