How do you shoot outdoor ceremonies in harsh light? Let’s talk about it! We all know that when you’re shooting outdoors, the lighting is not always ideal… especially if the ceremony happens midday.   Imagine this…   It’s a beautiful summer day. The sun is shining bright in the clear blue sky with no clouds […]

Natural light is the best source of light. In short – it’s free, it’s abundant, and it doesn’t require any equipment. But how can you become a natural light photography pro at weddings and engagement sessions?! Here are some tips for getting the most out of your natural lighting:   1. What is Natural Light? […]

What’s the best time to schedule portrait sessions for the best natural light? Is it early in the morning, late in the evening, or somewhere in between? Taking advantage of natural light is important because it’s free, beautiful, and makes your clients look great.     The best time of day for pictures is early […]

One of the most underutilized Nikon camera settings is the ability to set your command dial to review images. This is huge!! This is a feature that a lot of Nikon shooters love about the Canon cameras, but didn’t know that they could set it up on their Nikon cameras as well. Using your command […]

If you want to learn how to make your memory cards last longer, you’re in the right place!   Would you believe me if I told you that in ten years of being a wedding photographer, I’ve never had a single corrupted card? Not a single one! And yes, I still have the same cards […]

What are the best SEO tips for wedding photographers? I get this questions a lot, which is why I’m going to answer it in today’s blog post.   One of the (many) reasons I love having a blog is that I get to answer other photographers’ questions about running a photography business. When I first […]

Have you heard about the HoneyBook smart files? I have exciting news for you! As you may already know, I’ve been using HoneyBook as my business management tool for many years now. This week, they released a brand new feature called Smart Files.   Smart Files allow you to combine elements of your booking process […]

In this blog post I’m going to show you how to take epic sparkler exit photos at weddings! A couple of weeks ago I shared my 5 Must-Have Camera Accessories for Wedding Photographers and received a lot of questions about the Joby GorillaPod Tripod, particularly how I use it for sparkler exits.   “I am […]

These camera accessories were delivered to my door this week, which was perfect timing as I’m gearing up for a wedding this weekend. My second shooters always bring cool camera accessories to weddings, and I’m so excited to share with you some of my favorites and must-haves.   1. The Joby GorillaPod Tripod   I’ve […]

Flying with your camera gear can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be that way! I’ve traveled overseas with my equipment many times, and here are some tips I’ve learned along the way!   1. Travel Light Only bring your must-have equipment on the trip! If you know me, you know that when I […]