Video Storytelling
Applying your knowledge of photography to shooting and editing video can be a beautiful thing. A decidedly biased opinion coming from me, I admit, but there truly is great satisfaction in creating a...
Flash Photography | ETTL Lighting
After last month’s Top 10 Speedlite Techniques feature I got a lot of requests for more…more in-depth coverage, more explanations, more diagrams and examples. So this month you’ve got ‘em all as I take you...
Post Production | Over the Top
// Post Production There is a euphoric feeling when you know it. You’ve found the perfect light, the most gorgeous couple, and all the evidence points toward the fact that you have just shot your next portfolio image. It is easy to think about just ending the photo shoot then…
Baby’s First Year | Planning and Pricing
Baby’s first year is a special time to photograph. When you get involved in the entire first year it really ties you to the family! I love photographing each of the different stages and always make sure to talk about ...
Photography Business | Accounting 101
I am going to start off by saying that for any specific questions about accounting as it pertains to your business and state, you need to speak with a local CPA. I have a degree in Business Finance, but hiring a...
Boudoir Photography | Guide to Lingerie
Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone! As you can imagine, being the boudoir photographer that I am, this is one of my favorite times of year! The lingerie stores are FILLED with goodies giving our clients plenty of reasons to splurge on that perfect outfit for their shoot.
Top 10 Most Influential Photographers
//Top 10 Photographers individuals who rise above the pack and whose influence sends ripples throughout our industry. Whether it’s a photographer’s style or technique, success in establishing educational platforms, a ferocious marketing drive or business know-how, we can all agree our industry has no shortage of influential talent. Before I…
Shoot Less | Senior Photography
// Senior Photography As photographers, it seems we spend an infinite amount of effort marketing to get more and more clients each year. It’s easy to think the only way to make more money is to photograph more sessions. Just because you are shooting more doesn’t mean you are making…
Photography Magazine | Photoshop Compositing
// Photography Magazine Let’s face it, to the general public anyone can take pictures. That seems to be the perception of many people, “My friend has a good camera, so I’ll get him to take my senior photos.” When photographers ask me how they should deal with this perception, I…
Canon 6D Give-Away // Winner Announced
And the winner is... Karmen Sasser from Eye Candy by Karmen https://www.eyecandybykarmen.com/ Congratulations Karmen!! We will be connecting with you shortly to get you your brand new Canon 6D! Thank you to everyone who signed up and participated. We will without a doubt have new contests in the future. ~Sal