How To Choose A Light Kit
Over the past three years this little photography business has been growing! Two years ago I bought a humble 3-light Multiblitz MiniStudio lighting kit to use for studio portraits, head shots, and even event photography. One year ago I started doing larger events that required me to rent an additional light or two in order to light [...]
How Do You Choose A Good Photo Lab?
One of my pet peeves as a photographer is photo labs that don’t care enough to make great prints. Most people don’t really know what to look for, so they accept the quality from the lab they know of and end up with icky photos on their walls. What’s the point of hiring a professional [...]
Holiday gifts for parents and kids alike…
Who doesn’t want a better camera? From the time I was old enough to know what a camera was, I wanted one. That was in the early 1980s, when “cheap” and “camera” were never uttered in the same sentence. I had to wait until my 12th birthday before getting a camera of my own, and [...]
Tips For Photographing Rainy Oregon Weddings
Who says a little rain will ruin your wedding day? This is Oregon! At this wedding we saw it all. Glorious sunshine, light drizzle, torrential downpours, and even hail! Here’s some advice on how to handle a rainy wedding: Most importantly, have a great attitude! This event is not about anything but a beautiful relationship. [...]
What To Wear For Your Portrait Session
Many people ask me what to wear to their portrait session. Fortunately, or unfortunately, there is not a simple answer to this question! Different sessions call for different styles and color pallets. Let me show you what I mean… Maternity sessions are a prime example. It’s easy to go with the basic which is black. Simple [...]
