Find out what the most common complaints I hear about previous photography experiences and how I structure my sessions to avoid these types of mistakes with each individual client.

Helpful suggestions for how you can overcome some of the most common struggles with Holiday Cards this season and hopefully make the experience something you enjoy instead of dread!

Learn what being a Certified Professional Photographer means, what the rigorous process for professional photographer certification is, and what benefits this has for you!

There are a lot of things we spend money on! Find out exactly why family photography is a smart thing to buy and the top 5 reasons why you should spend money on portraits instead of something else…

Learn the strategies and tips I use to get things accomplished during the day, how I structure my schedule, and how everyone can coexist in a household with two working parents and kids who are at home…

Often selecting a necklace for portraits is difficult because it’s so hard to know whether a piece of jewelry will look right with the neckline, whether it will overpower the outfit, or maybe even cause problems when the person wearing it moves around…

It seems that a lot of parents really want those perfect smiles in family portraits. While that’s definitely something we aim for during a family photo session, it’s never a guarantee…

It is a wonderful thing that so many families I work with have dogs. And often, it comes as a surprise to parents that they can include the family pet in their portrait session…

For some reason we expect to be able to pick out outfits for our family portraits ourselves. In this post, you’ll find out exactly WHY it’s so hard to select clothing for everyone to wear during a family photo session and the process I personally use to style each and every family I work with…

As someone who feels truly uncomfortable in front of the camera, I had to do a bit of soul-searching to discover the real reason WHY that is. In this post, you’ll find out the REAL reason why we are so miserable when it comes to photos of ourselves and what you can do about it…

It doesn’t matter whether we’re undergoing a global epidemic quarantine or are simply trying to get through a typical day with our children. In the end, there are some things that we should all keep in mind so we can remember what’s actually important…

When you book a family portrait experience, it takes a little more preparation than simply rolling out of bed in the morning. Especially when children are involved, there are a few things you should definitely be doing the morning of your photoshoot…

If you’re lucky enough to be doing a portrait session with a hair & makeup artist (this is an option for family sessions and included with all Personal Branding photoshoots), there are a few things you should do the morning of to prepare…

We have all grown up with our parents asking us to “Say Cheese” for the camera. I guess it should come as no surprise that most of us are doing the same exact thing with our own children. But when it comes to professional photography, the everyday approach simply doesn’t cut it…

When it comes to my photography, keeping things simple means that certain elements become more important than one would expect. Things like color, for instance, can either enhance the portrait or become too distracting…

We seem to get busier every year. And every year, we often have to make trade-offs, like forgoing the holiday cards. But when we make a short term decision to spare ourselves the inconvenience, we don’t realize the extent of the choice we are making…

One of the most challenging hurdles to overcome when photographing children is to make sure their portraits are actually in focus. Children tend to move around a lot, don’t sit still, and are lightening-quick. And when you’re a professional photographer, you can’t rely on luck…

Posing doesn’t have to look old-fashioned and obvious. It could be organic and flattering, and it an essential part of looking great in photos for those of us who aren’t natural-born models. This post is all about what goes into posing a family (big and small), my approach to getting those relaxed group images, and yes - even using posing to achieve candid shots that a lot of families absolutely love as part of their session.

Coming off of summer break, the first day of school usually involves getting up way earlier than you’re used to, making lunches, and getting the kids ready and out the door (hopefully with some time for coffee in between). So on that first day…..

Cameras have megapixel resolutions that capture every single pore, crease, and eyelash. And if you’re not a model, that amount of detail can be scary. Retouching helps us regular people look our best in photos. It allows us to not worry about that pimple that came out of nowhere….