Hopes for the New Year

Hopes for the New Year

I am hoping this year to start getting more photo shoots and working toward goals I had made in 2019 that 2020 robbed me of. I see a bright future and I am ready to work to get there.

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My Favorite Christmas Gift to Give

My Favorite Christmas Gift to Give

So a little non-photography here but it’s Christmas time and I feel it is ok to deviate from my norm. The holidays are always ripe with shopping and finding the perfect gifts and as a creator, artist, and photographer I tend to like to do unique presents. I also adore supporting other artisans so I do start my shopping process pretty early every year.

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What is Commercial Photography Usage?

What is Commercial Photography Usage?

In my experience a lack of education and basic understanding seem to be a huge part of the issue when it comes to what is and what is not commercial photography usage. This isn’t just limited to the basic population, but businesses, and professionals seem to have a lack of understanding what commercial is and means.

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How to plan a fun Christmas Shoot

How to plan a fun Christmas Shoot

I am not big on themed photoshoots. Namely because the images have a very short shelve life in my own personal opinion. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t a subset of clients out there who don’t want themed sessions. In fact it is the opposite there is a great many who want themed sessions for the fun and novelty of it.

In fact even people like myself who believe they have a short shelve life sometimes get inspired and sometimes desire to do one because they can be very fun.

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Trick of the Trade

Trick of the Trade

In photography photographers get an intense urge to buy and own gear. A lot of it can definitely be attributed to the new toy thirst, some for the ability to grow, and others because it brings perceived status.

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