Photography for bloggers (part 1)
You're thinking about writing, content calendars, marketing on social media, collaborations, and the actual creation process that happens behind the scenes every week.
Photography doesn't need to be something else to worry about, so here are the first 5 things...
Photo recipe: go modern for the engagement ring
When you walk in the main doors at Populous, there's this gorgeous shiplap-like wall that feels ultra modern and completely chic. It was a great spot for me to photograph the ring because...
Should you shoot JPEG or RAW?
I remember asking Mr Jones in high school if I should shoot jpeg or raw. He went into detail about the size of the image and all the advantages of each, but I mostly remember him telling me that there was no reason not to shoot...
Unposed tips for natural photos
What if posing a couple was simpler than ordering take out?
Or am I the only one who is a little obsessed with takeout, no dishes, and an evening just talking away?
What if posing was so simple that you didn't feel like you were really even posing someone...
How to rock split toning like an editing ninja
You know that little "Split Toning" section in Lightroom?
Maybe it gets overlooked or maybe it just feels too intimidating. Maybe you wonder how to use it to claim your photographic voice in the industry.
Whatever the case, let's dig into this feature. Here's what you need to know...
The secret to consistent editing
I use this every time I open Lightroom. While you’re editing, keep it open next to Lightroom and get consistent edits every single time.
Portra vs Fuji: Which film type are you?
Which film type are you? Are you more of a vibrant Portra shooter or a cool-and-neutral Fuji shooter?
First things first: you get to decide! There are no wrong answers here. The only thing I want you to do is get rid of every image you have in your head right now. In a world where we can view anyone's work with simple scrolling, we need to step back. So block out all of the images that come to your mind when I say "film" or "portra" or "fuji." What images remain? What inspires...
5 times to use your reflector
It was Kristina's wedding day and she wanted to take bridal photos under the age-old tree where they would soon tie the knot. It was the middle of the day and there were bright spots on the ground from where the sun found its way through the tall tree. Kristina completely trusted me and I knew she would be willing to switch up the location if we needed, but I wanted to make the spot work for her! Plus, it was beautiful.
I knew there were 2 big issues happening with the combination of the location and time of day. First, the bright spots...
I made a free light and airy preset for you!
I have a gift for you today that has been in the works for two years. Years! When I first brought Jenna onto our team as our photo editor, I realized pretty quick that I needed an easier way for her to edit. She didn't have thousands of hours of editing experience and I didn't wanted to make it as easy and beautiful...