How I get great results in midday sun

July 19, 2021  •  Leave a Comment
Photographers typically avoid scheduling outdoor portraits at a time when the sun is bright and overhead. This is because the sun casts harsh, unflattering shadows on your face. This is shown in the following photo, which I shot without any lights, special gear, or special camera settings. I can greatly improve upon this by using a technique tha...
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Why create wall art with your family photos?

March 02, 2019
When I shoot family portraits, I always encourage my clients to purchase prints or canvas wraps for wall art. Why? Because your digital photos will sit in some folder on your computer, where you never see them. Sure, they're always available if you look for them, but wall art is there for you to admire whenever you want and with no effort. Just wal...
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7 Tips for Preparing for Your Winter Photo Session

January 08, 2018  •  3 Comments
Some people shy away from winter sessions because, well, it's cold. But winter sessions make for some prime photo ops, so don't write off the brr months. 1. Keep tracking the weather. Those white winter days after a lot of snowfall can result in some seriously gorgeous photographs. Booking two months out probably won't work, and you'll instead wan...
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2017 holiday family portrait promotion

November 07, 2017  •  2 Comments
Announcing my 2017 holiday promotion! Treat yourself and your family to a memorable holiday photo with 20% off one of my portrait packages, plus a $100 gift certificate. A portrait gift certificate is the ultimate gift! Choose the package that is right for you, or create your own custom package. Digital package - $395 (regularly $495) 90-minute p...
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2016 holiday family portrait promotion

October 16, 2016  •  2 Comments
Announcing my 2016 holiday promotion! Treat yourself and your family to a memorable holiday photo with $100 off my basic portrait package. You get: 60 minute photo session in your home or at my studio Three prints, up to 8 x 10, mounted on mat board and ready for framing Digital copies of all prints All prints are of professional quality, and i...
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