Tag Archives: Advice

January 15, 2015

ADVICE // 6
City Location Ideas

I LOVE shooting in cities! Whether it be big cities or small ones, there’s never a shortage of awesome backdrops, open shade and plenty of natural reflectors – the options are endless! I always try to visit my session locations a few days in advance to scout for accesible and visually interesting settings if I haven’t […]

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February 9, 2015 - 9:49 pm

Life with Kaishon - These images are gorgeous. I also love shooting in cities!

June 2, 2014

ADVICE // 5
Focus on the Haves and not the Have Nots

You know what I really wish I had?  I wish I had a top of the line studio space complete with an assistant, hair and makeup artists, a waiting area, dressing room, consultation area and unlimited supply of backgrounds, props, furniture pieces and wardobe/ accessory options for my clients.  But for the time being, I […]

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June 2, 2014 - 9:14 am

Charisma - This is seriously so awesome and inspiring! I would have never imagined that was the set up you were using based on the pictures. This is definitely a testament to the fact that the PHOTOGRAPHER makes the images great, not fancy equipment.

June 2, 2014 - 9:15 am

Maddy {Mad Hearts Photography} - Thank you! Sometimes, I get the “are you sure you want me to pose here? Right here?!” look when I’m taking pictures, but they are always shocked and happy to see the end result! That’s because we as photographers see what they can’t see – the final image we envisioned!

June 2, 2014 - 10:57 am

Fenn - I agree with what Charisma said. But I don’t dream of more equipment and more studio space. I like to keep it simple and work with what I have!

June 2, 2014 - 12:07 pm

Maddy {Mad Hearts Photography} - That’s a great attitude to have! I’m guilty of always wanting the latest gadget or gizmo, but I’ve learned to cut back over the years and really make sure I have an immediate need for my purchase before splurging on new stuff :) Thanks for stopping by to visit!

June 10, 2014 - 9:46 am

Fenn - I wrote a confession post in response to your post! : http://honestbadger.blogspot.com/2014/06/confession-my-amateur-equipment.html

May 28, 2014

ADVICE // 4
How to Strike a Healthy Work/Life Balance

A healthy work/life balance is something I feel most people struggle with, whether they are a small business owners or not.  For me, it’s been a constant struggle. Some months I’m winning the battle and other times, I’m ready to throw in the towel and just call it quits. So take this advice not from […]

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