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Last week, my privacy was violated. I got a disturbing text to my personal phone from an unidentified number saying they got it from Instagram (and other creepy things). That text coupled with a few unwelcome phone calls AND a hacking scare really shook me about the open online world. It got me thinking –
I recently had the opportunity to chat with Lisa from The Milky Way in this interview on The Art and Soul podcast. We talked all about building sustainable systems as a family photographer and building confidence when shooting in homes! Lisa and I dug into the ins and outs of how to build a foundation
Behind the project The Big Feelings Little Houses project is an ongoing experiment celebrating the big personality that unfolds in the nooks and crannies of home. It was born out of a desire to bring a new angle to representing artistic family photography in media through more diverse environments than only those that are ultra-styled
families, Featured sessions, for photographers
Making family photos with special needs kids can offer some unique challenges, but is also such a beautiful collaboration between the family and artist. Each time I work with this family, their radiating joy spills over in multitudes. I’ve photographed them at home several times, but this time, they wanted to give my petite sessions
Planning maternity leave as a family photographer – even as an entrepreneur or small business owner in general – can feel overwhelming and exciting at the same time. You are in complete control and… oh, shoot, you’re in complete control. There’s no paid time off. There are no set-in-stone dates for your leave or return.
Another year, another list of amazing reads I got my hands on and the ones I can’t wait to grab! Here, I’ll share the books that shaped me last year, and the 2023 book list I have on tap ahead. Even if it’s just a page a day, somehow picking up a good book is
client tips, families, for photographers
I was recently interviewed by sleep and wellness coach Allison Egidi, the host of How Long Till Bedtime, about how to take the stress out of family photos. Allison’s podcast tackles important topics around health and wellness for parents and kids, and given that fall photos are a popular but often stressful event for families,
In-home family photography is rising in popularity, but many photographers feel confused about how to photograph families in any home with creativity and confidence. Especially homes that may not be perfectly styled, spacious, well-lit, or even tidy. **This family was moving the week of our session, so their entire loft apartment was covered in boxes
There are always so many moving pieces to building a photography business, so it’s easy to get stuck. As family photographers, we often start scrappy – we have a passion and we want to make a living with it, so we pull bits and pieces together for this puzzle of meaning and capturing, but also
These 5 decisions were the most strategic steps I implemented to grow my family photography business since I started 10 years ago. Over time, they built upon each other to help me not just “get seen,” but to get to work with clients who were truly a great fit for my style, personality, and profitability.
Photographing a family with special needs children can be a challenge, but also a beautiful opportunity. These families are largely underrepresented but desire and deserve the impact of beautiful, meaningful family photos just as much as any other family. As I walked into this home on a Saturday morning, two kids were pouring bowls of
I was recently interviewed on The Bokeh Podcast, where I talked with Nathan Holritz of Photographer’s Edit all about how to simplify workflow in your family photography business. We dug into details like: We also tackled the misconception that once you create systems, you’re stuck with them –because that is SO NOT the case. Building