Are you expecting a new addition to your family? Congratulations! It’s never too early to start thinking about newborn photos. In this post, I’m specifically going discuss the benefits of planning an in home newborn photography session. While studio photography sessions are beautiful and have a whole host of merits, in home sessions are truly […]

Along with my beloved family portrait sessions and heirloom sessions, I’ve been scheduling more and more Chattanooga branding photography sessions. You can read more about those services here. For me, serving clients in a new way has been a fun challenge. More importantly, there’s a lot of joy in getting to know other business owners […]

Flash photography is a vital skill for any portrait photographer to have, especially for indoor sessions. In today’s post, I will be discussing some of the most common tricky lighting situations I encounter during in-home photography sessions and when to use flash photography. Low Light Conditions Generally, in discussing when to use flash photography, low […]

Are you in search of the perfect Christmas Party Dresses for the 2023 Holiday Season? Then look no further! Chattanooga’s boutique Savannah Taylor has all of the feminine sparkle and glamor you could possibly need. They offer women’s styles as well as many bump friendly maternity Christmas dress options. Even if you don’t live in […]

Looking for a brand photographer for your company? My name is Kelley Hoagland and I’m a brand photographer based in Chattanooga, TN. It’s no secret that we live in a highly visual world. Truly, the demand for new content is ever present. Did you know that Etsy found through its customer research that good product […]

Are you already using your camera in manual mode, but still looking for some tips as to how to take better photos in camera? Stick around. This post is for you! I will detailing some small adjustments that can make a HUGE impact on the look of your photographs. If you are specifically looking for […]

In today’s post, I’m going to dive into the debate of flash modes and explain my rationale of Manual vs TTL flash. When I first started diving into flash, I found all of the new modes and settings to be very confusing. I was hard to know where to start. My first few attempts at […]

HOW TO FIND A PHOTOGRAPHER
Maybe you’re thinking the time to schedule an annual family session has come. Perhaps your family is expecting a new member and you would love some newborn photos. If you’re wondering how to find a photographer, you’ve come to right place. Indeed, not will I discuss the basics of finding a photographer, but how to find the right photographer for your family in this article. Believe it or not, there are a lot of factors to consider beyond availability and price. If you hope to find an artist who best fits for your family’s needs, keep reading!

The Basics of How to Find a Photographer

Chances are, even if you live in a small town, several photographers are booking clients in your area. If nothing comes up when you do a quick google search for photographers in your area, try searching with the name of nearby larger towns or cities. Many photographers willingly travel for sessions. However they may charge a small travel fee if the location is outside of their typical radius.

Instagram and Facebook serve as two other great platforms for searches. A photographer’s profile can help give a little more insight into their personality through their captions and “day in the life” posts. Photographers typically display their most recent work on social media platforms. Have any of your friends recently posted professional photos on social media that you loved? Reach out to them to find out what photographer they used and how the overall experience went…

Sometimes the first big step of learning how to use flash is fully understanding how your equipment works. There are so many buttons and settings! I remember feeling really overwhelmed at first and wondering in frustration “Why is my Godox Flash not firing?”. Expecting your flash to fire and nothing happening is the worst, especially […]

The moment I stepped out of my car at this Georgia vineyard, I felt like I had been transported to the Californian or Italian countryside. CloudTree Vineyard‘s 40 acre property sits on top of lush rolling hills. One not only enjoys beautiful views of their 10 acres of grapes, but a priceless view of Pigeon […]