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Volunteer as a photographer!
Read more: Volunteer as a photographer!There is something about the creative industry that attracts generosity. It’s part of why I love our community! Did you know there are some really awesome photography opportunities out there? There is something for everyone! Offer to take photos for nonprofits such as museums. Offer event photography to other nonprofits. Take photos of nature and volunteer…
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What makes a photo art?
Read more: What makes a photo art?I was doing some editing for a friend the other day and I made one of the photos into my favorite black and white edit and adjusted the cropping. (Thanks, The Luxe Lens for introducing me to my favorite black and white preset, I use it as the base for this style). He commented that the…
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5 tips for an amazing photography portfolio
Read more: 5 tips for an amazing photography portfolioThink of displaying your work in an editorial style when designing your website, business card, brochures, and even your Instagram. Here are some ways you can make your portfolio page look more editorial.
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Difficult photography clients? Time to look at your price list
Read more: Difficult photography clients? Time to look at your price listYou might not have started photography for the money, but I’m willing to bet you need to make a livable wage. So many photographers undersell themselves because they are desperate to get clients. We start doing favors for the love of the art, but those favors can damper that passion. It’s not sustainable. It can…
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Why art?
Read more: Why art?Why do we love art? I can’t speak for everyone, but I’ll tell you my theory. I noticed it back in the day when I was putting all of my art on 500px.com. It was so different than other types of social media, which were getting very argumentative. All that you can see on 500px…
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3 Steps to being more creative on your next project
Read more: 3 Steps to being more creative on your next projectArtists? Photographers Having trouble feeling creative? Here are 3 steps to help you come up with your next project.
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Discover your photography style with personal projects
Read more: Discover your photography style with personal projectsInterested in finding your photography style? It’s the goal of every photographer! Here’s how to discover your own style through personal projects.
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New photographers, do you make these common mistakes in editing?
Read more: New photographers, do you make these common mistakes in editing?I’ve been mentoring entrepreneurs who want to improve their photography and I’ve seen a lot of the same beginner mistakes (things that I also did) so I’ve created this article to help you get through the beginning editing mistakes that every photographer makes. Too much saturation Your photos don’t look consistent? Some of your photos…
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My favorite photography resources
Read more: My favorite photography resourcesThis is just my opinion. No sponsors, no affiliate links. It’s a valuable list that I hope you will check out. Education The Milky Way: For family photography. I love their newsletters and videos. They also specialize in newborn photography. These things are not my specialty, but I just love their style. Lisa has created…
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10 tips for AMAZING product photography
Read more: 10 tips for AMAZING product photographyThrough a lot of education and experiments, I bring you my BEST tips for entrepreneurs who are trying to take photos of their products, as well as those who are working on personal branding. Take pictures in natural light (no flash or extra lighting of any kind) and know the golden hour. This calculator…