You know when you convince your spouse that you NEED a real camera because you’re going to take beautiful photos of your children, document their entire childhood, take your own family photos, and really, when you think about it, this purchase is practically SAVING your family money? And then six months later it’s sitting on
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Have you ever tried to take a photo of your kids playing under the most gorgeous sunset, only to think, “well, that’s disappointing.” Either your child looks great and the sky is completely blown out, or the sunset looks beautiful but your child is basically a silhouette. 😅 It can feel like you have to
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Ever taken a photo you absolutely loved… except for ooone little thing? 😅 Maybe it’s a distracting object in the background, a booger you didn’t have time to get into a wrestling match to wipe away, a stray hair, or something else that pulls your eye away from the subject. The good news? Lightroom makes
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Is your camera suddenly not working? 😬 Friend, I am so sorry you found this blog post, because my guess is you’re somewhere between: “Why is my camera doing this to me?! and, “I’m about to throw this thing out the window. There is nothing more frustrating than finally having a moment to take photos
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Have you ever tried to take a photo of your child doing something adorable and been DEVASTATED to find out you are left with an underexposed image?! In this Vlog I’m showing you how to recover an underexposed image in just three major steps! Brighten the exposure, correct the color, and reduce the noise! I
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How to Get Sharp Photos of Toddlers Toddlerhood is truly one of my favorite stages of life. They are tiny, curious, hilarious, unpredictable, and extremely fast humans. They also seem to have a personal mission to outrun your camera! If you have ever tried to photograph your toddler and ended up with a blurry little
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If your iPhone photos are looking nothing like the Apple ads, or your fancy camera is constantly disappointing you, I’m sharing five quick tips for better photos of your kids—on any device! These take seconds and make a HUGE difference! You can watch the entire video below, or keep reading! Clean your lens This first
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The first day of school is such a special milestone—and it deserves more than a rushed photo while everyone’s half-dressed, holding a granola bar, jittery with nerves and already late. If you’ve ever wanted first-day-of-school photo ideas but weren’t sure where to begin (or thought you needed fancy gear), I’ve got you covered! I LOVE
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Want to capture beautiful flatlay photos for your website, social media, or product shots — without a studio setup? Good news: you can totally DIY it with a few simple flatlay photography tips! Flatlays are perfect for storytelling, showing off a product, or just giving your usual photo feed a little visual breathing room. Here
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Ever wondered how to make your background look beautifully soft and dreamy, while your subject stays sharp? You’re not alone! One of the most common questions I get from moms learning photography is: “How do I make the background of my photos blurry?” That creamy, blurred look you see in professional portraits is called bokeh
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