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Supporting small business is as important as ever right now. In the midst of COVID-19, more and more businesses are closing their doors. It’s heartbreaking. My inspiration for this blog post is the importance of community. We all understand what community is, but, I’m not sure any of us could have anticipated how crucial it […]

So really, How do I get my kids to take GREAT photos? Camera tricks? No. Magic?? No . . . Bribery?? Possibly. I have 5 kids, so this is coming from experience! They are pretty wonderful, but they are not always up for a photo shoot, (crazy, right?) But, I’ve managed to get some pretty […]

A Wedding Unplugged is my new favorite thing! I am all about being present and enjoying the moment! I got married in 2007, and smart phones were not invented yet (promise I’m not that old). In fact, we had disposable cameras on each table at our reception (okay, I’m dating myself here). But, now in […]

I know you value what you spend your money on, I do too! I know their are so many things that require our time and money and sometimes annual photos can seem like just one more. But, I promise there is so much value in capturing your family every year. To be honest, there are […]

Branding Photography is a gallery of professional images that represents your business visually. Branding photography creates a cohesive look with colors, tones, products, etc . . . to showcase your company accurately and professionally. So, what does that mean for you? Who does this apply to? and why do you need it? Branding photography applies […]

This is great question that I’m frequently asked. Back in the 90’s, (a pretty sweet decade) everything was print. You’d go to a department store to get photos taken and you’d choose which photos you’d like, which sizes, and how many of each…and boom, that’s it. But, what if you wanted an extra 8×10 for […]

Ask yourself a few questions: -What am I going to do with these photos?(I.e display in your home, use images to send out as invitations or holiday cards, use for business purposes?) -What ‘feel’ do I want for these photos? -What time of year am I (or the people in my group) most comfortable? So […]

One of the main questions clients ask me is “What do I wear?”  If you are wondering what looks good, what doesn’t, if you should match outfits, or change between your session . . . you are not alone. The truth is what you wear will affect how your photos turn out. If you look […]