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    Back Light vs. Direct Light
    • Feb 11, 2019

    Back Light vs. Direct Light

    My favorite time to shoot is when the sun is low in the sky.  I can shoot with the sun behind me, so the light is shining directly in...
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    How to Shoot in Low Light
    • Jan 28, 2019

    How to Shoot in Low Light

    I love light and airy images. Sometimes the weather doesn’t provide glorious sunlight like the one above.  Womp womp.  (That’s the sound...
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    Behind-The-Scenes of a Boat Shoot
    • Nov 18, 2018

    Behind-The-Scenes of a Boat Shoot

    I love tight shots of people because, as a viewer, you get a sense that you’re sharing in a private moment. In every shoot, I also like...
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    Behind-The-Scenes of a Maternity Shoot
    • Feb 9, 2018

    Behind-The-Scenes of a Maternity Shoot

    I love Maternity Shoots because I get to capture the magic that is creating a little human!  There is also fun in documenting the...
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    Behind-The-Scenes:  Jalin
    • Nov 15, 2017

    Behind-The-Scenes: Jalin

    It’s time to take a peek behind-the-scenes (BTS) of one of my shoots! Here’s some background: Jalin loves the city, so she knew she...
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    Embracing Lines
    • Feb 22, 2017

    Embracing Lines

    Have you ever noticed how many LINES there are at the playground? From years of shooting, I — regardless of whether I want to or not...
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    My Everything Bag
    • Jan 2, 2017

    My Everything Bag

    I’m a jeans and t-shirt kind of person.  I love boots, hats, flip flops and sunglasses.  I rarely pick up fashion magazines because I...
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    How to Choose a Photographer
    • Jun 15, 2016

    How to Choose a Photographer

    When you want to hire a photographer, there are many factors in your decision-making.  It could be the talent and expertise of the...
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    Pom Pom Bouquet
    • Feb 8, 2016

    Pom Pom Bouquet

    Wanted to share this fun DIY pom pom bouquet I made for our Beach Room.  (Yes, I named many of our rooms because…well, why not?!!) I made...
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    Setting Up Families for a Lifestyle Shoot
    • Oct 1, 2015

    Setting Up Families for a Lifestyle Shoot

    Michael F. asked me a fabulous question after reading my latest Behind-The-Scenes post, so I wanted to share the Q and A! His Q: I...
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    Does Location Really Matter?
    • Sep 29, 2015

    Does Location Really Matter?

    You can spend countless hours coming up with the photoshoot location, but let’s be honest.  Does the location REALLY matter? This is one...
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    Behind-The-Scenes:  Crystal
    • Aug 31, 2015

    Behind-The-Scenes: Crystal

    Styled Shoots involve more directing of subjects, which is a fun contrast to my regular shoots (Lifestyle Photography) that are more...
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    Behind-The-Scenes:  Little Princess
    • Apr 26, 2015

    Behind-The-Scenes: Little Princess

    As part of my 1 hour Styled Session of my 5-year old’s birthday, Ava changed into her flowy pink dress and wore a handmade glittery gold...
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    The Secret About BxW
    • Feb 26, 2015

    The Secret About BxW

    I love BxW images so much that I asked our photographer to shoot Lawrence and my engagement portraits entirely in BxW film.  This was a...
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    Photography Projects for Kids
    • Feb 23, 2015

    Photography Projects for Kids

    I love kids.  I just love ’em!  A child’s laughter is THE best sound ever.  (Ocean waves come in #2.)  I love how kids are real with you,...
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    Photographing Images With More Pizzazz
    • Sep 30, 2014

    Photographing Images With More Pizzazz

    DPS just published my latest article, and I am excited to share it with you! I’ve been doing this lesson for decades.  Yes, THAT long! ...
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    Improve Your Portrait Photography in 5 Minutes
    • Aug 6, 2014

    Improve Your Portrait Photography in 5 Minutes

    Here is a short article with tips to consider the next time you are photographing people… #publishedarticle #DPSarticle #photographytip...
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    How To Photograph Shy Adults
    • Jul 23, 2014

    How To Photograph Shy Adults

    Here is an article I wrote for some of my readers who read How To Photograph Shy Children and asked for tips on photographing adults! ...
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    Food Photography Tips
    • Jun 2, 2014

    Food Photography Tips

    Does this photo make you want to eat it? Food Photographers think this way. Food Photography can be simple to quite complicated where...
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    The Impact of Small Changes
    • Apr 28, 2014

    The Impact of Small Changes

    In case you missed this quick tip on my Facebook page, here it is… *QUIZ* These 2 images were taken 2 seconds apart. There is a HUGE...
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