I and my family are vegetarian, and both of my kids are picky eaters. Dealing with everyone’s dietary needs is a big challenge when we travel. One solution is to rent an airbnb and cook for ourselves, but since I do most of the cooking, this ends up not feeling like a vacation for me. […]

Food Photography — My Amazing Vegetarian Vacation at Palmaïa

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Guest Post by Adobe — Invest In Your Family’s Legacy With Professional Photography

One piece of creative advice I’ve received along the way is to draw inspiration not just from other photographers but from creative fields outside of photography. For me, one source of inspiration is music, and one of my favorite musicians is Ben Folds. You may know him from Ben Folds Five, creator of songs like Brick and Song for the Dumped. Definitely look at his live performances on YouTube. I’ve never seen anyone play a piano like that!

Book Rec — “A Dream About Lightning Bugs: A Life of Music and Cheap Lessons” by Ben Folds

Ben Folds Book

The opportunity to photograph twins is special and doesn’t happen that often! Twins double the cuteness but they also require special consideration and organization. I’m going to give you my best tips below to prep for your next twin newborn session.

My Best Tips for Your Next Twin Newborn Session

Most photographers say that getting the shot right in camera is important, and I agree! But I would add that the editing process is just as important. I love photo editing, and I’ve spent literally years mastering Photoshop. I thought it would be fun to show a before and after of a photo from a […]

Before and After — A Rundown of Some of My Standard Edits

Clients sometimes ask to include pets in their family and newborn sessions. My answer to this is always YES YES YES! I love animals and I know they’re a part of your family. But let’s discuss the pros and cons.

The Pros and Cons of Including Pets In Your Family and Newborn Photos

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