As a photographer, for the longest time I thought I had to fit into a certain box in order to “make it.” There was a prescribed recipe for “success” as a photographer, and I felt frustrated by the limitations. I even took a year break from photography, and at the end I looked back on […]
Beyond the Bedroom: Create a boudoir set in your own home.
Finding locations for photoshoots is part of the fun, but it can feel overwhelming if you have no idea where to start. Studios can be limiting, expensive, and not always the best option for what you want. Taking photos outdoors may not always be an option due to weather or scheduling, so it may seem […]
50 Location ideas for your photos
The images you see on social media and in coffee table books may seem like images only professionals that are commissioned for high dollar amounts can capture. While traveling on the cheap for photography is a whole other topic, you don’t have to travel far to find great photography locations near you. Work with what […]
Why you should care about composition.
You could have the best light, the best models, and the best location…and all of that would be for naught if you didn’t know how to compose the shot. So, what is composition? Composition is simply, how you choose to capture the scene you are photographing, and in what way. Everything you do when capturing […]
How to find the right photographer
Finding the right photographer may seem like a daunting task. Just typing the words “photographers near me” results in pages and pages of websites. How in the heck are you supposed to find the one that resonates with you? Have no fear! Here are the steps to finding the right photographer for you: Check with […]
Ode to Overcast
Overcast, you are given such a bad rep! Endless people rushing to pick the sunniest day- The brightest day. Little do they know what you can give. Little do they know that you hold the key to beautiful couple photos and beauty magazine level selfies. No squinty eyes, No blown out highlights, just a wonderful, […]
Mid-year check in!
Can you believe it is almost July?!?! 2018 is flying by. When I think about it, there is a TON that I’ve done this year and I am super grateful to have spent my first part of this year kicking some butt. I am working on my next six months with my business and before […]
How to stay creative when working full time.
I currently work full time at a start-up and have my own business on the side. I also maintain my relationships with friends and my partner. It isn’t easy and sometimes one of those things suffers, for sure, but I don’t buy it when people tell me that I can’t have a great career and […]
A Day in Manhattan
My Dad is from and lives in Southern California and I only get to see him a couple times a year. When he let me know that he was going to be in Manhattan for a bit I knew I had to make it happen. Some might question whether visiting any place for only a […]
The Starving Artist Persona is Flawed
Somewhere along the line, when we were growing up, we were told that only tortured souls made good artists. We were told that our art is not as great as those of artists that have fallen down the spiral of alcoholism due to their passion. The artist that refuses to paint anything because he’ll never create […]