When buying your first camera there are a lot of factors involved in the research and decision making process. To help ease that process, here are the 5 things you need to know before buying your first camera.
Read MoreThe 4 tools you need to get started in photography
As technology advances, the barrier to entry for learning photography now is barely a barrier at all. From cell phones cameras to the wave of mirrorless cameras and other hybrid cameras developed in the last few years, the options are endless for newfound photography enthusiasts. If you have no idea where to start when it comes to photography then check out these 4 tools.
Read More10 mistakes I made when I first started photography and how you can avoid them
When I first started dabbling in photography at 15 to when I went off to college for it I made plenty of rookie mistakes. I’ve compiled a list of 10 mistakes I made and a few quick fixes for how you can avoid them.
Read MoreBlogger's Guide: 3 Tips for How to Hire a Blog Photographer
If you don’t have the time to learn photography and fuss around with a tripod and self timer or having friends take cell phone shots of you isn’t cutting it anymore then it may be time to outsource...Having professional photos taken for your blog can show potential collaborators and sponsors that you should be taken seriously and are worth working with. Here are a few tips for how to find the right photographer for you.
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Bloggers Guide to Stock Photos: 5 Sites to Get Engaging Blog Visuals
Using stock photos is a great way to add visual interest to your blog posts. I use them as part of my blog formatting to break up larger sections of text in my longer posts. They are also great for blog graphics for your website. Upload them into Canva or Photoshop and format your text across it for custom blog header or featured image graphics. You can take your own or find them via free and paid stock photo websites. I’ve compiled a list of 5 of my favorite sites to get stock photos for my blog.
Read MoreCapturing Fashion’s 2016 Photo Ready Gift Guide
To get in the spirit of Black Friday and the kickoff of the holiday shopping season I’ve rounded up my top picks for cameras, lenses, lighting and camera accessories. Whether you are a blogger, an business owner, novice photographer or a professional like me there will be something that piques your interest or the interest of someone you love this holiday season.
Read MoreBlogger’s Guide to Taking Your Own Photos: DSLR and iPhone Edition
Many bloggers start out taking their own photos for their blogs. It takes quite a bit of trial and error to figure out the technical aspects of photography, let alone the creativity. Whether you have an iPhone, a DSLR or a point and shoot camera to shoot with, it’s important to know how to use your equipment and what techniques will give you the best quality images. Below I touch on a few tips that will help you the next time you are out batching your style posts for the month.
Read MoreBlogger’s Guide to Natural Light: 3 Tips for Well Lit Photos
If you’re struggling to figure out how to get the best natural light photos here are a few tips for getting that natural light look in camera.
Read MoreBlogger’s Guide to Posing: 3 Go-To Poses for Style Posts
If you’re struggling with how to pose like the big whig style bloggers out there I’m going to show you my not-so-secret 3 go-to poses that never fail.
Read MoreWhy hiring volunteer or student photographers doesn't help your business
Hiring a student or someone for cheap for your business instead of a professional costs you more in the long run. I understand that when you’re just starting out good photography can be hard to come by but just like you invest in that graphic designer to brand your business, quality images are also integral to that branding. First impressions are everything so why not invest in what is going to be the cornerstone of your business?
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