Don’t you love it when the BEST thing is also the FREE thing?  Well, you’re in luck, friend, because that’s the case when it comes to lighting.  There’s nothing like the sun when it comes to making your product photography pop. Sure, lightboxes and studio setups have their place, but if you can master natural […]

Driving sales for your online business is simpler than you think. This technique is proven to improve sales and assist with the quality of your DIY product photos.

It is no secret that product photography is a pivotal component to creating a brand, evoking a feeling and augmenting the perceived value of the products you are promoting or selling. In fact, in today’s internet age, 93% of consumers claim that they will make a purchase decision based on a photo alone, without doing […]

Ten minutes for wedding portraits, no problem! It was the theme for these two who fell quickly in love and wasted no time sharing it. Falling in love (and outdoor Canadian winter portrait sessions!) can happen so quickly when you think about it, and for these two high school mates, they found themselves back at […]

1. PLANOLY I love this app, it helps me feel on top of my Instagram game and allows me to be thoughtful and intentional about my plan for the week or the month. Basically, you can create a little “library” of images, type in captions, make lists of hashtags and have them all live in […]

Her email read: Hey Kelly! Right now I’m struggling to quickly find the settings appropriate for different lighting situations. I can usually get them (eventually) but I feel like my little subjects (i.e. my 4 and 6-year-old kids) lose interest by the time I’m ready, lol…. That, and I need to learn Lightroom better. >>>Such […]

Have you ever taken a break from Instagram? Maybe it was an intentional “taking a break, see y’all in a week” or maybe it was a day that turned into two and then the next thing you know 6 days have passed and you panic for 6 more. Sound about right? You wince with fear […]

Can I just say, I couldn’t be more proud. You, you glorious creature, are really doing it. You’re going to try this whole photography thing as a career.  You won’t regret it. Promise.  Now, one of the first and most important things you need to do in the beginning is build a portfolio.  This is […]

My friend, can we just stop and take a minute to reflect?  Reflect on how far you’ve come since you took that scary first step, and fired up your beautiful, intimidating fancy camera for the first time?  Reflect on the awesomeness you’re creating in yourself and the world as you hone in on your uniquely […]

Friend, If you’re thinking about giving up, don’t. I’m sorry you’re so darn frustrated. Believe me, I know what that can be like, and I wish I could crawl through this computer and give you a big ol’ hug. You’re talented and I know that you’re eager to learn. I want you to know that every little […]