Photo Recipe for Low Light!
February 20th, 2013
7 Photographers Share Tips for Shooting in Low Light
October 16th, 2012
Underwater Photo Dreams in New York
Brian and I took a few photo adventures with the kids this summer. I’m excited to walk through these with my audience at Photo Plus Expo in NYC next week. But if you can’t make it, I wanted to give you a sneak peak. SONY sent us this super cool point-and-shoot camera that is waterproof [...]
October 15th, 2012
Photo Tips for Capturing Cozy Details
For the last few months, you’ve been photographing all the beautiful details outside from flowers in your garden to vibrant sunsets. But as the temperature drops, and we find ourselves looking for a warm, little nook in the house, why not capture the cozy details inside too? Today’s photo exercise isn’t stressful or technical, just [...]
August 22nd, 2012
The Difference Light AND Shadows Make!
When we first start taking photos, we focus on having enough light all the time. We are tired of having blurred images of our kids running or even playing in the house due to lack of light. But as we grow and learn how to “freeze the action”, it’s easy to still stay stuck in [...]
July 3rd, 2012
How to Photograph Fireworks! Before and After Examples!
This is a fun little tidbit! Every year I post photo tips for how to photograph fireworks (and sometimes sparklers too)! Can you believe my first year to do a Fourth of July photo tips post was in 2007?!! That’s FIVE years ago! Isn’t that insane and FUN! Ready for this year’s photo tips?! One [...]
June 14th, 2012
Family Photo Tips for Capturing Dad this Father’s Day!
As I look back on all the family photo shoots I’ve done, I can say that 98% of dads are the same when it comes to having their picture taken. They don’t want to pose. They don’t want to look at the camera and smile. Honestly, they don’t even want to sit still for a [...]
May 3rd, 2012
Back on The Nate Berkus Show & Call for Submissons! Get YOUR Photo Recipe Published in My Next Book!
FUN NEWS!!!! Tune in to the Nate Berkus Show TODAY as I answer photography questions from audience members!!! I’m also thrilled to announce to all our blog readers that I’m writing the sequel to Your Baby in Pictures, to be called Your Child in Pictures, and this time I’d like to include some of YOUR [...]
April 23rd, 2012
NEW Photo Recipe for Capturing Spring with an iPhone!
Yesterday morning I went for the most beautiful, morning walk before church. The sun was shining in full glory, and you could already feel the temperature rising to the mid 70′s. It’s insane weather for this time of year in the Pacific Northwest! Our neighbor was telling me how last year we didn’t break 70 [...]
April 12th, 2012
Get Published in My Next Book!
Have you ever dreamed of having your photography and stories published? Well…I’ve got an exciting opportunity for you! We’ve had such an INCREDIBLE response to “Your Baby in Pictures” that we are moving forward with the next book in the series!!! Woo hoo!!! Some of you may remember that I was working on a different [...]
April 5th, 2012
Inspiring Photo Recipe on Self Portraits by Beryl Young
With great excitement, I’d like to introduce you to photographer, teacher and mama Beryl Young! Prepare to be inspired! __________________________ As a freshman in college, I had the experience of hatching, like the ugly duckling, from a timid, awkward, and quiet girl into a confident, extroverted, and beautiful young woman. I can vividly remember the [...]
