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A blog collection of tips and tricks for your Atlanta portrait and headshot sessions, and some recaps of my past work with amazing clients.
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Quick Posing Techniques For Great Pictures
One of the most common fears I hear from my clients is that they don’t know how to pose. And I think that’s fair – posing isn’t always intuitive, and…
The Benefits of Photographing Tethered Headshots
One of my most painful experiences was showing a client their headshots from the back of my camera and getting their approval during the session, only to show them the…
Use Natural Reflectors For Better Portraits & Selfies
If you’ve ever wondered about the difference between good and outstanding photos, it usually comes down to composition, posing, and lighting. With the rise of mobile phones, we’ve all slowly…
How I Plan A Portrait Session
Over the years, I’ve noticed a handful of things that routinely make for a successful portrait session: avoid the rain if you can, planning makes for better photos, and asking…
My Top 2021 Moments
Where 2020 was a year of some rude awakenings and good victories, 2021 was a year of growth and change moments for me. I revamped my photography business in many…
Should I Hire a Flash or Natural Light Portrait Photographer?
If you’re looking for a photographer for your next portrait session, one of the big questions you may end up with is: should I hire a flash photographer or a…
How to Display Photos in Your Home
Saying you want to print your gorgeous portraits is one thing, but what’s the best way to display your photos in your home? Not only are there numerous print options,…
Atlanta Portrait Photographer Studio & Gear Walkthrough
I have way too much photography equipment. Scratch that – I have a lot of gear. Each piece serves a purpose too. Of course, there’s some overlap between a few…
Why You Should Get Portrait Wall Art of Yourself
When you walk into someone’s home, one of the first things you may see is pictures or paintings on the walls. First, the standard travel photos are up, maybe some…
The Difference Between Yearbook Photos And Senior Portraits
Oh, school picture day. An event that brings back lots of cringy memories and pictures we’d rather not see ever again. Well, for many of us. If you’re one of the lucky ones who had great yearbook photos, congratulations! But, you know friends who did not get great headshots in the yearbook over the years. Now for your senior year, you still have to get the standard yearbook photo. But what if you want to do some more portraits? What if you want some additional images for graduation invitations, maybe another shot or two for your yearbook, and even some printed art for the parental units to hang on the walls at home?
