I’m going to be honest. As a photographer, I get a lot of requests. “Can you edit out my frown lines?” “My mother-in-law has some insecurities about her arms. Are there any edits or re-touching you can do to help?” “My brother got an awful zit the day before my wedding. Can you make sure […]
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One of the most common pieces of advice I give a bride is to hire professionals. In fact, I have dedicated several blogs to the very topic (i.e. Bridal Remorse, Leave it the Pros). However, I recognize that sometimes it can be difficult to discern the difference between the “Pro” and “Faux” photographers, especially in
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I’ve been taking pictures for a long time. If there is anything about the photography business that has taken longer to perfect, it would be marketing and social media. And admitedly, I have still not perfected my techniques. However, there are four simple things that I have learned within the past year, which has both
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I’m frequently contacted by couples who are looking to re-do their wedding or engagement photos, because they initially hired a different photographer and had a less than desirable experience/outcome. When I try to nail down what they disliked about their previous session or experience, they often struggle in articulating exactly what it is that they
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A composite image is an image created from two or more images. The below photo is just a sampling and does not apply to every composite image. However, I wanted to show the editing process, specifically how detailed and time-consuming it can be. I believe it helps brides to understand what they are investing in
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Little Known Fact: I don’t have any formal photography education or training. Yep, you read that right. What I have learned about photography, I have learned from experience and my own diligent research. Years of trial and error. Experimentation. Following known photographers and artists. Although formal education can be beneficial, it is not always necessary
Your wedding will go fast – real fast. So all time is valuable. It’s helpful to have a general idea of what photos you are wanting to see in your gallery, so what precious time you do have is spent getting all of your favs. Not sure what you are looking for? I have compiled
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In an ideal world, all weddings and events would be perfectly lit – all the time. Unfortunately, we don’t live in a perfect world. In fact, in the world of wedding photography, we live in a world of variance – a variant of light sources, light duration, and light strength. A wedding might begin in
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You may think my photography is limited to eight-hour weddings. What you might not know is that I also offer seasonal mini and family sessions. Yes, your wedding is likely one of the most important days of your life, but all life is valuable and worth photographing. After your wedding, there are many events and
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We all know that camera gear is going to change from photographer to photographer. Many brands, lens types and flash systems guarantee that. A photographer’s camera bag is almost as unique as a fingerprint. So, here is mine: Canon 1DXCanon 6DCanon 24-70mm 2.8 LCanon 50mm 1.4Godox X2T-CGodox TT600 x 2 Godox TT685cGodox S2 S-Type Bracket
My Infinite Bag of Holding… or What is in my Camera bag. Read More »