I recently wanted to invest back into myself/business but as an entrepreneur it can feel so hard to this! I know I’ll need to upgrade my camera equipment soon, feeling guilty of actually investing into myself, questions of WHAT course or class to take (there are thousands to choose from) and the list goes on. […]

I’ve put together a list of places I find that are reliable to find good options for fall sessions. I also put a list of bloggers you can follow that can give you inspiration and ideas of what to buy. I always recommend starting with the mother’s outfit and expanding from there. Choose mostly solids […]

I heard about Flodesk for the first time on the “Finding your Focus” podcast. I have been trying to serve my email newsletters subscribers better and for consistently but felt frustrated! It took me hours to size photos, set up links and create something beautiful yet helpful for my clients. But then Tiffany mentioned Flodesk, […]

My husband and I were walking through Yard’s Park last week and stumbled across a new restaurant. Curious, we went inside and ended up enjoying a wonderful evening together. The ambience was delightful, food amazing, but what sold us was the care given to customer service. The chef even came out to see us. As […]

I have been photographing in DC for seven years now and have learnt a few tricks for scheduling the best time for a photo session. Here are a few things to remember:  DC gets very warm in the summertime. Opt for early mornings when scheduling your sessions. Around 7:30-9 am is early enough to avoid the […]

I grew up with a sister who had severe epilepsy. Knowing what a child goes through with any type of health issues makes me want to offer the most stress-free experience with my clients who may have children-no matter what the it is. I recently have photographed several adoptions and the children needed a little […]

It’s crazy, but my regular clients are booking fall sessions already. Between summer vacations, school starting again soon and all the other busy summer things; fall photo sessions aren’t typically on our agenda yet. They can sneak up on us so fast. Pick a date-this is half the battle. Coordinating a full family’s schedule can […]

I get so many clients asking if they can bring their family pets to their photo sessions and incorporate them into the shoot somehow. Many people don’t know that my first “real” job was working for my cousins who owned a pet grooming shop. I adore animals and loved my job! Who would have dreamed […]

Yesterday I shared on my Instagram stories several things that have grown my business in the last year. There was so much feedback, I wanted to share then on here for you! Style Guides: basically what a style guide is, is a PDF with tips and suggestions to send to your clients that describes your […]

I know this isn’t a fun or exciting topic but today we are talking about why and how you should back up your photos. We are in the age where it’s incredibly easy to share your photos -with google drives, dropbox and iPhones-with family and friends. But things happen, I had my computer hard drive […]