Why do I love shooting in parking lots over parks? I know not everyone can come to a CONFIDENCE Workshop (although I hope you ALL can at some point! ). So how about if I show you why I love shooting in parking lots! Last weekend, we had our Sacramento CONFIDENCE Workshop (with the most [...]
Meet Pulitzer Prize Winner and SONY Artisan…Brian Smith!
Meet Pulitzer Prize winning photographer and SONY Artisan, Brian Smith! I know what you are thinking…”wait a minute…he’s not an Amazing Mom!” Yep, your right. But…Brian is freaking AMAZING! And somehow, he has graciously made time in his busy schedule and accepted the invitation to be here today to talk about shooting celebrity portraits, [...]
Four “aha’s” from Shooting w/ Me Ra! from Natalia Dotto, Seattle Photographer
Lessons Learned from Second Shooting!
10 Ways to Gain Confidence with a Camera!
A few weeks ago, I participated in the craziest thing I’ve ever done online—a TWITTER PARTY! It was insane, like one of our SOARORITY forum Ask & Learn nights but on CRACK! But it was sooo much fun! For those of you who joined in, we had over 11 million impressions–ELEVEN MILLION PLUS! Craziness! The [...]
SOAR! Photo Assignment–Working with a Bride, Groom and Pro!
I’ve been fighting the worst fever since Sunday night–after the most WONDERFUL weekend with the Seattle CONFIDENCE ladies (inspiring photos from the weekend to come!). My head is finally feeling like the fog is rolling away, and just in time because I’m so excited to write today’s post! This month’s SOAR! Photography exercise was a [...]
SOAR! Photography Exercise for August! Playing with Textures!
The second Monday of the month is here! This means a new SOAR! Photography Exercise! The assignment was to do a Senior Portrait Session with Textures in mind. I asked the ladies to go out into their local area and find places that have diverse textures for a possible photo shoot. We did this exercise last year, [...]
Guess Who Got an iPhone? (and is going CRAZY w/ Photo Apps!)
Yes, Brian and I finally entered the 21st century and got iPhones. As a photographer, I almost feel embarrassed on how long it has taken us to get one. I feel like I have to justify myself and tell all my photo friends that AT&T didn’t have coverage in our home so we had no [...]
#photorecipes: Six Tips for Your Family Photo Shoot!
Have you ever booked a family photo shoot and then hung up the phone with a knot in your stomach because although the photographer might be a pro, you are NOT a pro at having your picture taken? Switch the tables. Have you ever booked a photo shoot and hung up with a knot in [...]
Photo Tips on The Nate Berkus Show TODAY!
Me Ra is back on the The Nate Berkus Show…TODAY! (CLICK HERE to find what time it airs in your city!) Today’s show is all about telling your family’s story throughout your home. If you are a lover of family photos, you will love the storytelling photo tips we discuss! Catch a clip of the [...]
Firework and Sparkler Photo Tips!
Can you believe the fourth of July is this Monday?! How is this possible! Time to break out the lemonade stand, bbq, strawberry shortcake, lawn chairs, blankets, sparklers and CAMERA! Today’s blog is packed with inspiration for your 4th of July! (Photo by Crystal Garcia from Ashland, OR / Crystal, this photo is PRECIOUS! Amazing [...]









