During the month of March, I hired two different photographers for two different portrait sessions. I finally got the chance to go in front of the camera for a change, to feel what my clients feel when I am photographing … Continued
Today I was chatting with a prospective portrait client – a local small business owner – and she complimented how my portrait clients all look so good! “These aren’t models,” she said, “I know they’re real people. So how do they … Continued
Well, 2013 is just barely underway, and I have already committed 80% of my available dates for wedding photography! I feel so lucky to have so many wonderful clients and inquiries everyday. My success is due in large part to … Continued
Family portrait photography is not for the faint of heart, especially when working with children ages 7 and under. I do everything that I can to make family portrait photography comfortable and easy – I come to the home or … Continued
I first wrote this blog post in 2012 and some of my ideas and opinions have changed, slightly, so here is my “modern” introduction. I think the term “engagement photos” is really misleading, because it makes it sound like the … Continued
Event photography is a special skill. It takes a lot of practice to know just when it’s the right moment to click the shutter and to decide in that split second how to best compose the shot. Of course, it … Continued
Summertime is a great time for family photos – the weather is nice, everyone is tanned and relaxed and favorite places like beaches and parks are open and ready for photo-taking. Before you embark on your family portrait this summer, … Continued
Most of the people who I work with in my photography business are first timers. Couples planning their wedding, new parents, small business owners, chefs, and non-profit groups often have little to no experience when it comes to hiring a … Continued
If you are planning a wedding, you have probably already found that approximately 1,000,000 people are poised and ready to give you all kinds of advice you don’t need and didn’t ask for. It can be very hard to plan … Continued
Last weekend, I photographed a couple and their 3 1/2 month old baby who was absolutely adorable – as all babies are. The trouble was that it wasn’t easy to get a good expression out of the little guy – … Continued