This post is for all you lipstick lovers out there, especially you brides-to-be. You’ll want to choose the perfect lip color for your engagement and bridal portraits, and of course your big day. There’ll never be another time where you’ll be photographed as extensively, and at so many different angles. Keep reading for the 8 … Read more
No flash, on-camera flash, flash that is bounced? Which is best? Bouncing your flash leads to gorgeous, diffused lighting that brings out the best in whoever or whatever you’re photographing. It’s easy to do and you’ll love the results. Bounce flash is a technique every photographer should be using as a matter of course. Check … Read more
Over the years as a photographer, I’ve come to rely heavily on DSLR camera accessories. Some are absolutely essential while others are what I call semi-essential because I can live without them, but wouldn’t want to. Photography can get expensive fairly quickly so paring down accessories that will truly enhance your business is vital. Check … Read more
I don’t know about you but I love Lightroom and Photoshop presets and actions. They’re fun and easy to use and they’re incredible time-savers. Plus, they’ll make your images look fantastic. In this post, I’ll be unpacking the features of 10 different actions and presets from a great online company called A Color Story. If … Read more
Have you been thinking about buying Photoshop, but are intimidated by the learning process? I understand how you feel. Photoshop is a powerful editor that can transform your everyday images into works of art, but it does take a while to learn. The best way to tackle this robust software is to commit to learning … Read more
Are you new to the photography world? Maybe your dream is to become a wedding photographer, or to specialize in family portraiture or newborn photography, but you have no clue where to begin. It can be frustrating figuring out those first steps. Here are 5 ways to promote your photography business. 1. Creating A Website … Read more
Icons are a fun way to customize your graphics, images, and other projects. If you love icons and you love Photoshop, you’ll love this post because I’m going to teach you how to use Font Awesome in Photoshop. Font Awesome is the web’s default vector icon set used by names like TV Guide, NBC News, … Read more
As photographers it’s important to know the color temperature of any given light source in order to get crisp, clear, realistic-looking photographs. There’s nothing worse than wonky color casts to ruin an otherwise great picture. What’s great about Kelvin is you can manually select your color temperature based on your light source. Understanding Kelvin and … Read more