Category Archives: Photography Tips

Emotional Attachment & Why People Buy Things

Recently I spent $600 on a freaking coat.  The purchase was made on whim. For some people that is a lot to spend on a coat, for some it is little, and for others it is justifiable.  For me, it’s more than I usually spend on clothing. Looking at myself in the fitting room, I liked...

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Favorite Outdoor Photo Shoot Location in LA: Temescal Canyon

One of my favorite places to shoot in LA is Temescal Canyon. Went on a hike with the pups over the weekend and all I could think about the whole time was how much I love it here. Beautiful?  I think YES! Lou & Sam. Had trouble focusing that day.  Maybe it’s the fact that...

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Photography Tip: Have more than one camera body

If you are being hired to photograph weddings and events, you MUST have at least 2 camera bodies. Save up for your second camera body before buying a new fancy lens. Two reasons: 1. In the slight chance that your camera stops working, you are . . . royally screwed.  Yikes! 2. Having multiple camera...

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Wedding Tip: Guest Presence At Your Ceremony

I shot Chandra & Tony‘s wedding a few months ago and it was the first time the bride & groom had requested that guests put their cameras away during the ceremony. I always felt that it would make for a better ceremony but it can be a hard request to make.  After all, your guests...

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Interview with Juicy Genuises

Do you love photography but aren’t sure if you want to make it your career?  Want to know more about my story and how I made the decision to do what I absolutely LOVE?  Recently I was interviewed by Juicy Geniuses – an online community to help women experience, enjoy, and squeeze the most out...

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