We are living in a digital age when so much of our lives is found stored on our social media feeds, our smartphones, our desktops and even tucked away on dust collecting external hard drives. A few years ago, I realized that while I loved the digital age we were living in, I missed certain things ... READ the POST
Capturing Childhood With A 100 Days of Summer Photography Project
Summer is my absolute favorite time of the year to document the lives of my boys. I find myself with my camera in hand daily, capturing images of our many moments together. Whether we are lounging by the pool or hiking on one of our favorite hiking trails, summer images are some of my favorite ones ... READ the POST
25 Best Everyday Moments to Capture of Your Child + Free Checklist
I didn’t really begin taking photos regularly until my oldest son was born at the end of 2005. It was then that I delved into photography and started snapping pictures...A LOT. During that time, I was still in the realm of just pointing the camera and shooting, but even so, I treasure those earlier ... READ the POST
Capturing the Magic of Childhood Through Play
Over the years and especially during my photography journey, I have been obsessed with capturing the magic of childhood through everyday play. This wasn't always the case, and at one point, I tried a more traditional, portrait style photography with my kids. During those first months of trying to ... READ the POST
10 Creative Photography Projects You Should Try
Starting a creative photography project is a great way to document your life in a unique way, as well as allow you to grow as a photographer, both technically and creatively. When I first started learning and embarking on my photography journey, I was obsessed with so many different creative ... READ the POST
My #1 Photography Resource
About 6 years ago, after my youngest son was born, I decided to learn to shoot manual photography. That decision, in itself, was pretty daunting, to say the least. The amount of information on the internet was plentiful, but I felt like I had no real direction and didn't know where to begin. I ... READ the POST
4 Composition Tips To Improve Your Photography
Whether you are taking photos with your mobile phone, point and shoot or your DSLR, composition is key to taking good photos. Composition is the placement of your subjects or other important visual elements within a frame. With good composition, you can totally transform your image. Not only does ... READ the POST
How To Organize Your Digital Photos
Organizing your digital photos is a huge step in making sure that your memories are forever preserved. I haven't always been great at digital photo file organization. It has been a struggle for more years than not. But I currently have a good system in place that has alleviated so much anxiety and ... READ the POST
My Camera Equipment – What’s In My Bag?
People often ask me what type of camera equipment I use or recommend. I'm not a professional, by any means, but I am an avid hobbyist photographer, constant learner, and lover of the arts. I love to study my craft, whether it is photography, design or even blogging. I am an information junkie, so I ... READ the POST