Mom Boss Commercial shoots are relatively new to me but I would shoot this kind of stuff every single day! It’s been so fulfilling to be a lifestyle commercial photographer for kids brands like Papper Apparel and other brands. It takes “Mom Boss” to a new level. Being a mom is what I know, and is who […]

You decided to follow your passion and start a photography business or hobby, but your pictures aren’t improving, all your sessions are free sessions and you can’t get your name out to anyone besides your family. Well, I have some tips for you on how to become a better photographer that helped me start Kylee […]

I am definitely not a videography pro! In fact, I am very much an amateur. I have started to explore videography and educate myself in making amazing videos. Recently I posted this video of my son announcing our pregnancy to my husband. After I posted the video, I had many requests from my faithful followers […]

Being a full-time mom and photographer can make some things a little more complicated. When I was single, traveling was easy. I only had to pack and worry about myself. My own clothes, my own ticket and my own agenda. I could take my time walking to my gate and I could go to the bathroom […]

“How do you get your clients to come back?” This is a question I hear allllllll the time from my fellow photographers! The answer is pretty simple: Do a good job and have a fun time. Provide your client with quality service from the very first interaction until after delivery! This means: Your initial response […]

“A business plan is a formal statement of a set of business goals, the reasons they are believed attainable, and the plan for reaching those goals.” (source) At the beginning of every year, you should update your business plan with help of business plan writer. 1. Define your products & service Are you a product-based or service-based photographer? How is your pricing set […]

1. Be prepared. Packing your camera bag for a birth story is very similar to a wedding day. Sometimes birth stories can take even longer than a wedding day. Pack extra memory cards, extra batteries, your phone charger, your camera charger, your back up body, snacks, and water. 2. Be on your toes. A birth story […]

As a “Shoot & Share” photographer, all of my packages include the high resolution digital files with print release. This blog post is not to debate the benefits of giving digital files vs selling prints. I have done my research on the benefits of each business model. Neither model is right for every photographer or […]

I love natural light photography! I can use artificial lights, such as flash, studio strobes, continuous light sources, etc, but I tend to hate the look of flash versus natural light and only use it when necessary (like wedding receptions, studio sessions or other dark lit events). Natural light photography is not always easiest. In […]

Remember when I posted about the five compositional rules? Well one of my favorite from that list is framing! I use framing A LOT by shooting through leaves and branches, doorways, crib bars and anything else I can find. Today I’m just going to focus on my favorite photography framing technique: framing with foliage. WHY & HOW I […]

Macro photography is extreme close-up photography. The details that can be captured with macro photography are unseeable with our eyes. In my business I mostly use macro lenses for baby toes and lashes and wedding rings and details, but there is an unlimited amount of possibilities. Macro photography can be achieved many different ways, but […]

The number one mistake I see photographers of all levels making is with their focus points! I have seen amazingly exposed photos with all the proper settings except they are out of focus. Sometimes out-of-focus pictures are on purpose or just an occasional accident. That’s okay. I’m talking about consistently out-of-focus photos. To avoid your camera […]