5 Tips for Better Flat Lays
A good flat lay is thoughtfully simple. Meaning that to the viewer it appears as if a random collection of pretty objects were easily laid out onto a surface and shot from above, but as any photographer that has tried
Before + After Lightroom Edit with Missy Mayo
One of my favorite photography pleasures is gaining insight into how other photographers edit images. Aside from learning new editing tricks, I love to crawl into a creative’s mind and understand their approach to improving an image. Personally, I am
DIY Pallet Photo Frame
Who doesn’t love an easy DIY photo display idea? As a photographer, I have numerous framed prints and canvas groupings throughout my home. They are classic and beautiful but I do love to have unique displays as well.
Free Tools to Analyze Your Business Website
A photography website is a labor of love, isn’t it? Hours poured into design consideration, the perfect images to display, that tricky “About Me” page, and then there is blogging. Just like raising a child, a website needs to be
Three Shots to Take With Your Fisheye Lens
It’s no secret that I am obsessed with my fisheye lens. The super wide angle, funky curvature, and compact size make it a go to choice for family outings or a fun shot or two for clients. Personally, I own
Embracing Full Sun
We all love the soft, gorgeous warmth of golden hour light for our images. For my clients, it’s always my first choice when picking a shooting time. However, in reality I actually prefer to shoot in straight up
Five Ideas for Breaking Out of a Rut
We’ve all been there. The sinking feeling of inspiration and creativity packing their bags and leaving you in the dust. I’ve had my share of photography highs and lows and I can now identify the paths that led