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10 Tips for Editing Wedding Photos in Less Than 1 Hour!

A wedding can leave you with thousands of images to sort through and edit. Watch to learn 10 tips for editing wedding photos in less than 1 hour! → Read More

How to Set Your Exposure Artistically Using Manual Mode

Manual mode can be intimidating for beginning photographers. Watch to learn the artistic side of each setting and how to dial in the right exposure. → Read More

5 Best & Worst Things About Being a Professional Wedding Photographer

Interested in wedding photography as a career? Here are my top 5 best and worst things about being a professional wedding photographer for 10+ years. → Read More

4 Composition Tips for Improving Your Natural Light Portraits

Composition is key for a great portrait. Watch to learn 4 simple techniques you can stack to improve your natural light portraits immediately. → Read More

5 Compositions for Portraits in the City Using Only Available Light

Cities are filled with opportunities to get creative with your photos. Here are 5 composition ideas for portraits in the city using only available light. → Read More

An Unconventional TWO Light Studio Portrait Setup

We're adding one more light into the mix to create an unconventional TWO light studio portrait setup using an optical spot to highlight our subject. → Read More

How to Capture Dramatic Portraits Using Off-Camera Flash By Yourself

Watch to learn how you can capture dramatic portraits using off-camera flash when on a photoshoot with just your model and no assistants. → Read More

Step-by-Step Guide to Capturing Our Favorite Signature Portrait

The over the shoulder look is my favorite signature portrait to capture of my couples. Watch to learn how to recreate it in this simple step by step guide! → Read More

The Ultimate Guide to Editing HDR Portraits in Lightroom

Learn how to create beautiful environmental high dynamic range portraits in this ultimate 5 step guide to editing HDR in Lightroom. → Read More

4 Reasons To Specialize When Creating a Photography Business

Specializing is the best way to maximize revenue when creating a photography business. Here are 4 reasons why you should specialize vs generalize. → Read More

Creative Lighting Fundamentals With Colored Gels and Gobos

Get even more creative with your studio portraits by adding colored gels and gobos. Here are some fundamentals and tips for proper set up and exposure! → Read More

How To Create Better Reception Photos With Your Flash

Three steps to getting wedding reception images your clients will always remember. → Read More

Turn Your Garage Into a Professional Home Portrait Studio

Learn how to take professional photos without the hassle of lighting gear by turning your garage into a natural light home portrait studio! → Read More

My Top 5 Compositions for Beautiful Couples Portraits

The possibilities are endless when it comes to couples portraits. Here are five of my favorite compositions you can use for your next photoshoot! → Read More

My Top 5 Compositions for Beautiful Couples Portraits

The possibilities are endless when it comes to couples portraits. Here are five of my favorite compositions you can use for your next photoshoot! → Read More

Simple & Dramatic Couple's Portrait Lighting Setup

Learn how to capture beautiful couple's photographs using this simple and dramatic portrait lighting setup that works with various looks. → Read More

Simple & Dramatic Couple's Portrait Lighting Setup

Learn how to capture beautiful couple's photographs using this simple and dramatic portrait lighting setup that works with various looks. → Read More

3 Techniques for Saving an Overexposed Photo in Lightroom

Overexposed photo? Blown highlights? Don't toss it just yet. Watch to learn 3 techniques to saving an overexposed portrait in Lightroom. → Read More

Improve Your Portrait Composition With This Simple Technique

A busy background can pull attention away from your subject. Watch to learn a simple tip for improving your portrait composition! → Read More

Photoshoot Tips for Working in Unexpected Weather Conditions

Being prepared for anything is critical for working photographers. Today, I'll be discussing some photoshoot tips for when the weather takes a sudden turn. → Read More