Wondering what outfit to purchase for your child’s upcoming portrait session? You’ve come to the right post. In this post, I’ll be giving my recommendations for what to wear for Heirloom Photos! First of all, can I just say that I’m so excited that you are considering this style of portrait for your child? This […]

Are you wondering how to use the ExpoDisc? You’ve come to the right post! This little tool has become one of my favorite pieces of photography equipment over the years. I use it during every session. Seriously, I’m pretty sure I would cry if I forgot to bring it along when using my digital camera. […]

Wondering about the best lighting for indoor photography? In this post I will share my approach as a family and newborn photographer who provides lots of in-home lifestyle sessions throughout the year. However, these techniques can also be applied to other indoor settings for general lifestyle and branding sessions. Consistency is a big goal of […]

Bummer. You captured the perfect shot right when someone walked into the background of your frame. Can it be fixed? In this post, photographer Kelley Hoagland will show you how to edit out someone in a photo using Photoshop. There are actually a few simple techniques you can try! This post contains affiliate links. This […]

We finished off January with a fun little get away at the Union Station Hotel in Nashville, TN. I’ve been having to travel to Vanderbilt Hospital quarterly for treatment for a voice condition called spasmodic dysphonia. (That’s another story for another day.) When we were there in the fall, another patient warned us that the […]

What’s the difference between manual mode vs aperture priority? When learning photography, it’s helpful to start with understanding your options when choosing camera modes. These different modes affect how your camera measures light and chooses (or doesn’t choose) exposure settings. As I have mentioned in previous posts, as a portrait photographer, the first setting I […]

Have you experienced Christmas at Opryland Hotel with kids? To be completely honest, the Gaylord Opryland Hotel had not been on my radar at all until I saw some ads for the Ice! experience while staying with my in-laws who live in Middle TN. It’s not an outing that I have ever heard my fellow […]

Wondering how to make a photo less grainy? Maybe you took a photo is less than ideal lighting conditions. Or maybe your settings were just off. Now you’ve ended up with a photo you like, except for the distracting digital grain and noise. How can you fix it? In this post, I’ll be discussing how […]

Are you expecting a sweet new addition to the family and wondering when to take newborn photos? Then you’ve found the right post! Newborn photos are such a perfect way to document this exciting season of life. Let’s dive into the factors you need to consider. Before we get going, let me introduce myself in […]

Wondering how to fix a blurry photo? You’re going through your images. You find one that’s perfect. The kids have the cutest expressions. The lighting and composition look just right. You’re thrilled- until you zoom in on the photo and realize one of the kids is noticeably out of focus. Bummer!! Can you salvage it? […]