Flash photography is a beast. And it’s a pretty daunting, overwhelming one when you’re trying to learn it on a short timeline (like the week leading up to your first wedding or the moment you realize the thunderstorms outside will impact the lighting on the reception you’re about to photograph in an hour).

Today's post is all about my history as a photographer! If you follow me on Instagram, you'll likely know that I started my professional photography career just after graduating college. I have done a lot of different types of photography since graduating from BYU with my photography degree and I'm really proud of each part of my career.

This is my final post in my Branding Photo Shoot series! If you’re just checking in, I’d recommend going back and reading my posts How to Prepare for Your Branding Shoot and Schedule + Execution on the Day of Your Shoot.

Today I’m going to share with you how I get a year’s worth of social media content in one day! I really believe that the best way to get the most out of your branding photo session time is to plan an entire day of shooting.

Executing a branding photoshoot is one of the best decisions you can make as a photographer to build your business and book clients. Yes, they are a lot of work and a financial commitment, but I promise you it will be worth it when you have a year’s worth of beautiful online content and are booked solid because of it!

Have you ever considered a branding photoshoot? Not only do you to get beautiful, branded content for your business, you’re also supporting local photographers! Here’s a basic outline to help you prepare for your branding photo session:

Hey, photographers! If you’re reading this post, I assume that you have a client who’s booked a wedding with you, and their location is the temple! Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints usually have their wedding ceremony in temples, which can sometimes be tricky to photograph. While every wedding is unique, there is a pretty standard routine for temple exits. However, if you’re not familiar with it you might miss an important moment! Luckily, I have photographed a temple exit or two, and I want to share some of the things I’ve learned! In this blog post, I’m talking all about tips for capturing a temple exit.

Have you ever tried to tune a piano, without a piano? Or taught a class with zero students in attendance? Photography is a similar pursuit in that, without a subject, I have nothing to photograph. With all the craziness that 2020 has brought to entrepreneurs around the world, we creative business owners have to get, well, creative with how we can continually market our business.

No matter how many weddings I shoot, life turning-points I capture, or emotions I preserve, I still find myself absorbed in the thrill of these significant moments - It’s so easy to become scattered as emotions brim (especially your own!)! This is why amidst the wedding hoop-lah, when tears are streaming, teeth are beaming, and arms embracing, it is essential to have already curated a family photo checklist with your bride/groom ahead of time that can be used after the wedding ceremony.

The coronavirus pandemic has affected all of us; not a single person on this planet has not felt its effects and had a rough transition or rude awakening as they tried to continue on with their life as normal. In my little corner of the world, the talk about the economy and the effect COVID-19 has on small businesses like mine can be crushing. Lots of small businesses have had to close up shop for good as they weren’t able to sustain

Hey there, photographer friends! This one’s for you. Today I wanted to talk a bit about how Instagram has been such a valuable tool for me as I grow my photography business. I can use it as a landing page, to showcase my work, and also as a funnel to channel prospective clients in to my website where they can learn more about me and hopefully book my services. Instagram is a powerful marketing tool, and as it’s free, it’s a

I recommend practicing as much as you can to get comfortable with the contents in your bag and to ensure you don't need anything additional. Also, get to the venue early to assess and set up lights. Don't be afraid to move these lights during the night and as event changes. The bride and groom will understand. Adapting to different elements as needed is important. These include high winds, low ceilings and anything that makes that provides better photo opportunities!

Giving photography tips can be difficult. Not only is photography subjective but the style and personality behind the camera really does make a huge difference. Here are a couple of tips that I have found create light and airy photos. These are hopefully cut and dry so anyone can apply them to their photography ventures. Check them out! Natural light outdoor lighting scenario. The best way to make your photos light and airy is to have your clients in well-lit scenarios. I prefer back-lit or open shade! Direct sun if possible, but I don’t think it’s as flattering on your

Have you ever seen a photographer with a side bag or backpack and wondered what treasures were inside? What are the things they need to do their job? Well, I will share my bag of choice and reveal some secrets and some not so secret items inside the bag I use for client photography sessions.

First, before each session I go through all of my equipment. I have two canon 5d mark 4 cameras and use them at every shoot. Having two cameras is great because if something happens to one, I have a back up

I love being a photographer. Photography and delivering beautiful images after each shoot or session is beyond fulfilling to me and I could talk about it endlessly! Today I thought I’d try something unique on the blog and share some of my best recommendations to other photographers in terms of ways you can grow your photography business through marketing.

There are lots of ways to invest in your business to grow it, but when you’re starting small, it can feel