Let’s talk about the best place to order prints from. I get asked all the time where I choose to print from…  and this causes me quite the issue. You see, I order from a professional photography lab that isn’t open to the public. You have to be a pro photographer to order from them… […]

Photos have always been woven into my boy’s birthday parties. This might just be me, but all big celebrations deserve updated photos (just like when I was a girl, I thought I had to get a new dress for every single holiday or event. Wait… that’s still the case but I digress.) And what’s the […]

We can plan photo sessions for our kids and completely control when we take them. However, life doesn’t happen in perfect lighting, okayyy. It’s so bright at their birthday party. Ponies are typically out in the full sun when we are taking photos of our kids on them. The soccer game is also in full […]

I must preface with this- this post is written with only love and no judgment. I’ve observed moms make these mistakes countless times… and I’ve been that mom. I am not here to judge, only to help. This post can easily come across as throwing shade. I only throw shade when it’s full sun and […]

It doesn’t matter if you are using your phone or a $5K professional camera, it won’t pose your kids for you. Either they are making a silly face or look absolutely miserable.  There has to be a better way, right? Actually, there is. Today, I’m discussing how to solve the giant problem of posing your […]

One of my most asked questions is “What is the best lighting for photographs?”. I get it- it’s overwhelming. You walk outside and the options are endless- “Where do I go? What looks best? Where do I even begin?” Today, I am going to give you 4 lighting tips for photos. These tips are actionable […]

Today, I’m comparing a DSLR vs a point-and-shoot camera. First, I think it’s VERY important to note that I am comparing *MY* DSLR to *MY* point-and-shoot. There is a vast range in the quality of DSLR and point-and-shoot cameras. Pretty much, the more you pay the better quality you get of each type. More of […]

We all love capturing  “candid” moments of our kids. Those moments aren’t planned and you usually have to say, “don’t move! I’m going to go grab my camera!” But what about photos you know you want to capture? Maybe of them in an outfit that you paid way too much- the least you want is […]

My #1 tip for getting good photos of your kids is not going to be what you think, but it’s actually the most neglected step I see moms make… we need to prepare our kids for the photos. Don’t get this confused with how to dress them- that’s important too (and you can check out […]

This post, 3 Tips for Taking Pictures of Kids in a Group, is inspired by my eldest son, Worth. The older he gets, the more I find myself wanting to take pictures of him and his friends together. School parties, baseball games, birthdays… all are photo opportunities that I do not want to miss. However, […]