

Finding Fresh Inspiration in the Mundane
It was a muddy afternoon in February. The sun had finally peek through the clouds after being 25 and snowy all week. So I wanted to be...


Why I am Not Afraid of My Kids Getting Messy
So it was finally 66 degrees today. After sleet/snow for the past TWO weeks. I needed to be outside! So we took a bike ride. After a few...


Finding Your Photography Style in Three Words.
I have shot photos since 2011 with a SLR and many, many years before with with a variety of cameras. And believe me, I have gone through...


The Moments When I am The MOST Proud of My Kids
So today, I had a parent "win" moment. My daughter finally sat down at the library touch screen computer to play some games and a little...


Watch Me Edit A Real Shoot In Under 10 mins.
So here is a little video how I edit my photos. My editing style is very pure, natural and simple. Even though I would like to get into...


Do You Only Give "Perfect" Photos to Your Client? I Know I Don't.
Can you tell what's wrong with the photo above? I cut off his hand! Limb chopping, number one "no-no" while taking portraits. But you...


Are You Afraid to Shoot In Cold Weather? You Shouldn't Be.
The winter time is always a slow season for the outdoor photographer. It's like as soon as it turns November, no one wants to be outside....


Why I Limit Screen Time
So I came home from church today. The kids' behavior was pretty good at church, considering that we had to be there through 2.5...


What I've Learned From Being a "Pastor's Wife."
I was inspired to write this blog post from several converations that I've had with people. It's like as soon as I mention that my...


When It's Okay to Sit Around and "Do Nothing."
So I am sitting watching the 8th puppet show of the day. Before this, we were playing train set at the children's museum for over an...


Clearing a Space in Your Crazy (Kid-Filled) Life For Pictures
So my daughter was going out on a "Daddy-Daughter" date and she looked SO cute! So of course I wanted pictures of her. But my house was...


Comparing Yourself To Other Photographers
I was feeling pretty discouraged this week. I got some photographer envy really bad. I was looking on another photographer's facebook....


8 Different Ways to Display Your Photos
Everytime people come over to my house, they love seeing all the photos around. I LOVE printing photos. I make a basic photo album every...


What Makes a Good Wedding Location (For Pictures)
So with wedding season coming up, the most important question that a bride has to ask herself is "Where do we want to get married?" Then...


Should You Have Your Wedding At an Aquarium?
I have seen weddings at many places, from churches to art museums. But I think the growing trend is having your wedding at an aquarium!...





