Ever wondered why your subjects look disproportioned in certain images compared to real life? Or why buildings look like they are tipping? Chances are it’s due to lens distortion.  And no matter how expensive your lens, all have some distortion. The good news is it’s usually fixable in post processing and can even be desirable! […]

Any of you have one of those kids who is impossibly frustratingly hard to photograph? (Me!) I always get jealous of the people who seem to have kids who are super easy & are perfect participators, but I guess you never really know what goes on to get certain shots unless you are there with […]

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I had the honor and pleasure at speaking at Click Away in September. First let me say, the conference was AMAZING. I left so inspired! That was exactly what I needed. Listening to the Keynote speakers and the instructors filled my soul. Besides speaking, I got to lead a street photography photo walk. Man, did […]

I realize this series has been gone for a while but it’s back…well sort of :O) I am not going to promise a Why Didn’t I Think of That? Wednesday post each week like I used to do. Instead, I’m going to share when I find a post that I think you MUST read! Boy! […]

Part of the reason I love in-home lifestyle newborn photography sessions so much is because each session presents new opportunities to make unique images. Yes, I go into the session with a general idea of the shots I hope to get. I like the unexpected shots that parents are surprised you took. Just like any […]

I am so excited to tell you guys about this awesome new feature of our blog!!! For several months I have been wanting to add a little something new this year. I decided to ask some of the amazing photographers I have gotten to “know” over the past year or two if they would like […]

I LOVE lifestyle photography.  Lifestyle photography is real. It captures things that are relevant in one’s life & freezes genuine, candid moments. Although lifestyle photography is care-free, in the moment, real, & raw, there are still things you can do to help your lifestyle shots shine. What is Lifestyle Photography? Lifestyle photography is when you […]

Courtney receives a lot of questions about what is the best lens for wedding photography, so I decided this would be a good topic to write on this month. I think lens choice can be a personal thing, but I’ll do my best to share what I have experienced along the way. Not interested in […]