We've all heard a story about it. Or worse: it's happened to you. A tale as old as time: a photographer promises you the world and says whatever you want to hear. But as soon as you sign your name on the dotted line, they become a completely different person and/or...

You hear it all the time: aperture controls depth-of-field. This isn't untrue. But what isn't talked about enough to newer photographers is that focal length and distance matters just as much, if not more. In order to achieve those soft, dreamy backgrounds, a...

Auto verses manual. It's one of the most common debates in the photography world, especially for beginners. Cutting to the chase, I'll give you the number of shoots where I used auto mode for even a single shot: 0. In all of the shoots I've done, I've never used it....

At one of my old corporate jobs, our CEO had several sayings to keep us motivated. But one in particular that has withstood the test of time in my mind is "less is more." And now, it's a principle I live by. Because in photography, it applies to many aspects of the...

Every photographer starts somewhere. Many of them, myself included, take the "offer to photograph your friend's family in the park" route. It's easy, and it works. At least, when you are a beginner. But what about when you start to photograph real clients?  Now that...

Periodically when talking to new clients, they sometimes ask if I can also provide video as well. In the past when I was just starting out, I had obliged. Although (and I made this clear to them before the event), it was either handled footage from my professional...

In searching for a photographer for your special day, the prices are probably the first thing you look at. You see one for $3,000, $4,000, and then...just around $1,000? For 2-3 seconds, you'll jump for joy in thinking you found a steal and can use those savings...

At some point in the last ten years, you've probably heard someone mention it in some way: does everyone having a camera in their pocket eliminate the need for a photographer? The short answer is no...but if you're reading this, it's probably because you want more...

No matter who you are, statistically you probably know at least one person who got back botched wedding photos. After all of the stress, energy and money they spent planning the most important day of their lives, now they can't even reminisce on it without getting...

Chances are, if you're just starting out your photography journey, you've already asked family and friends if they want any family photos. It's not a bad place to start, given that you have more leeway in comparison with a paying client you don't know. I'm a part of...