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Editing versus Retouching
November 18, 2020 -
Pr ofessional photographers are employed for many reasons. The most obvious reason being for their skill with a camera,...
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Behind the Scenes: Sgt Cleo's First Magazine Shoot
October 16, 2020 -
Have you checked out our cover photo of America's Vet Dog, Sergeant Cleo? We just got his "pawtograph" of the cover in t...
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Falling for Fall Portraits!
October 09, 2020 -
Fall is here and with it brings the hunt for the perfect family portraits. In the midst of COVID precautions, it's becom...
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Embracing School Picture Day
November 15, 2018 -
I’m a photographer—and I support other photographers by purchasing their work, attending workshops, and hiring other pro...
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Behind-the-Scenes at a Visual Branding Session
August 22, 2018 -
For those of you who follow So Your Life Images on Facebook, you watched our live video feed last week where I talked ab...
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Your Professional Story in Pictures
March 05, 2018 -
So You’re in Business: What Do You Need For Your Visual Story? It can be a time-consuming process working on your websi...
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Work is Work and Schnapps is Schnapps
January 29, 2018 -
What makes photos you post for your business or your professional brand different than your personal photos? Those that...
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FAQ: What Do I Wear In My Headshot?
January 23, 2018 -
"What should I wear?" This is the first and most frequently asked question from our clients when we schedule and plan th...
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Best Baby Moments Start with the Shower
August 16, 2016 -
There are quite a few "firsts" that as event photographers we get to document for our clients. One of these events is a...
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Catching the Tulips at Keukenhof
April 28, 2016 -
Visiting Keukenhof Gardens in the Netherlands at "tulip peak" (between late March and early May) has been on our bucket...
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Top 5 Reasons We Love German Easter Markets
March 29, 2016 -
We're back in the studio post-Easter Monday (Ostermontag) closing out the 40-day season leading up to Easter. The highli...
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Behind-the-Scenes of a Marketing Shoot with Caitlin Hoffman
March 09, 2016 -
From December through March we get a lot of cold, grey, and wet weather in our part of the world. It makes for less than...
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Photo Booth Fun
February 22, 2016 -
This month was the first time that I collaborated with an event organizer to set up a photo booth for attendees. Instead...
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Sweet As Can Be: Our Favorite Couples' Portraits
February 10, 2016 -
With Valentine's Day just around the corner we're featuring some of our favorite couples' portraits from this year. T...
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Seeing Yourself as Your Photographer Sees You
January 19, 2016 -
From senior portraits to professionals' headshots the two biggest hurdles that I face with my clients are: Establishing...
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The #gogoldforleighton Photo Project for Child Cancer Awareness
September 22, 2015 -
For those who follow us on Facebook or Twitter you may have seen peeks at the #gogoldforleighton photo project that we'v...
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Don't Stress Back To School Photos
August 31, 2015 -
The one thing that we've learned as we've helped other parents with back-to-school photos is that it can be more stressf...
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Living Abroad (Part 2 of 3): Travel Tales (Through Photos)
August 11, 2015 -
You have hit the jackpot! You are living in a place that has been on your "dream list"--using your free time to visit al...
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Food That Looks As Good As It Tastes
July 20, 2015 -
This weekend I was asked to photograph a private dinner (al fresco) prepared by local chef, Crystal Hart. Paired with wi...
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Living Abroad (Part 1 of 3): Photographing Your Home
June 22, 2015 -
It wasn't until I moved to Germany with my family that I realized the difference between "visiting" and "living" in Euro...
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What My International Workday Looks Like
June 05, 2015 -
When you're like me and work a home-based business it can often appear like you don't work that many hours. Most of the...
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Getting That Group Shot
May 21, 2015 -
Whether it's a group photo at a corporate event, a kids' sports team or a family portrait there are many creative ways t...
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Why Do I Need a Profile Photo?
May 13, 2015 -
Th is is a question I get asked at least once a week from potential clients who view my headshot portfolio. Some questi...
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Macro Shots with My iPhone (Flowers in Focus)
April 23, 2015 -
I have posted a couple shots from my iPhone of the spring flowers blooming in my portrait garden (otherwise known as my...
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How to Tell a Story About Your Home With Your Real Estate Photos
March 26, 2015 -
You have an average of 20 photos to pull a potential buyer through your front door. You can use a slide show or just sti...
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Love by Three
February 10, 2015 -
Valentines Day is coming up in the United States and it has me thinking of all things lovey-dovey and mushy-gushy. Even...
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My Home-Based Business Away From Home
January 26, 2015 -
Like many photographers and small business owners I work from home. This choice keeps my overhead small and requires lit...
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Starting the New Year with the ABC's
January 05, 2015 -
I used to start out a new year with life-changing resolutions. After enough years where results either didn't come withi...
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12 Top Things Being a Photog in Germany Has Done For Me
December 16, 2014 -
As I get ready for another Christmas Pageant this year with my eldest I have sound bytes from Christmas songs dancing in...
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