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Rainy Day Solutions
I solicited some Facebook responses and questions to jump start my blog series on photo tips and tricks. My friend Amie inquired about how to get the feeling of natural light in a dark room, so I...
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Aperture Aptitude: How to create a collage or storyboard in Aperture 3
So let me put this right out there: I hate Photoshop. I don’t like having to use Photoshop for basic layout things, and the last time I did a collage for my blog it took me an hour and a half–worse,...
View ArticleLooking your best for pictures: makeup dos and don’ts
For your photo session, of course you want to look your best, but it can be hard to anticipate the way you will look on camera. And of course there are two things we want to avoid: going to your...
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Covington Maple Valley Photography Group: Last meeting recap and reminders...
It’s been awhile since our women’s photography group met back in March. With the birth of my baby in mid-April, we skipped an April meeting, but we will be meeting again this month (this month only on...
View Article{Covington Maple Valley Photographer} Protecting your digital files
Many of us take a TON of pictures, and in an age in which people aren’t necessarily making prints or getting their photos off their computer (a topic for another blog post and one of my soapboxes!),...
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5 Flattering Beauty Items for Your Next Photo Session
Prepping for your family or couples photo shoot can be stressful for a woman. The sea of cosmetics and beauty items can be confusing for people who don’t normally wear a lot of makeup, but want to look...
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The 2013 holiday gift guide for female photographers
It’s that time of year… you know, when you may be getting pestered for a holiday wish list and you know your husband is scratching his head about what to get you. So unless you want a new iron, you’d...
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5 Tips for Picking Outfits for Your Family Photos
A few months ago, I was so excited to have my dear friend Beth Wendland in town for a visit and to take my own family photos. Just like all of you, I am not immune to a bit of nerves at the idea of...
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The first 100 days: 5 things I’ve learned so far on my Project 365
A sneak peek at my first 100 days of Project 365, as captured on Instagram. I can scarcely believe it, but today marks day 100 of my Project 365! I’m pretty excited about this milestone, and I’ve also...
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100 Days of Project 365: 10 favorite pictures
It’s April, and I’ve reached 100 days of Project 365! Project 365 is simple: take one photo a day for 365 days. I started on January 1, but some people start on their own birthday, a child’s birthday,...
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My Interview at Life as a Sports Mom
photograph by Elizabeth Wendland, lifeasasportsmom.com I’m thrilled to be featured today over at the new “Life as a Sports Mom” blog, with a detailed interview with my dear friend, Elizabeth Wendland....
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Prepping for your family or couples photo shoot can be stressful for a woman. The sea of cosmetics and beauty items can be confusing for people who don’t normally wear a lot of makeup, but want to look...
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