May 23, 2022
In today’s post, I’m going to share my Luxury Wedding Photographer‘s Ultimate Wedding Checklist. Do you ever wonder how a photographer prepares for a wedding? Obviously, As a Northwest Arkansas Wedding Photographer, I don’t just wake up on a given wedding day morning and hope everything goes perfectly. There is a lot of time, energy,…
May 1, 2022
Today I want to spill all my secrets about photo editing best practices. For all you photographers out there, listen up! I hope you use these tips and tricks to refine your processes, improve your workflow, and edit photos better. If you’re not a professional photographer, a lot of these photo editing best practices will…
April 27, 2022
Have you ever wondered how lighting affects pictures? By adjusting shutter speeds, apertures, and film speed, you can create dramatically different pictures of the same subject. Here is an example to show you exactly what I mean. Take the scroll arrow on the comparison below and slide it back and forth. This is the exact…
April 24, 2022
When I was speaking to Ellie’s Digital Photography Class I was asked about the importance of Photography Tools vs Technique. It’s actually a very fascinating and provocative question in photography. I’m happy to share my thoughts about it here for you. What Photography Tools Actually Do First, let me say that a camera is essentially…
April 6, 2022
While the Domino Effect is already somewhat known thanks to TikTok and Ted talks, today I’m relating it to the world of photography. Hi everyone! I’m so happy you’re here. Quick question: have you been reading this blog for weeks? Months? or Years? If it’s weeks or months, welcome! I’m very thankful for you. I…
March 31, 2022
Top 3 Tips for Safely Storing Your Photos Happy World Backup Day, y’all! I know, it seems like everything has its own day now; however, this is actually an important thing to talk about because I hear horror stories of data loss. So, I thought I would share my favorite tips for keeping your photos…
March 17, 2022
I love editing before and after photos. Most photographers don’t love editing. It’s the “drudgery work” that often lacks sexiness. It’s busywork. But not for me! I find it so fascinating that I can change the look and feel and vibe of an image by playing around with the photo’s raw settings. I’m very curious…
March 14, 2022
International Day of Mathematics When Will I Use Math in Photography: kids often wonder if they are going to use math in their career. No doubt, I’ve never used Base 8 mathematics (remember that?!), but I’ve used just about every other bit of mathematics in my photography career. That’s right… I use math in photography.…
March 13, 2022
I’ll admit, I’m not very good at what I’m talking about today… Can I admit something? I’ve been having a really challenging time getting ahead of the game this year. I’ve never, ever had a problem with procrastination. If you watch me on a normal day, you’ll quickly see that I’m happiest when creating. Furthermore,…
March 2, 2022
Cropping is important for a lot of reasons. First of all, cropping eliminates distractions that lurk in the backgrounds of photos. Electric outlets, telephone poles, and other distracting objects can detract from the main subject of the photo. So, cropping them out is usually a good idea. Also, cropping can add impact to a photo.…
March 1, 2022
For the DIY designers out there, Adobe announced a new tool recently! Adobe Creative Cloud Express is live and ready for action. Formerly Spark, which probably means nothing to you, the Adobe app has branded. Have you heard of Canva? The answer is probably yes. Just think that Adobe Creative Cloud Express is a lot…
February 19, 2022
Ever wonder Where to Buy Camera Gear? I’ve been a professional photographer for more than a decade and over that time, I’ve purchased new and used camera gear. I’ve rented, traded, traded up, and bought just about every piece of camera equipment you can imagine, and I have the best knowledge on where to get…
January 21, 2022
While having dinner at the Mid-America Club last night, we picked up a couple Chicago wedding magazines on our way into the restaurant. I love flipping through pages in magazines, and even though I’m “doing research” it never feels like work when I flip through wedding mags. I believe staying inspired keeps you fresh. That…
January 16, 2022
Hey friends! I’m writing the blog from a new state today: Maryland! Each year, my best photo friends meet in a city somewhere across the country to laugh, chat, eat good food, and spend quality time together. Past trips have been in Vegas, Nashville, San Antonio, NY, and last year was Boston. This year, we…
