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How to Prepare Your Kids for a Family Session

Whether it's a quick mini-session or a family portrait for your holiday cards most parents feel a little bit of dread when it comes to ge...

Jun 28

Class of 2021 Senior Sessions

Your senior year is finally here! You have waited so long for this special time in your life...

Jun 7

Tips for Looking Fantastic in Photos

From school yearbooks to friends’ weddings, we’ve all been in front of the camera at some point or another ...

May 23

Best Times of Day For Outdoor Photo Sessions

There are a lot of things to consider when planning your outdoor photo shoot. Whether you are booking a family session, a dog session or a h

May 20

A Time for Creativity

Dealing with quarantine and stay-at-home orders comes with many challenges. For any of you with children, the impact this time has had ...

Apr 30

How to Prep for a Photo Session with Your Pet

For many people, pets are furry members of the family. It comes as no surprise that you may want to include your pets in your portraits.

Apr 23

Earth Day 2020

This Earth Day, think of a place you find remarkable and challenge yourself to think of how your actions can help protect this resource. ...

Apr 21

How to Enjoy Your Photo Shoot When You’re Camera Shy

Just because you cringe at the thought of having your photos taken doesn’t mean you need to accept the fact that you’ll never have any good

Apr 20

Adding a Little Love to Our World

I absolutely LOVE my job! Sometimes, some portrait sessions, I love it even more! Such is the case when photographing puppies - especiall...

Apr 17

How to Be More Natural In Front of the Camera

There's no need to be nervous going into your shoot, with a little bit of practice in front of a mirror and these tips you'll be feeling con

Apr 4

Horse Portraits - Your Questions Answered

Getting professional portraits of your horse doesn't have to be a daunting experience. You may want photos taken of your stallion, a new ...

Apr 2

A Moment in Time to Last Forever

Photography is an amazing resource to document our personal and family history - not just the milestone events but everyday happenings as we

Mar 29

Ways to Preserve Your Photos

For all the photos you keep finding around your home try one of the following ways to preserve your printed memories.

Mar 21

Organizing Your Digital Photo Library

Most people have, at one time or another, spent hours sifting through photos saved to their computer searching for a specific image. If not

Mar 21

Get Inspired!

Most people have, at one time or another, spent hours sifting through photos saved to their computer searching for a specific image. If not

Mar 15

Photos That Make Me Smile

Each of these pictures bring joy to my heart and a smile to my face. I hope they can bring some happiness to you as well.

Mar 8

Basic Guide to a Great Headshot

Professional headshots are the first introduction - and oftentimes the first impression - to you, your business and your personal brand.

Mar 1

Winter Portrait Series: Dogs

One of the great things about dogs is their hair coats look as gorgeous in winter as in the summer - so, unlike horses, they still look thei

Feb 21

Things that Make a Photo Beautiful

Have you ever wondered what makes a photo stand out and stir certain emotions when you look at it?

Jan 26

To Pose or Not to Pose

“I don’t want my photos to look posed.” is a phrase I hear often. Great! Some of my favorite and most dynamic portraits are unposed.

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