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
What to Wear to your Senior Portrait Session
Planning for your senior portrait session can feel daunting. It's most likely your first time having professional portraits taken, and you want to make sure everything is just right- the location, your outfit, your hair, everything. My goal is to make you look and feel your best in photos, and here is my advice to help you
Best Places to Take Senior Portraits In Western Massachusetts
This list has been long overdue. I've been working with seniors since 2012 throughout Western Massachusetts, and I've been lucky to shoot in some really cool places. I'm hoping this post will help both students looking to plan their senior portrait session and other photographers hoping to scope out some fun new locations for their clients too. I
How I’ve Worked On My Business During Quarantine
Hello self-employed friend! If you're anything like me, you're finding yourself on an unwanted, unpaid vacation and feeling anxious. I've been on an emotional roller coaster, happily sipping gin and tonic on my patio one minute and letting feelings of helplessness creep in the next. I'll admit that working on my business during this time has been
4 Books to Read When You Need Motivation
I've been called a pessimist many times in my life. I like to think of myself as a realist, but as others close to me have pointed out, I can get myself into a mess of unnecessary worry and stress. I tend to overthink, put an intense amount of pressure on myself to achieve my goals, and