tips on sunlight

Here's a couple tips for all you photographers on sunlight -

The sun can be a photographer's best friend or worst nightmare.  Sunny days give you bright, vibrant colors but can also produce very overexposed, harsh photos.  I don't recommend taking photos of people during really sunny days, but rather of objects (like flowers!).  The colors will really pop.  Save photographing people for when there is an overcast.  You'll get quality natural light and no squinty eyes!

interview tomorrow!

I'm interviewing with Debbie Hurst, owner of Together Photography Studio in Hortonville, tomorrow!  Hopefully she'll take me under her wing and teach me the ins and outs of studio & wedding photography.  Keep your fingers crossed!

photoshop...learn it. live it. love it.

Photoshop is as necessary for photographers as a camera and anyone that says otherwise is a liar.  Everything from the weather to your mood affects photos.  Photoshop easily corrects unexpected issues.


Below is a photo of my pup.  There wasn't much light inside, so it looks grainy.  In just 2 minutes, Photoshop helped clean it up a bit.  Imagine the improvements with more time...

Here is a short tutorial on photoshop basics...

a word from the wise on photographing dogs...

What a process this photo was!  The assignment?  Self-portrait.  The challenge?  Incorporating my dog in a non-cliqué way while revealing parts of my personality.  The lesson?  Always use treats when photographing dogs…just make sure they’re hidden!  In this photo, I’m holding one inside the book. Sneaky… 

well hello!

Hello fellow bloggers!

Welcome to my new blog!  Photography is something that I have been extremely passionate about for a long time.  I'm going to be blogging about photo experiences that come my way.  I haven't chosen my focus in photography yet, so I'm sure there will be all sorts of experiences to share!  Stay tuned...