How long does a photo session take? How much of your day do you need to dedicate to this investment? It depends on what kind of images we’re taking, where we’re taking them, and more. In this post, I’ll walk through the average session lengths for some of the different types and some factors that…
One of the first things I ask any new client is why they inquired with me. More times than not, their response includes, “Your portraits seem to bring people’s personalities to life! I can tell it’s really the person being photographed, and I want that for my images.” It’s one of the biggest compliments as…
Call this a veiled attempt to vent my latest frustration at a former portrait inquiry asking, “Why are your images so expensive?!” Firstly, I’m worth it. Secondly, I don’t think everyone realizes how much time and energy goes into editing a single image after the portrait session. Not all photographers edit the same way or…
Why You Need A Corporate Headshot Also known as business or professional headshots, corporate headshots are necessary for anyone in the modern working world. Whether you’re working a typical 9 to 5 for a large company or as a freelancer on your own terms, a good headshot is everything for landing new work or a…
I believe we should all print portraits. Sure, Instagram and Facebook are the usual hubs to display images, but there’s nothing better than walking around my home and seeing incredible art pieces on my walls, coffee tables, and bookshelves. Each piece is a walk down memory lane with a series of emotions. Now, I know…
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 it’s taken me a long time to learn how to direct my subjects properly, so they look good in front of my camera. There are…
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…
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…
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, but you’ve got a zillion places in your home to choose from as well! Even if you don’t think you have an artistic eye for…
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?
