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Joshua Tree: Photography Location Scouting

Some people ask if I ever shoot in a studio.  The answer is no. Studio work is beautiful but it simply is not for me.  Long before photography I had an office job and it didn’t take long to realize that I felt equivalent to a bird who got it’s wings clipped and thrown into…

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7 Social Media Tips from a Photographer

Blogging. Facebook. Twitter. YouTube. Tumblr. LinkedIn. . . . I think Social Media is one of the greatest things ever.  With the internet you have, AT YOUR FINGERTIPS, the possibility of reaching hundreds, thousands, MILLIONS of people with your message.  Isn’t that AMAZING?! Here are 7 Social Media tips based on my experience: 1. Don’t…

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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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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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