Here’s the thing: being a photographer is pure magic. From where we stand behind the lens, we get to capture some of the best and most beautiful moments of our clients’ lives. I wouldn’t trade it for the world — but whew, I’ve sure learned some lessons along the way. I’m sharing with you, my top […]

Fellow photographers, it’s the most wonderful time of the year! That’s right – fall family photos are in full swing, and that means most of our schedules are at their fullest. It’s so much fun to stomp around in the leaves with precious families, enjoying the cooler temperatures while we capture sweet memories. And this […]

In fact, I believe in family photo sessions so much that I’ve compiled a list of everything you need to make your next one a success. Get ready to kick back, relax, and even have fun the next time you’re in front of the camera — and spoiler alert: from behind the lens, the chaos of kids only makes it better.

There’s nothing like the rush of starting a new business. It almost feels like that “first day of school” energy — so much excitement, a little bit of nerves, and a whole bunch of unknowns in front of you. There will be hard days, sure, but something about growing your biz as you grow your […]

Here’s what not to do while you build a photography business you love.

If you’re ready to set your rates well, here are 3 tips to keep in mind.

It seems like everywhere we look, people are hustling hard these days. We see t-shirts with “respect the grind” and “hustle hard” on them. We watch people work loooong days over and over again while claiming that’s the only path to success. And even in our personal lives, it feels like most of us are […]

Ever crashed onto your couch at night, exhausted from what feels like countless hours of holiday shoots and fresh out of holiday cheer? Yep. It’s just as you feared: the burnout monster has come to crash your Christmas party. But don’t worry. I’ve been there, so I can coach you through it. Together, we’ll make […]

I’ve seen tons of truly stunning photos over the years – but the images that have stuck with me for the long haul were those rare snaps that take things from “stunning” to storytelling.  Isn’t it amazing that as photographers, we have the ability to tell stories without saying a word? We get to do […]