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Just like every job, it is important to find your niche. Of course you can also explore and try new things but it’s good to have a home base. Something the you feel most confident in knowledgeable in. Whether that’s sports photography, food, headshots, BTS, family. There are endless options to choose from! Each one comes with special connections and new clients to connect too. What is your niche?

A photo is taken in less than a second. The setup, planning, posing can take much longer. But the result is from a single moment. This has good and bad. The good is, that exact moment will never be recreated. It’s special, unique. But that also means you could miss the moment. Once in a lifetime moments that also can’t be recreated. You must remember to not take it to heart too much. Celebrate the moments captured and don’t stress the ones missed. There will always be a diffe

There are some small but very important things in my camera bag. Starting off I have my camera of course, it is a Fuji X-T30. Next to that I have 3 extra batteries in a charging case so that I never have to worry about running out of charge. And I also have a longer lens incase it is a better fit for the shot. In the side pockets I have lens cloths to make sure the lens is always clean. I have extra SD card in case the current one becomes full. And lastly, I have a flash dri

Sometimes when we have such an incredible location we forget to use it. We’ll look and think the location will speak for itself and make the photos pretty regardless. This may be true but it should also be your call to use to level up what is already given to you. Don’t let the location outshine your vision, let it elevate it. Find new angles, framing, lighting, poses that you’ve never done before. Work with the location not against it. What is your dream shoot location?

Live in the moment & let the moment live forever. I’m not saying to spend all your time taking photos instead being present, but having even one photo can make the memory last a lifetime. Taking a quick pic to reflect back on is so important. When you look at an old photo it doesn’t just bring you back to that moment, it reminds you of something else that day, the feeling you felt, that time in your life. An image can hold a hundred memories. Don’t underestimate the love one

Here are 5 items that are a must have on every shoot. 1 Extra Batteries You never want to have a dead camera or have to wait for it to charge on set. All time is precious in those moments! 2 A speaker Getting in the mood will always make photos more natural. Whether you pick a song that matches the scene of just hypes up the client, it will create great energy! 3 Notes/Ideas It’s better to come with ideas and go off track than to show up with nothing and not know where to sta

Still photography creates such a beautiful outlet for art. You can truly curate the perfect story in one image. Using depth, focus, and lighting can really create an impact. I still to this day love David Yarrows animal series because of the fact that he could capture such normal human scenarios with a stunning twist. He adds animals like wolves and bears to normal human scenes like a car or the bar. It makes the image seem so grounded & natural yet magical. Some of the most

Photography is accessible to almost everyone now! The iPhone has gotten to a point of such high quality that it can almost pass with real camera quality if used correctly. Lighting, framing, and exposure truly make a difference on the iPhone. Sometimes turning down the exposure just slightly makes the quality better. Then you can always go in and edit it later. Have you experimented with your iPhone camera? If so, how did you like it?

Take a moment to look around the room you’re in. Finding something that brings you joy. It could be a stuffed animal you’ve had forever, a fresh bouquet of flowers, the magnet on your fridge a friend bought you. Now take a photo it. Sometimes the simplest and smallest things around you can create the most special images. You’ll look back at that picture and it will bring you back to the feeling of happiness you’re experiencing now. Never walk past the small things! You never

Photos can use editing for sure! But if you edit it so much that you can’t recognize the person, is that really a good photo? I think the conversation comes down to preference and whether it is intentional. There is a time and place for everything, including high editing. If it being used for art or intentionally I totally get it! But if you are taking headshots and edit to the point that the person is unrecognizable, I'm not sure that is a good quality headshot anymore. As p

A beginner friendly and high quality camera is the Fuji X-T30. It is user friendly, portable, and has easy photo transfer. This is the first camera I learned to shoot on! The photos are crisp and settings are customizable. It is a fantastic choice for a beginner who is looking to be serious. Obviously camera choice depends on your final goal but this camera has been the perfect fit for me! What feature is most important to you in a camera?

There is something so beautiful about the rehearsal process especially with dancers. It only works when everyone is putting there all into the same piece of art. The audience will only receive as much as you give. Capturing this process can result in some beautiful & raw photos. Never underestimate how much you can love a photo before it’s “perfect”. These candids and action shots end up being some of the most special shots! Do you to just see the final product or do you like

Shooting live shows is so special because you get to keep small moments of something that won’t be commemorated otherwise. There is something so magical about live entertainment that brings the photos to life as well. Have you ever seen a photo from a concert and thought that someone happiness radiates through the screen? Or maybe felt the magic of live theatre through your screen? That is every photographs goal when shoot something in the live entertainment category.

Some of the BEST photos come from the process. All the thought and hard work that goes in before the main camera is on. That's what people need to see more of. That’s where to magic starts. Behind the Scenes really helps people understand what went on before the project made it to your screen. It makes everyone think about what made this all possible?

Not every photographer is gonna be the right fit. It is important that you look at a photographer past work before booking. The styles of photos range very wide! Sometimes their style may just not be what you’re looking for. And that’s okay! Not everyone will be the perfect match. So ask yourself before booking, what am I looking for in these photos and does this feel like the right fit?

The moment may end but the memory can last many lifetimes! Capturing special moments on camera can become some of the best memories down the line. Being able to show generations past you what life was like in the now is so special! A few second to preserve a feeling or time will be so worth it. What moment do you want to capture next?

No one wants to get there photos back and feel like they look awkward! It is very important that you find a photographer that can help you feel natural. Creating authentic moments. Candid shots are sometimes the best photos from the day when shooting! So just relax and be yourself. How would you want your photos to represent you?

The time has come once again for graduation! It's never too late to fit those pictures in. You'll have something to look back on forever. Graduation pictures are such a great way to commemorate a special season in your life or in your child's life, Create a memory that they'll never forget! Do you have your phots book for this season yet?