8 Terms You Should Know About Photography Lenses

Here are a few terms you should know about lenses. I’m going to go through each one of these and give you the technical definition and then a non techy way of realizing what it actually is. I don’t know about you but that always helped me! Aperture: The aperture is how wide your lens opens
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Tips on Lifestyle Photography

Lifestyle sessions are so much fun and I have a wonderful time capturing those memories for the family. Whether you are in their home or on location,  these images are the ones that make my heart beat fast. The lifestyle images are ultimately what I do. Have a plan. Especially when photographing them in their
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Photographer Tips: Simplifying Off-Camera Flash

A great camera, an awesome lens, a creative pose.  Something’s still missing… You’ve got everything you need to create good photography, but “good” is simply not good enough.  You’re after “great photography.” Enter off-camera flash. Good news. Contrary to popular belief, using this technique is easier and more affordable than you think.  It’s not necessary
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7 Tips for Better Black and White Images

I love the simplicity and timeless feel of black and white imagery. The absence of color emphasizes the subject as well as the emotion and minimizes distractions. Black and white is also a popular choice for low light photography making this time of year a perfect time to create black and white images. So what
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