Why You Should Photograph Engagement Sessions
A lot of photographers I know cringe at the thought of doing an engagement session with their clients. They say it’s a pain, it’s not worth the ROI, and it’s just one more thing to add to their...
View ArticleRemembering Your Worth
One of the toughest things to learn in the photography industry is to learn how to value yourself. Going through art and photography school it was practically blasphemous to even hint at turning your...
View ArticleReview: Jerry Uelsmann & Maggie Taylor: This is not photography
Last week a link was making its rounds on social media reminding people of an artist documentary being shown publicly on Direct TV and much to my surprise it was of Jerry Uelsmann & Maggie Taylor....
View ArticleWedding Expos: Tips for Consideration by Photographers
Bridal show. The words often inspire polarized views within wedding photographers. Some loathe them, others love them. I happen to be a big fan. Yes they’re expensive, yes they are looooong days, yes...
View ArticleGet Low
One of the biggest “rules” out there in photography is to shoot level, shoot above, but never shoot someone from below. It’s unflattering, distorting, and people will hate the photo you take of them...
View ArticleLeica M Monochrom: User Review
First things first; this is not a technical user review. Anyone can look up facts about the nuts and bolts of this (or any) camera, therefore I’m not going to waste time with that. I’m concerned with...
View ArticleGoing the Extra Mile
There’s a truth we all have to face when we become photographers; there’s a lot of us. It used to be that image making was reserved for a small few who possessed the patience, technical skill, and...
View ArticleGear Review: ThinkTank TurnStyle 10
Over the years of photographing professionally, I’ve slowly lost my habit of taking photos for fun. It’s terrible & something I actively remind myself to work on because it’s so important to...
View ArticleGear Review: Mindshift Rotation 180 Pro
No one really expects to fall in love. It kind of just smacks you in the face when you least expect it. All of a sudden there’s an extra air of excitement, a little more spring in your step. This may...
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