Finding gifts for loved ones, especially those who have everything, can be a daunting task. So I am putting together some great ideas that showcase those special people in your lives through photography. I will be putting up multiple blog posts showcasing...
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Clothing for Family Portraits | Raleigh Family Photographers
Coordinating Outfits for Family Photos Here are some tips to help you in your quest for the perfect outfit for family pictures. Coordinate Colors When choosing your outfit, it’s not necessary to be matchy-matchy although classics always work in a pinch. Especially if...
Read More >Award for Top Rated Vendors in NC
I am continually surprised and truly grateful when I win these awards. Most awards require you to advertise with them before you are really considered. So when I get one of these it really means a lot. I have to say I love what I do and it's...
Read More >How to Dress for Your Corporate Headshot or Commercial Shoot
Corporate photos can be a little tricky. Unlike with your personal photos many times companies only pay for headshot updates every 3-5 years. And even if you update your portrait many companies do not update their websites as often either. So although many...
Read More >Advice to Brides on Photography | Letter from a Bride
I hear these stories all too often and it makes me very sad. I usually hear it when I am shooting a wedding and one of the guests stops me to compliment me not only on my ability to have everything run smoothly but also by laughing and joking with people in the...
Read More >How to Dress for your Photography Portrait Session : Family Photos, Head shots and more
As with all things there are the old ways and the new ways when it comes to dressing for your photos. But there are some hard and fast rules you should try to never break. I will go over both the old and the new and the cardinal rules of dressing for your...
Read More >Choosing the Right Location for Family Portraits | Historic Oakview Park
Part 3 in Choosing the right location for your family portraits. Historic Oakview. Another one of my favorites. It can be a little crowded with photographers depending on the time of year but it's still a great location. I love it because it has a...
Read More >Choosing the Right Location for Family Portraits | Fletcher Park
This is part two of choosing the right location for your family portrait. If you haven't read my previous blog post regarding the method in which to choose the best location here is a link to read up on the factors involved in choosing the right location for...
Read More >Family Portraits at 12 Oaks | Raleigh Photographers
Whenever I am consulting with a client on family portraits the discussion of location is always a big part. There are many factors I consider when choosing a location. The first being the time of year. Whether my clients want the fall leaves, a...
Read More >Converting Old Slides to digital Images | Raleigh photographer
I have been working on archiving all the old family photos for at least 10 years now, ever since my mother was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. It's a lot of work but the benefit is now all the family members can have copies of all the old family photos....
Read More >How to make an Eclipse Lens
2017 Eclipse Pictures You can buy some expensive filters to protect your lens and be able to take pictures of the sun without destroying your lens or sensor in your camera. By the time I thought about it they were all sold out. So instead I made a make shift...
Read More >How to Retouch Baby Drool
Ok so probably not the most exciting subject but I do have a lot of amateur and professional photographers alike that follow my blog. So as I was retouching a client tonight with a typical problem that pops up especially around 3 months when they are teething, I...
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