

Chesapeake Elopement and Wedding Photographer and Videographer .. C + F March 2018
They met on the USS Roosevelt. She was working and training someone and he walked past her and couldn't even speak. He interrupted her...


NEON Glow in the Dark Wedding Shoot Hot Pink, Orange and Lime Green
This shoot was a team effort for sure. Four photographers, one make up professional and one florist and LOTS of effort, coordination and...


Chesapeake Arboretum Engagement Session Virginia Wedding Photographer - (R + P )
Rebecca and Preston met online. They dated. Some time later, they went for a walk while he was at school at Virginia Military Institute...


How to Spot a Photography Scam
Have you ever gotten this email, “hi, I’m ______ and I need photo services for my family reunion and do you take credit card?” I know I...


Maternity Session Gender Reveal
Christal Marshall is a mom of three, photographer, videographer, homeschooler and just a straight hustler. She was voted top 20 wedding...


Simple Lighting Hacks
Lighting does not have to be complicated to be good. Lighting doesn't have to be expensive to be good. Here you go behind-the-scenes with...


Studio on the CHEAP: building your lighting knowledge
Christal Marshall is a mom of three, photographer, videographer, homeschooler and just a straight hustler. She was voted top 20 wedding...


Chesapeake Wedding and Engagement Photography: Studio Session K and S
Christal Marshall is a mom of three, photographer, videographer, homeschooler and just a straight hustler. She was voted top 20 wedding...


glow in dark teen session at the studio
We had so much fun hanging out with these ladies at the studio- hosting a glow-in-the-dark party. I love these kinds of sessions- it's...


All you need to know about submitting your photography to get published (Plus over 40+ blogs to subm
Want to get your work out there, but don't know where to start? Let me walk you through what publishers are looking for, PLUS over 40 bl


We are all in this together- New podcast episode
Hey everyone! It is Christal Marshall from www.lifewithacamerapluskids.com (my podcast site) and today were going to just unpack the...


How to take better Instagram photos of everyday moments. Chesapeake Family Photography.
You look through your friend’s gorgeous Instagram feed and you get jealous- their photos are gorgeous and yours look like a hot mess. Let...


How Do I Get myself out there?
Waiting for your email to buzz or your phone to ring? It might not be your work. It's your marketing. In fact, 90% of what I do is...


Make Your Own DIY DSLR IPad Photobooth
We have been with families, seniors and weddings for over five years, but the number one thing that we always get asked to do is...


Finding your niche .. new on the podcast
For those of you that don’t know, we started a podcast called “life with a camera plus kids.” It’s a podcast for mom entrepreneurs,...





