Photography

Out of all of the factors when taking photos, I will always argue that light is the most important. That’s why I (and so many others) spend so much time perfecting our own lighting techniques and teaching them to others. As I’ve covered in previous blog posts, there is an art to picking the right […]

Interested in my entire blog series about light? Find all the posts here. When I first started shooting, one of the most overwhelming aspects was choosing where to have my subject stand. I chose based on the background and a faulty idea of what light might look good. Learning quickly spot the good light mitigate […]

When you’re thinking about taking better photographs, you probably think about things like composition and background and posing. All of these things are important, but, in most circumstances, the key to taking better photographs is better light. This post is going to explain the different types of outdoor light, so you can start to identify […]

We all know that the holidays are busy, especially for creators and bloggers. There are a lot of expectations in terms of gift guides, content, and all of the other responsibilities of being an influencer around the season. Which is why I created my November holiday package. Get all of your seasonal content taken care […]

Lessons Behind the Lens is a series documenting the different tips and tricks I’ve learned from collaborating and shooting. The music pounded in my ears as the lights changed paths and colors around the edges of the stage at the DreamWalk Fashion Show. A girl with dark hair and combat boots was singing her heart […]

Lessons Behind the Lens is a series documenting the different tips and tricks I’ve learned from collaborating and shooting. My second favorite thing about Liz (the Self Love Stylist behind Liz Wears What) is her style that feels so seamlessly chic, but also professional. My most favorite thing about? Her infectious energy and laugh. Quippy, […]

You know the meme that says “They Always Understand the Assignment” over an actor or actress who really goes for whatever roles are pictured below the text? That also applies to Sarah. As we work through the process of planning our next photo shoot, she hones in on every detail, from location to vibe to […]

Even though my days as a travel blogger are over, that doesn’t mean I don’t appreciate a clothing company dedicated to keeping their clients looking cute while keeping their luggage light. Splice Clothing is a woman-owned apparel company that makes reversible clothes so you can take less with you when you travel but still have […]

“Hello!” From the moment that I heard Olivia’s slight Southern twang over the phone, I was already charmed. So much so that I lost a little bit of my own filter. “Oh my god, I forgot that people in North Carolina have a Southern twang!” Seriously. That’s was the first thing I said to Olivia […]

“Am I Cinderella?” Z grinned at me as she looked at the back of my camera in the middle of the row of lavender plants growing around us. Maybe it is because I spend too much time on Instagram, but I have always had this dream of shooting in one of those sprawling fields of […]

“Your hair is so cool.” One of the young girls cooed at Ange as her and her friend finished taking photos and walked by us on the path. “I just love coming here. Its like everything here is a muse. So inspiring for creative energy.” There are plenty of reasons that I love shooting with […]

“I don’t think he’s going to propose, but, there’s, like, a really slim chance. I just wanted you to know.” Z’s text came a few hours before the couples session we had planned for her and her then boyfriend, who is now her fiancé. Whenever people ask me about the most nerve-wracking shoot I’ve ever […]