Food Photography Tips & Tricks
Commercial Photography

Food Photography Tips & Tricks

Food photography is a powerful tool that can be used for social media, commercial advertising, cookbooks, brand awareness and storytelling. People always ask me how I make food look so good. It’s not easy, but definitely possible.

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Getting Started in Boudoir Photography
Boudoir Photography

Boudoir Photography: A Beginner’s Guide

In 2022 I am returning to the portrait sales world and I’ve chosen boudoir photography as the one and only genre that I’m going to explore. Let’s talk about why I’m doing this, how I’m going into this better prepared than I was at the start, and how you can use this as a beginner’s guide to starting your own journey—regardless of the genre.

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The Art of Visual Storytelling
Shutter Magazine

Photojournalism: The Art of Visual Storytelling

Sometimes the picture we find is not the one we’ve been looking for. My mindset is as important as my subject matter. I find confidence by going into situations feeling prepared, having done my research, but staying open to what unfolds.

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Minimal Reception Lighting With Maximum Results
Lighting

Minimal Reception Lighting With Maximum Results

I have never met a photographer that hasn’t struggled with their reception lighting setup and after years of trying to come up with the perfect setup, I’ve slowly realized that like everything else, less is more. With that being said, I want to cover three different types of lighting setups that I use throughout a wedding reception. All three use minimal equipment and all three yield excellent results!

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How to create window light
Lighting

How to Create Window Light in the Studio

When we think about how to create window light, the first thing we have to ask ourselves is: What exactly is window light? But what we really have to ask ourselves is: What are we trying to re-create—hard direct sunlight coming through a window, or indirect soft light on a cloudy day?

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Creating Impactful Wedding Portraits
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Creating Impactful Wedding Portraits

No matter what your style of wedding photography is—photojournalistic, editorial, etc.—creating images with high impact should always be your goal. Question is, what makes an image impactful?

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How To Get Started With Branding Photography
Business

How To Get Started With Branding Photography

Solopreneurs, entrepreneurs, start-ups and small businesses across every industry are searching for photographers to provide content that converts. The demand for branded photography is higher than ever, so it’s an excellent way to expand your photography business.

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5 Basic Lightroom Techniques You Need To Use
Post Production

5 Basic Lightroom Techniques You Need to Use

Lightroom is a great tool in the arsenal of any photographer. If you’re serious about photography, you likely already use Lightroom. In this post, I’ll share with you some of my favorite tips that improve my workflow and help to create more compelling images.

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