I spent a lot of yesterday finishing up a beautiful wedding we shot in NY at the Sagamore. The slideshow for Shachar and Jason is going to be live very, very soon! (eeks!) There were two images I thought you might enjoy talking about. Both images were taken in extremely low lighting. Shades were drawn [...]
Photo Tips for Shooting in Low Lighting!
Part 2: What Types of Lenses Do You Need?
We’re back for Day Two on Lenses. Are you all still with me? Thank you so much for all the comments in yesterday’s post. If you haven’t had a chance to read people’s comments from yesterday, I strongly urge you too. A number of people chimed in about their experience with lenses and what types [...]
What is in Our Camera Bag?
Okay, let’s roll up our sleeves and talk CAMERA GEAR! But let me forewarn you, this is not the kind of talk you’d have with the guy at the camera store. This is a no-nonsense kind of talk from one friend to another. No secrets, just the nuts and bolts in plain language. Let’s call [...]
Photo Recipe for Back Lighting at The End of the World!
Over the weekend, we did a sunset snorkeling adventure and ended our evening on a deserted beach. It felt as if we reached the end of the world. What would you do if you felt like you’d reached the end of the world? We felt like flying! Photo Recipe for all you recipe lovers! How [...]
Where Do You Go When Your Photo Shoot is Rained Out? How About Under the Freeway? :)
Yep, you heard me. Under the freeway. You know, where all the ivy grows and black soot collects. Where random Taco Bell trash exists, and you wonder how it got there–then start to think about it–then shudder at your thoughts. Yep, that’s where we went. Ideal photo shoot location for a family with two boys [...]
In Regards to Yesterday’s Post & The Battlefield of My Mind and Heart
Yesterday was a crazy day of dentist appointments, homeschool and a million other things. I didn’t have a chance to read your comments until after 10pm last night. As I sat and read your comments, I was inspired by all the powerful quotes and the rich comparisons to other fields of art whether it be [...]
What Defines an Artist? A Writing Exercise for Photographers!
When I first got into the writing industry, I learned a powerful warm up exercise. When you sit down to start writing, start by taking a passage from a book by your favorite author. Type or write the passage out to get your mind thinking in words, in the rhythm of words, in voice, in [...]
Setting Up the Scene for a Fashion Shoot!
We start Day 2 of our fashion shoot today. The experience has been incredible so far! I can’t show you our final images yet, but I wanted to share some behind the scenes stuff and give a you a peak into what we’re doing. The company that hired us is based out of London and [...]
Getting Behind the Scenes with One of the Best: Matthew Jordan Smith!
I got an email last night from our dear friend, Matthew Jordan Smith. And I had to share! For those of you who don’t know his name, you are so glad you read the blog today. Matthew is one of the best photographers in the fashion industry. Many of the fashion magazine images you see [...]
Tweet, Tweet, Twittering Away!
I have resisted for months. The idea of Twitter just frustrated the heck out of me. It felt like one more thing to do on the never ending list of things to do. But I think I’m finally getting the “why” behind it. And now…I’m officially Tweet, Tweet, Twittering Away! What is Twitter? (www.twitter.com) I [...]









