Having a friend do a professional’s job almost never works. Whether they claim to be plumbers, painters, or photographers, the experience and expertise just isn’t there. (Unless you’re lucky enough to have a best friend who actually IS a professional … Continued
Families are messy. Especially when there are kids involved. And that means that no family portrait shoot will ever be perfect. This fact of life is one of the reasons why I love family portrait photography, and why I aim … Continued
If you spend any time on the Internet at all, then you know that you NEED a headshot for your website and social media profiles. Not just any photo – a photo that reflects you, your brand, and your personality. … Continued
Well you already know that I consider engagement sessions (which you know I call Get to Know You Sessions) a fun way to get to know your photographer and to get comfortable in front of the camera. But where to … Continued
It’s Pride Month!! Happy Pride! I love celebrating Pride with my wife and kids, with our neighbors, our community, and with my LGBTQ+ clients. Celebrating Pride with my family makes me feel so…proud. Really! For some queer families and couples, … Continued
To help us all get into the family photo groove, here are some tips for a great family portrait experience. DO: Accept that your session will go as well as it can go based on your children’s moods. I have … Continued
Black Lives Matter. In the wake of the racial injustice that our country has witnessed – recently and for generations – I want you to know that I share in the outrage, grief, and fear that so many of our … Continued
This post is part of a series where I address wedding “Have To’s” that really aren’t anything anyone HAS to do at all. I offer what I have seen and what I know as proof to you – the people … Continued
Happy New year! It’s and end of a year, an end of a decade, and a start to a new round of adventures in photography, weddings, families, events, and storytelling. Here are just a few of my favorite wedding photos … Continued
I hear from a lot of photographers who are new to weddings and looking for advice on how to grow their business. Their work is lovely, their style is desirable, they are networking, they are assisting other photographers – they’re … Continued