Knowing how to choose a wedding photographer wisely can be the difference between treasured memories and a nightmare that drags on for months. We have all heard the story. Or worse: it has happened to you personally. A photographer makes every promise in the book…

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…

If you’re planning a wedding or event and searching for a wedding photographer in Los Angeles or Ventura, there’s a question that comes up almost every time: “Can you also do video?” It makes sense to ask. Hiring two vendors costs more money,…

Searching for a cheap wedding photographer feels like striking gold when you see that $1,000 price tag sitting next to quotes of $3,000 and $4,000. For about three seconds, you’re doing the math on what you could do with those savings. Then your gut kicks in….

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…

You probably know at least one person who got back botched wedding photos. After all the stress, money, and emotion that went into planning the most important day of their lives, they can barely look at that album without cringing. If you are searching for a Ventura…

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…