Most people think editing is the main factor in making images look how you want, but that isn’t true. Sure, it can make a big impact. And editing with presets in Adobe Lightroom (what I use primarily to edit) can drastically change your photos. But it all starts with settings IN the camera. That is […]

Photography can be a tricky thing to learn. Sure, there are a lot of technical factors. But a lot of it is also all about preference! That’s what art is! It is up to the creator to decide what the final outcome will look like. So, while I do believe every photographer needs to learn […]

It’s that time of year! The end of a chapter and beginning of a new year. To ring in 2019, I wanted to do something special. Soon I will share a review of some of the amazing highlights that 2018 brought me. The weddings I photographed, clients who became friends and all the beautiful things […]

I’ve said it before and I will say it again, your gear doesn’t matter. That’s right. As a photographer, it doesn’t matter what gear you are using if you don’t know how to operate it! I wrote an entire post on this. And if you think spending thousands of dollars on a lens will make […]

Now, I hope you read my recent post about photography gear and equipment. If you didn’t, make sure you do. Because the main objective is this… your gear doesn’t matter. If you don’t know how to use it, then don’t waste money on elaborate purchases! You need to have the knowledge. Gear can only do […]

SO just a few weeks ago I wrote a blog post about why your gear doesn’t matter. Sound harsh? Sorry! But it is true! If you don’t know how to work your camera and gear to create the images that you want, you can’t rely on them. You are the chef, they are the stove. […]

If you don’t know how to use it. Say what? Yeah, it’s true. Your photography gear doesn’t matter. When I get asked by someone what camera I use, I answer. But what I wanted to say (sometimes) is “give me the cheapest, crappiest one you got.. I can make MAGIC!”. Those at least are the […]

There are so many times I have been asked by couples to capture candid moments. Or asked if my style is ‘candid’. Why? Well, it’s simple. People love real moments! So today I want to talk to you about the art of candid wedding photography and what goes into it. I like to capture things […]

At almost every wedding I shot, I get a comment about how bad ass my camera set up looks. Not because of the lenses or equipment I am using, but because of the holster I wear it in. Well today I am going to tell you about the Spider Holster I use, what it has […]