I had so much fun with this second half of Clinton & Renae’s engagement session! We had part one last November on a very bright, yet very cold day. Renae had asked if they could split their session between fall and spring so they could have some photos once everything greened up in Iowa, and…
I often get asked about my Photoshop post-processing. I’ll be the first to say, I’m not a Photoshop expert by any means. I’ve read several books, played around a lot, yet I’m still always experimenting and finding my grove. There are definitely ways to overdo it in Photoshop, though. I’ve never been a fan of…
I had the great pleasure of second-shooting Emily & Justin’s wedding in Des Moines with Janae from Kansas City (thanks for referring me, Allison!) over Mother’s Day weekend. Here are a few details from their day, along with some photos from their touching wedding ceremony. [blogshow id=6f49 player=1 autoplay=1 toolbar=0] PS – Trying something…
It has been an abnormally cool spring this year. During most of April, I was still wearing sweaters and long pants, instead of capris and sandals. Needless to say, in the past week when it finally got above 45 degrees, I was rejoicing! I was able to capture a few of the tulips blooming in…
I’ve had clients ask me, “Why do I need to have a consultation before my session/wedding?” or “What happens at a consultation?” Well, today you’ll get your answer! First, why do I need a consultation before my session or wedding? I offer consultations to all my clients as a good-faith measure to ensure that you…
I’m really excited about something new that arrived today – my new camera! After doing a lot of research, asking other photographers, and renting, I narrowed down my choice to the Nikon D700. Amongst photographers, I’ve noticed a bit of a debate about gear and a sense of pride taken in whether you are a…
