I consider myself a traditional family photographer, meaning I focus a good chunk of my photo sessions on getting everyone nicely situated and smiling at the camera. But I also say I'm a "traditional family photographer with a modern twist" because I want capture the connections you have with one ... VIEW POST
10 Do’s and Don’ts for your Family Photo Session
Before I jump into the Do's and Don'ts for your family photo session, two plugs: Okey doke, moving on! My book advance was wonderful but not enough to quit my day job! LOL. Besides I very much love photographing your families!! To help illustrate the do's and don'ts for your family sessions, ... VIEW POST
7 Tips for New Photographers
A couple of weeks ago, I received an updated response to an email that I don't even remember sending. In April 2021, an Oregon-based family and newborn photographer reached out, asking if I offered mentoring, or if I had any tips for new photographers. I get asked the mentoring question a lot, ... VIEW POST
How to Have the Perfect Family Photo Session
Step 1 - Be perfect. Are you rolling your eyes? You should be. No family is perfect. Even supermodel parents with 500K Instagram followers have kids who throw tantrums, vomit on the way out the door, and refuse to wear the designer boots you picked out to perfectly match their photo day ... VIEW POST
What to wear to your family photography session
Ah, the most frequently asked question of frequently asked questions to photographers! What do I wear to my family photography session?! Well, after years of collecting scientific data on the subject (just kidding, this is all just from experience), I'm here to offer you some photo session ... VIEW POST