Display Your Photos To Bring Memories To Life

February 12, 2026

The tendency today, and for good reason, is to simply ask for digital files from your family or senior photo session. First, it's easy to share them with friends and family via email or on social media. Second, it avoids the stress of choosing sizes (which also comes with questions about framing and hanging your wall art for larger sizes). Third, people assume that digital images are cheaper. Let's consider these for a moment.There are photographers who will take a ton of photos at your ...

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Five Tips For A Better Senior Photo Session

February 4, 2026

When it comes to taking senior portraits, it is normal to feel a little awkward. Many seniors are self-conscious of how they will appear because taking pictures solo can feel uncomfortable. We have the top five things you need to know in order to nail your senior portrait with grace and confidence. Put these tips to practice and you can rest assured that you will love your portrait for years to come.1. Use your eyesAvoid awkward photos by using your eyes to express emotion. When a natural smile ...

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It's Time to Plan Senior Photos

February 3, 2026

Yes, it's freezing outside. Nobody is thinking about doing outdoor portraits, especially senior pictures. Here's why you should . . . .If you have a graduating senior who plays spring sports this is a good time to scope out a local photographer so you can plan for getting photos of your son or daughter in action (and in uniform). Good photographers are typically busy professionals, so that the sooner you make these decisions the better you can be prepared for good weather.Even if you have a ...

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The Mini Session Phenomena

August 18, 2025

I've been taking photos for nearly sixty years, and doing it professionally since 2009. When I started you had to buy film, take the photos, send the film in for processing, and wait a week or more on average to see what you got. The advent of digital photography presents an opportunity to give your clients nearly instant gratification. You can take a photo, recompose it or change the exposure, and show your client a color preview within a minute. Wow, that's a treasure.Some photographers, ...

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Will AI Change Photography?

July 25, 2025

I've been interested in photography since 1965 when I got my first used 35 mm camera. During the past sixty years I have seen the advent of auto focus, the migration to digital formats, and the proliferation of software and hardware to make photography easier for novices and professionals alike. I am amused more than threatened by the rise of artificial intelligence in the field of photography.Innovation and technology have worked together to change other industries. The monks who used to work ...

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