Posts in Photography Education
Tips for Soothing a Fussy Baby during a Newborn Session

Everybody loves photos of the newborn baby sleeping sweetly or looking contentedly awake, but how difficult is it to actually achieve those photos and are there tricks to getting the baby to lay so contentedly? As a lifestyle newborn photographer, and a mom to three, I have learned a few things over the years that have helped me in my newborn sessions and I am sharing those with you here today.

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Mistakes you might be making as a photographer

Photography is an art, there is no doubt about that, but that doesn’t mean that there isn’t technique and technical aspects to master. There are definitely considerations when it comes to the difference between amateur and professional photography

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Photography Tools That Help Me Run My Business

When I first started my business, I started with the bare minimum of essentials needed to keep everything running. Over time, I have invested in several tools that have not only made my business run smoothly, but have also made my life easier, and helped me to grow my business.

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River Family Fall Photoshoot

Something that is worth saying about family photography is that getting good photos of young kids is not always easy…I am here to tell you that it is still not only possible to get good photos of your child, but it is totally worth it to capture their personality and I have a few tricks up my sleeve to make it happen.

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How to Photograph Under Cloudy Skies

At the beginning of the summer here in Idaho we had a few days that were very cloudy. Often as photographers, we can get caught up in wanting the famed golden hour light, and so clouds in the forecast can be a bit of a downer. However, cloudy skies do not have to ruin a photoshoot, and in fact may actually help make it something epic.

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Lifestyle Newborn Session in One Room with One Light Source

As a lifestyle newborn photographer, I am used to photographing my subject in all types of settings and often with little light. Prior to walking into a client’s home for a newborn session, all I know for sure is that I am going to make beautiful photos of the growing family in their home, regardless of what their home looks like or how much light it has.

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What to Wear for a Family Photoshoot

Sometimes figuring out what to wear to a family photo shoot can feel like more of a feat than the photo shoot itself. Here are a few guidelines and recommendation to help get you on the right track and to help ensure you will love your photos for years to come!

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