Using Google Images To Remember Building Names

It is hard to remember the name of every building that has been photographed.  Fortunately there is a simple way to possibly figure it out. The scenario I visited Washington DC over a year ago and photographed every possible building I could.  With so much to see, do and photograph in the city, it would be [...]

iPhone Photowalk Tip

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Moving right along with my iPhone workflow tips – I thought it would be a fun spin to share a simple tip for anyone with an iPhone attending a photowalk. If you’re visiting my website for the first time, please be sure to check out  the iPhone Blogging Workflow Tip and iPhone Shortcuts Workflow Tip articles. [...]

iPhone Shortcuts Workflow Tip

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If you dabble in iPhoneography, then you are likely, and often, faced with having to type certain phrases a lot.  Possibly some hashtags.  Here is a quick tip to save yourself some time. Enable Keyboard Shortcuts Open the Settings app Go to General Go to Keyboard Turn Shortcuts ON Now you will have the ability [...]

WordPress Themes For Photographers

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A while back I wrote an article with Website Tips for Photographers. This article is taking it a step further and sharing methods to create a stunning and powerful look for a photography website. For Photographers trying to create a business for themselves it is crucial for them to have websites. When it gets down [...]

Prepping Your Property For Real Estate Photography

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When it comes to photographing a property for real estate photography, the last thing a photographer wants to see when arriving for the job is chaos. Outside Property Clean the yard, patio and/or porch Trim the grass and shrubbery if needed Put toys and equipment away Clear the sidewalks If snow, shovel Inside Property Clear [...]

Make Due With What You’re Given

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Sometimes when you’re on a photo shoot, there are other people who think they know best.  In this case, it was a girl who was picking out locations and creating scenes for each shot.  In my opinion, the entire day was wasted because of many reasons. The clothes don’t match the scenes The scenes are [...]

A Powerful Way To Battle Creative Block

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Every so often we, as creative people, find ourselves in some form of creative block. This could be photographic, writing, painter, etc. Today’s tip is one of the strongest, most powerful ways to break out of that zone of non creativity. Here goes. Take a break I have been in a writing creative block for [...]

4 Photography Tips For Posing Your Subject

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Posing a model or subject can be a dreaded task to some photographers. If you never had training in how to pose your subject, or picked up a book on posing techniques then I am glad that you’re here. Below are 4 simple tips to help bring some flavor to your portraits. 4 quick and [...]

3 Tips When Accidentally Deleting Photos

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This quick post offers three quick tips on what to do if you have accidentally deleted photographs from your digital memory cards. The tips are also useful if your memory card is corrupt. Stop Shooting: Put down the camera and think first. Don’t try to fix something you don’t understand or really know how to [...]

6 Important Tips To Becoming a Freelance Photographer

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“Business experts” might say don’t create a business from a passion. Gary Vaynerchuk would tell you otherwise. If you love photography and have considered turning your hobby into a freelance photography business, here are some tips for you. Pick your niche: Are you a wedding photographer, portrait photographer, animal photographer, child photographer, landscape photographer? What [...]

5 Tips For Photographing Pets

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When it comes to photographing pets, we all know how trick it can be. I put together these 5 tips to help you begin a journey into animal photography. Please note that I consider animal photography like baby photography without an assistant to grab the baby’s attention. While enjoy photographing animals, they are not my [...]