This is me around 217 lbs. I'm overweight...a lot. I never intended to ever get this big. Do any of us? Yet, here I am. When I was growing up, I was one of the lucky ones who never struggled with weight. That all changed when I had my 1st child. It's like my body threw in the towel. As ... [Read More]
What I learned when Mom was gone
A few weeks ago, I got a phone call saying my mom was dying. We were expecting it sometime in the near future but not 3 weeks after Christmas! Five days later she was gone. Do you know what we did the whole week she was on hospice? We went through all the photos, pulling out ones with ... [Read More]
10 Gift ideas for the shutterbug in your family
Christmas is just around the corner! Only 5 more Fridays! I don’t know about you, but I can also use gift ideas, especially now that my kids have outgrown the toy aisle at Walmart. So here are some ideas on what to buy for your photography obsessed family member—in no particular order. Pretty ... [Read More]
What is my photographer talking about?? Words we say and what they mean…part 2
Last week, we began talking about some of the terms that photographers use in Part 1. This week we are going to finish some of the more common ones. Low-resolution digital files Digital files that are considered low-resolution are sized small. They are usually sized for smaller ... [Read More]
What is my photographer talking about?? Words we say and what they mean…part 1
Hiring a photographer can get overwhelming especially with all the unfamiliar photography terms we use. To make it worse, we all have different terms for the same thing! Let’s break down a few of the more common ones. Session fee (also called sitting fee) A session fee is the initial ... [Read More]
6 tips to take better photos
Since last week we talked about what photos to take during the holidays, this week I’m going to give you a few tips to help you out. You don’t have to have a fancy camera—a point & shoot or a phone camera will work, too. Remember, the goal is to record the moment! Don’t be afraid of ... [Read More]
Things to photograph October – December
October is right around the corner and with it the holiday frenzy. I love this time of year for decorating! Halloween gets put out in September. Some of those decorations morph into Thanksgiving décor (I’ve been known to turn a jack-o’-lantern around to serve double-duty!). And then there’s ... [Read More]
What are you paying for when you hire a photographer?
It gets so confusing when you are in the search for a photographer and everyone has a wide range of prices and products. The terminology we use isn’t always helpful either. So what exactly are you paying for? A lot of people assume that they are just paying for the hour or two a photographer is ... [Read More]
Why DIY newborn photos is not always a good idea
Babies are special little creatures! They turn our world upside-down…in a good way! We have waited months (sometimes years!) for them to get here and then we can’t remember life without them. We will do anything to care for and protect them. We don’t want to forget anything, so we take ... [Read More]
5 Things You as a Client Can Do To Prepare for Your Photo Session
You have finally found a photographer that can take some family photos for you. Now, it is time to plan your session. A lot of photographers will have a general plan already—after all, it’s in their best interest for your photos to look their best, as well! However, successful photo ... [Read More]
