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 full sun. Yes you read that right, my backlight lovers! Shooting in the full sun not only offers me a wide variety of creative opportunities, but the bright tones and saturated colors are right in line with the joyful mood I love for my photography

If you've been reading along with us this year, than you already know we aren't too big of fans of the whole "resolution" wave. One month and some change into the new year, our One Word focus has already taken so much pressure off the next couple hundred days. Resolutions we may not be a fan of, but goals we most certainly are. Goals are best served when vocalized and avidly displayed. Whether you've joined us on the One Word train or you have other goals in mind

INSPIRING YOU TO FREE YOUR VOICE AND EQUIPPING YOU TO SHARE YOUR STORY With SHARON MCKEEMAN March 6th – March 31st, 2017 Registration now open Whether you want to see your photos and writing featured in a print or online publication, write a killer “about” page that will draw clients you connect with, or just share your heart on your personal blog, there is a place for you in this course. The Heart of Writing will help you tap into the writer that already lives within and equip you with all

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Top 3 tips for submitting your work to be published: There are a ton of reasons why you should be submitting your work to be published both online and in print. Including, but not limited to, having more people not only learn about you, see who you are and your work, but also creating credibility by having been published. Having been published both in printed publications, magazines and on several prominent blogs I have put together the top 3 trips when you are submitting your work. Read the requirements -

RUNNING A PROFITALBE PORTRAIT BUSINESS THAT YOU LOVE With LAUREN GRAYSON February 27th – March 17th, 2017 Registration now open In this three week intensive workshop, Lauren will cover everything about starting, having and owning a successful photography business. Whether you are a hobbyist unsure of where to begin, a new business owner or a few years in still struggling to find your way, this course is for you. Lauren will provide multiple videos each week going over all of the topics for discussion, as well as a Workbook for each subject.