Kristen and Henry’s Bishop Arts Engagement: How to Plan Your Engagement Session
Bishop Arts, We Love You. Bishop Arts is one of those “hidden gem” kind of neighborhoods, although not-so-hidden anymore. It's both sweet and charming yet booming with culture and street art. It's one of my favorite locations to visit when friends and family are visiting from out of state, and it's only 5 minutes away from downtown Dallas! When
Elegant Rustic Winter Wedding at Rustic Grace Estate
WINTER WEDDINGS January in Dallas is more like spring weather for my friends back in New England. Don’t get me wrong, I love the snow-covered grounds, a warm crackling fireplace, and all the green pines and red berry accents that you get in New England winter weddings. That being said, I’d be lying if I didn’t admit how
How to Make a GIF in Photoshop
GIFS are cool and so can you. GIFs have become my favorite way to incorporate little video bites into my Instagram feed. As a photographer, I had to get creative in ways to recycle my photos into fun, new content for my audience. GIFs are fun for ANY type of photographer to create, and they're also super easy
What To Wear To Your Family Portrait Session
What to Wear to Your Family Portrait Session One of the most common questions I get as a family portrait photographer when clients book a family portrait session is “what should we wear?”. Coordinating outfits between all family members can feel daunting, but it doesn’t have to be! Today, I want to share some tips for choosing your
How to Edit Photos Taken in Direct Sunlight in Lightroom
Shooting in Direct Sunlight Shooting in direct sunlight is most photographers' nightmare. When a client wants to schedule an outdoor photoshoot at noon, I abruptly talk them out of it and suggest better timeframes for better lighting conditions. But, sometimes shooting in bad lighting scenarios is unavoidable. For those times, I drafted a step-by-step workflow to help you
5 Elements of a Great Branding Photoshoot
BRANDING PHOTOGRAPHY Hiring a branding photographer isn’t always at the top of everybody’s To-Do list. But, speaking from experience, I know that businesses with expertly curated branding photography receive more exposure, inquiries, and sales. Whether you’re looking to launch a new business, give it a fresh look or simply get the word out about your amazing services, branding photography
Pan(dem)ic at the Disco
New Years' Eve Disco Themed Photoshoot Panic at the Disco reference? Clever, maybe. Tastefully used? Probably not. Jokes and Panic at the Disco references aside- around the world, NYE sounded a lot quieter this year. We all know that 2020 was a year full of unexpected challenges, hardships, and stress related to the COVID-19 pandemic. To brighten spirits and
8 Summer Wedding Color Palettes
Summer Wedding Season Summer is a popular season for weddings thanks to the warm weather, long days, lush greenery, and in-bloom flowers. While autumn and winter weddings pair beautifully with darker, earthy palettes, summer is versatile when it comes to colors that look great for the season. With so many options and with Pinterest being such an expansive source
6 Branding Color Palettes to Inspire Your Design
Being a branding photographer has opened my world up when it comes all the aspects that go into building a brand. Voice, colors, font pairings - all these things are chosen intentionally and work together to make a cohesive brand. For me, color is one of the most important parts to focus on as a photographer. Brand
5 Things You Need To Do Before Your Branding Session
Branding photography is a necessary investment if you want your business to be successful in today's online world. Branding photography builds your brand's reputation, helps you connect with customers, and is integral in launching successful online marketing campaigns. It's been proven time and time again that people respond to images far more often than printed words, so