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So, Your Kid Found a Photo Online…— Tales from the Photography Trenches

So, Your Kid Found a Photo Online…— Tales from the Photography Trenches

You never know what’s going to land in your inbox as a photographer. Wedding inquiries, print orders, spam from someone promising to make me “Instagram famous” for $9.99… and then there are the other messages.

The kind where someone politely asks you to take down a photo you took years ago because… well, it’s “embarrassing.”

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To the Girl Who Gave It All Away--A Letter to the Younger Me

To the Girl Who Gave It All Away--A Letter to the Younger Me

But here’s what you don’t know yet:

There will be people who take. And take.
And never give anything back.

You will be called difficult the first time you say no.
You will be ignored the first time you send a bill.
You will be blocked when you ask to be paid fairly.

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Barrel Racing Through the Cosmos: Experience Over Templates

Barrel Racing Through the Cosmos: Experience Over Templates

What started as a captured moment during a barrel race became something more: a visual story infused with motion, mood, and a sense of cosmic energy. I created this image for fun, as a way to blend my skills into a single artistic cover image that reflects both my brand and my creative style.

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Why the Godox AD200 (Pocket Flash)

Why the Godox AD200 (Pocket Flash)

As a photographer who's juggled everything from natural light to strobe setups, I can say this: the Godox AD200 hits a sweet spot I didn’t know I needed. It’s powerful, compact, versatile, and honestly, kind of fun to shoot with.

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Spring Fever Ranch Show

Spring Fever Ranch Show

Ranching shows are relatively new for me to photograph, typically because my network is in the contest world. However the arena I have been shooting at the past year has starting having a host of different shows allowing me to branch out with my shooting.

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Pitfalls of Real Estate Photography

Pitfalls of Real Estate Photography

Real estate photography is all about showcasing a property in its best light, but even seasoned photographers can fall into certain traps. Here are some of the most common pitfalls to avoid when shooting real estate:

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