Please Don’t Pick That Photo
The struggle of letting my clients pick images that they love and guiding them to images that are photographically better
Photo Work
My Top 2022 Moments
A recap of the 2022 year for me
Editing A Portrait From Start to Finish
Ever wondered what goes into editing a portrait? Watch how I edit a dramatic image and learn about my favorite tools for editing.
Flashpoint AD200 Non-Technical Review
Major features and walkthrough of what I like and don’t like about the Flashpoint AD200 as a portrait and wedding photographer.
Quick Posing Techniques For Great Pictures
You don’t have to be a model to pose like a professional! There are a several posing tips & tricks to help you look awesome in your pictures.
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 same images later on my computer and get very different feedback. There’s an obvious benefit to seeing pictures on a larger scale that helps reveal…
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 become photographers with that piece of technology in our pockets. And I’m sure you can recall moments where you’ve taken a picture with your iPhone…
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 someone to think of their favorite dirty joke leads to amazing expressions. Maybe it’s my engineering background or just how I was raised, but I’m…
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 ways, changed jobs (the engineering life), tweaked my routines, and updated my priorities. So I’m really excited about how my 2021 ended and how 2022…
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 pieces, but there’s nothing in my bag I don’t use. I have such a robust gear kit because I photograph portrait sessions on location, headshots…
