Tag Archives: Tips + Tutorials

One Pose. Three Shots.

One pose can yield you many different results if you give yourself  options when shooting. I hardly switch out of a pose without shooting at least two variations of it. Take this one for example: I adjusted the sisters into their pose with the aim of showing connection and I was able to get three entirely different […]

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February 18, 2013 - 2:42 pm

Tiera - I love the candid shot the most!

What to Wear for a Winter Session

I wanted to revisit the topic of what to wear to a session, specifically one that takes place in the winter months. I whole heartedly believe that clothing can make or break a session. Not only because it helps set the mood for your photos, but because it’s such a great way to showcase your […]

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January 17, 2013 - 12:14 pm

Amy - Color and texture are especially helpful . . .a pop of excitement amid the dreariness! :)

January 17, 2013 - 12:47 pm

Kristin - Great tips lady! I have so much fun styling our family photo looks!

January 17, 2013 - 12:52 pm

Charisma Moran - This is very helpful considering I will be shooting my first cold weather portraits in two weeks! Being a Floridian, I have never shot in cold weather!

January 18, 2013 - 1:48 pm

Camila Faria - A great colorful scarf is always fun! Great tips Maddy!

How To Photograph Silhouettes

I received a lot of positive feedback on the above shot from my sunflower field session, so I thought it would be a great opportunity to show you how I capture silhouettes. First: turn off your flash and ditch the reflectors. This is one situation where you’re not going to need to expose your subject. […]

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October 8, 2012 - 2:23 am

Buckeroomama - I love how this looks!

So glad you shared this, Maddy -thanks! Silhouettes are on my list of to-do’s and I’ve yet to get a good grip on how to achieve them well.

October 8, 2012 - 8:32 am

Cafe Fashionista - Ooh, this looks so awesome, Maddy! It makes me think of the cover of an album or book. Beautiful! :)

October 8, 2012 - 9:28 am

Sabine - This is truly a beautiful photo – and great tips!
How stupid is it that we cannot meet in London?!?

October 8, 2012 - 9:34 am

Life with Kaishon - You are such a great teacher : )
Love this picture.
Love your lesson.
Love you!
Happy Monday gorgeous girl!

October 9, 2012 - 7:17 am

Tiera - Love learning from you, Maddy!

October 9, 2012 - 7:55 am

Colette - I love this technique! I love when I get my silhouettes right and with the proper explanations, I think I know now how to make sure as to not mess it up :) Thank you for taking your time to share your knowledge!

October 9, 2012 - 8:06 am

Amy - Ooh, I do love a good silhouette! As always thanks for making it look easy! :)

October 9, 2012 - 3:10 pm

Camila Faria - Maddy, your photography skills keep getting better and better! Love your pics!