It’s not all the time that I show the back of my camera to the client BUT…sometimes with the loud, boisterous, child scolders, you have to let the image do the talking! The backseat photographer-mom enters the scene. Keeping control on a photo session is tough, y’all! When Mom Takes Control…and Won’t Relax! You’ve probably…
What’s worse than a potential client turning you down for another photographer? A potential client telling you that you’re too expensive? A potential client saying they’ll book “possibly in the future”? A ghost. A ghost by definition is a person (in this case a potential or existing client) who inquires and initiates a conversation with…
We’ve gathered together our best photography tutorials in one location! Are you overwhelmed with learning photography? There are so many awesome resources, it’s hard to know where to start. Or what to learn next. Or maybe you start learning one skill only to get sidetracked by a separate lesson and you fall down a rabbit…
Make Your Portraits Soar with Butterfly Lighting! Using camera flash in portraits doesn’t have to be scary or complicated. Today, we’ll talk about one of the simplest, and happiest sounding lighting patterns. With one light and a reflector, you’ll be on your way to shooting off-camera flash with confidence. Learn why it’s called like that,…
Learn when, and how, to achieve Rembrandt lighting! If I said Rembrandt, what would you think of? A really old painter? Toothpaste? Off camera lighting techniques? If it’s the latter, you’re definitely a photographer and you’re in the right place. Let’s talk about Rembrandt lighting…what it means, how to get it and when to use…
Outfit your favorite shutterbug with one of these best kids cameras! Do you have a budding photographer in your ranks? It’s never too early for kids to fall in love with photography. But what are the best kids cameras available right now? Should you get something simple? Something a young photographer can grow into? Something…
Play all day with flat lay photography! Did social media make flat lay photography popular? Or did flat lay photography drive the rise of social media? It’s almost a symbiotic relationship. Either way, these days you can’t have one without the other. But what is a flat lay, exactly? Who uses this style? Does it…
Have fun and save some time and money with these 40 photography hacks! Ever had a friend share a photography tip and you thought “Why didn’t I think of that?” Well, here are 40 new reasons you can say that! We’ve got photography hacks for weddings, portraits and even product photography! From creative DIY ideas…
Need answers to the BIG questions when it comes to organizing mini-sessions? Start here! Mini-sessions can be a great addition to just about any portrait photography business. “Minis” can add an income stream, bring in new clients and provide a place for some serious creativity. But organizing mini-sessions requires planning and forethought. Not sure where…
Did you recently start your photography journey and you’re not sure what to do with your camera? Welcome grasshopper, you’ve come to the right place for photography for beginners! We love your enthusiasm and drive to get better and we’re going to guide you on your journey to growing as a photographer! This article will…
Are you struggling to get the look you want in your camera when shooting in automatic mode? Leave all the frustration of inconsistent photos behind by working in manual mode! When you shoot in automatic mode, you often get photos that are too dark one minute and too light the next. This will happen even…
Are you the type of photographer that runs indoors at the first sign of rain, or the type that grabs your camera and jumps in the puddles? If you’re not already the latter you will be dying for precipitation to get rain pictures! We’ve got tips to protect your camera and take creative rainy day…
If you’re a business owner you will eventually encounter this uncomfortable situation, saying the two scariest letters you’ll ever have to with a client… N. O. Saying “no” to a client can put you in a really awkward, sticky situation. It’s almost never fun but there’s definitely some great ways to help things go over…
We have the inspiration you need to increase your photography bookings You’ve launched your business and want to take on clients. But instead of hearing the phone ringing off the hook, you hear…crickets. Or you were swamped earlier and now the calendar is woefully empty. You’re frustrated, confused and maybe a little scared. Why aren’t…
The workhorse 70-200mm lens should be on just about every photographer’s must-have list Are you on the fence about purchasing a 70-200 mm lens? Worried about the cost? The weight? Whether it’s a good lens? I can’t make these lenses get any cheaper or heavier, but I can alleviate your concerns about it being a…
Learn how and why to use Kelvin white balance to get perfect color in your images! Have you ever taken a photo in a high school gym? The colors are just…wonky. Skin tones look sickly, white uniforms look green. Or maybe you’ve shot in the shade only to find really blue-gray skin tones when you…