How To Start A Branding Photography Business
I've been a branding photographer for over 6 years now, and I started my business from scratch with zero contacts. I vividly remember the early days of my journey, second guessing myself constantly, but determined to succeed. It was a challenging path filled with self-doubt, long hours, trial and error, and non-stop hustle. But through hard work, passion,
How To Find A Photography Mentor
I've been a full time Dallas branding photographer for over four years now, but I remember feeling lost when I was starting out and wishing I had a photography business mentor. With countless options available, choosing a photography mentor that is right for you can be quite daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are
What’s in my Camera Bag as a Dallas Branding Photographer
Whether you're a branding photographer or commercial photographer, or you primarily shoot weddings and portraits, I've got the complete set of gear to get you through any job. How do I know that? I've refined my camera gear collection over the years by shooting weddings, portraits, events, families, branding sessions, commercial clients - you name it, I've
9 Best Indoor Locations to Shoot in Dallas
Drew Barrymore says, “whenever you can, go out into the rain, do not miss the opportunity.” For the most part, I agree, except when you’re trying to photograph food, headshots, or anything else you don’t want ruined. It’s also currently summer in Texas and it’s a thousand degrees outside. So, I think we can all agree it’s
Best Places to Take Photos in Dallas: Part II
I SEE YOU DALLAS. A couple of years ago, I brought you my list of the 5 Best Places to Take Photos in Big D, and now I'm back with more. As a Dallas branding photographer, I’ve had the privilege of discovering so many great spots for skyline views, artsy murals, eclectic backdrops, and charming streetscapes. Here are
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
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
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
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