Headshot photographers play a key role in helping people and businesses showcase their best self online. Despite this, there are many misunderstandings about them and headshot sessions in general that can cause missed opportunities and wrong decisions. In this Blog post, I'll clarify some of the most common myths about headshot photographers and reveal the behind the scenes secrets you might not be aware of.

My goal is to always offer a headshot photography experience that's warm and welcoming to absolutely everyone, no matter what sensory sensitivities or physical abilities my clients might have. I want to make sure every client feels valued and comfortable during their time with me and the Studio has been designed entirely with that in mind. In this Blog post, I will be sharing the design choices I've made in order to create a sensory-friendly and accessible Studio, so you know you're in a space that prioritizes your comfort at every step.

I am so honored to announce that I am officially an accredited Associate level photographer with The Portrait Masters Awards and Accreditation Program! This means that my work (a sample of 50+ images) was evaluated by some of the best photographers in the business and judged to be at a true professional standard…

In September, I attended the 2022 Portrait Masters Conference in Phoenix Arizona. It was my first time and when considering whether to go or not, I had trouble finding a lot of information online, especially first person accounts as well as tips for what to bring or what to expect…

Most people will use their headshot in a couple of places, but professional portraits can go much further! There are many situations where an updated headshot could be useful and this article will give you a great overview and some ideas to maximize your photo session investment. Below I go over twenty one ways to use your new headshot and why it’s a good idea to do so…

Every year, I like to do a “Year in Review” Blog post to share some of the learnings from the year.. and 2020 is no different. I feel like we all learned so much (at least that’s the hope, right?) this year that it’s worth summarizing the biggest takeaways from 2020, both in terms of business and my personal life…

Find out what the most common complaints I hear about previous photography experiences and how I structure my sessions to avoid these types of mistakes with each individual client.

Learn what being a Certified Professional Photographer means, what the rigorous process for professional photographer certification is, and what benefits this has for you!

There are a lot of things we spend money on! Find out exactly why family photography is a smart thing to buy and the top 5 reasons why you should spend money on portraits instead of something else…

Learn the strategies and tips I use to get things accomplished during the day, how I structure my schedule, and how everyone can coexist in a household with two working parents and kids who are at home…

What qualities are most important when searching for and selecting which corporate headshot photographer you should work with? If you said “ability to take good pictures”, yes, you’re right, but that’s only ONE out of FIVE areas you should be looking at, and it’s not even the first one…

This is something I get asked all the time for baby milestone sessions: what should I bring to the photoshoot? Aside from your baby and a few simple outfits, you should definitely spend a few minutes thinking about any items that are meaningful in your baby’s life…

The prices that professional photographers charge for photos and print products can sometimes be a little shocking. There is a wide range of prices out there for photography, so it can naturally be very confusing..

With the popularity of photography, more and more people are becoming familiar with the RAW file format. Unfortunately, there seems to be some misinformation about RAW, which then leads to potential conflict between photography clients and …..

I’m a huge believer in being prepared. Which is why I put together this post in which I outline exactly what you should look for when selecting outfits for your headshot, what you should avoid, and how to think more like a stylist for your session…

I get a lot of inquiries from potential Clients who want family portraits, especially during the fall. And while some photographers will try to accommodate all inquiries so they get the job, I take a slightly different approach.

I am Mom to two “differently wired” boys who I’ve been photographing since they were babies (they are now 8 and 5). They have always been my most challenging subjects. This post is specifically for parents of children who might have special needs or are simply a bit more challenging than their peers…

More and more families today are digitizing their old photographs, taking photos with their phones, and not bothering with prints as they rely on a digital archive of images. While there’s certainly nothing wrong with that, there are a few very misleading myths around digital media and the advantages of digital files...

Here’s the thing, most people don’t know the options that are available when it comes to hiring a family or newborn photographer. They see a pretty family portrait their friend posts on Facebook and decide to hire that photographer for themselves…