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Articles for lifestyle family photographers from Photo Fuel.

  • Top 10 Discoveries of 2023

    for photographers, personal

    Top 10 Discoveries of 2023

    Full disclosure, I first got the idea for this from one of my favorite podcasts – The Lazy Genius. I weirdly enjoy these types of episodes and proceeded to come up with a list of my own so easily, I couldn’t not share it. My top 10 discoveries of 2023 include the art, products, practices,

    · 6 min read

  • photographer-trello-ideas

    for photographers

    How I use Trello for my photography business

    Sometimes tools and systems can feel daunting for creatives, but I promise that learning and using tools like Trello are totally worth it. I’m sharing about how I use Trello for my photography business because it’s been such a game-changer to the way I’m able to work smarter, reach my goals, and have more clarity

    · 5 min read

  • products by professional family photographer that make great gifts by

    for photographers

    Black Friday Deals for Family Photographers

    As a lifestyle family photographer, my gear list is minimal, but it still takes a host of tools and products to run my business well… and costs can add up. That’s why it’s such a good opportunity to take advantage of Black Friday deals for family photographers on software, education, gear, etc that can help

    · 3 min read

  • instagram-for-family-photographers

    for photographers, personal

    Do I need Instagram for my photography business?

    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 –

    · 6 min read

  • Interview on The Art And Soul Podcast

    for photographers

    Interview on The Art And Soul Podcast

    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

    · 2 min read

  • lifestyle family photo poses on master bed

    families, for photographers

    Big Feelings, Little Houses Project

    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

    · 2 min read

  • planning maternity leave as a family photographer

    for photographers, personal

    Planning maternity leave as a family photographer

    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.

    · 10 min read

  • What I read in 2022 (and my 2023 book list)

    for photographers, personal

    What I read in 2022 (and my 2023 book list)

    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

    · 4 min read

  • family photographer podcast interview

    client tips, families, for photographers

    Podcast Interview: Take the stress out of Family Photos

    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,

    · 2 min read

  • photograph families in any home

    for photographers

    How to photograph families in any home

    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

    · 4 min read