I love that each year we get to continue to learn from some seriously talented photographers. I know you will love them because I do. Most of the gals have been with us for a year or two but I’m adding a few more generous and talented photographers. We will also continue to have some wonderful guest posts each month. Very exciting things happening here at Click it Up a Notch. Be sure to come back on Friday and share what you want to learn this year in our survey.

Be sure to “like” their Facebook pages so you can continue to see their beautiful work all year.

Please help me welcome our 2014 contributors.

Liz Behm

I’m a happy hobbyist, and homeschooling mama to four. We’re currently living in the Deep South! I love documenting our daily life and am in my fifth year of a Project 365. I love drinking my coffee before having to reheat it 14 times, hazy backlit afternoons and naptime!

My Camera bag:
Canon 5d Mark iii | 35 1.4 | 50 1.4 | 85 1.8 | 100 2.8 | 24-70L | Lensbaby Muse

Website | Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram

Brennan Lanter

I am a natural light photographer based in Chesapeake, VA. I spend my days with my 3 “littles” searching for the mundane moments I can make extraordinary through my lenses. I enjoy editing my photos in Lightroom just as much as I love shooting them! On a personal note– I love coffee, reading non-fiction and Justin Timberlake on SNL.

My Camera bag:
Nikon D700 | 50 1.8 | 85 1.8 | Macro Filters

Website | Facebook | Pinterest

Allison Jacobs

I am a natural light photographer dedicated to shooting my everyday, ordinary life as it unfolds here in Southern California.  I love seeing my life through the lens of my camera while photographing the people and moments that I don’t want to forget in my life.  I’ve had a love for photography for as long as I can remember, although the interest to learn more about it and get serious really came with the purchase of my first DSLR about four years ago.  That was when I realized that my Canon point and shoot could not capture my fast-moving son the way I hoped.  Since then I have been obsessively learning everything I can, and I am so excited to share what I have learned here on Click it Up a Notch!  My ideal day would include a good book, a great latte, and time at the beach (with my camera, of course!).
My Camera bag: Canon 5d Mark II | 50 1.4 | 85 1.2 | 100 2.8 | Lensbaby Spark | 580EX ii
Website | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | Read Allison’s posts

Jen Bacher

I am from Salt Lake City, UT where I live near the mountains with my husband and four beautiful kiddos. I enjoy all types of photography, especially food, travel, and lifestyle portraits. I have a part time photography business, but I shoot primarily for friends and family. When I’m not shooting I enjoy snow & water skiing, fitness, fashion, home projects, family time and…naps! I celebrate life through my lens and realize how important it is to continually challenge myself so I can grow. I love helping others learn as well and I look forward to contributing to Click It Up A Notch this year!
My Camera bag: Nikon D700 | 85mm f/1.4G | 24-70 f/2.8G | 35mm f/2D | 70-200 2.8 | 105mm 2.8G | Nikon F100 film camera | Lensbaby Composer Pro
Website | Facebook | Pinterest | Read Jen’s posts

Melissa Noste

I’m a stay at home Mom living in the Pacific Northwest with my two beautiful children and my amazing husband. Photography has been a love of mine since an early age when I was dubbed the ‘girl with camera.’ My passion in photography is documenting my life with my little family, which I achieve through personal photography challenges and my 365 projects. Aside from photography and family, I love my iPad, molasses cookies and watching reruns of Friends, The Office and How I Met Your Mother.
My Camera Bag: Nikon D700 | 50mm f/1.4G | 85mm f/1.8G | 35mm F1.4 | 105mm f/2.8G | Lensbaby Sweet 35
Website | Facebook | Pinterest | Read Melissa’s posts

Kelly Garvey

I am a natural light, lifestyle photographer from Houston, TX. I enjoy shooting emotion & interaction whether it be while shooting a session or documenting my family. I was born & raised in houston & only escaped for a short time when I went off to college :) I live in the burbs with my husband, two sons & two dogs….all boys! I had an interest in photography at a young age while working in the fashion industry, but it was undeniable after my oldest son was born & I desperately wanted a way to document his life. My dad gave me my first camera (along with a ton of moral support), I joined Clickin’ Moms, immersed myself in classes & never looked back! I love oatmeal, hazelnut coffee from the Keurig, taking family naps, game night & playing soccer. one of the things I love about photography is that you can never stop learning & growing…that’s part of the reason I am excited to be here on Click it Up a Notch learning & growing with all of you.
My Camera Bag: D3S | D700 | 35 1.4G | 50mm 1.4G | 85mm 1.4G | 24-70mm 2.8 | 70-200mm 2.8 | 105mm 2.8 | 16mm 2.8 | Tamron 90mm 2.8
Website | Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | Clickin’ Moms | Read Kelly’s posts

Image credit: Jodi Arego

Laurie Flickinger

I am a wife, a mother of 3, and a natural light hobbyist photographer. Photography is my passion, my outlet, and my sanity. My love of photography started like most MWACs, when my 1st child was born. I shoot with a Nikon D700 and a handful of prime lenses. When not learning all I can about photography, I enjoy reading, decorating my home, lake time, mindless television, and laughing with the girls.
My Camera Bag: Nikon D700 | 50mm 1.4D | 85mm 1.8D | 105mm 2.8G | 35 1.4 | Nikon F100 film camera | Lensbaby Sweet Optic 35
Website | Pinterest | Read Laurie’s posts
Photo credit: Amanda Norton

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