Get everyone involved in the Fourth of July festivities by learning to take really cool sparkler pictures {even if you only have a smartphone}! You’ve seen the photos on Pinterest; everyone’s spelling words and having a great time with their sparkler and fireworks photos, right?! Well, it’s time you get the award for the coolest mom on the block by… Read More
Start Your Summer Photography Bucket List Today!
Do you have a photography bucket list? As photographers, we spend most of our time documenting the lives of others. We wait, watch, feel, and take-in the experiences, emotions, and goings-on of everyone around us. And then, we realize that we’re missing out on capturing our very own lives. We’re not taking the time necessary to document our legacy. I… Read More
How to add a Sky Overlay in Photoshop
Have you ever added a sky overlay to a photograph? The process can be both exciting and infuriating! Thankfully, my friend Morgan Burks is a Photoshop guru and has a simple step-by-step process for adding a gorgeous sky overlay to your photos {without making it look fake or cheesey}! Make sure you take notes and show us your finished results… Read More
Do You Know How to Love a Photographer
Can I show you how to love a photographer? Maybe you’re married to one; maybe your sister is one; maybe your son or daughter is one. Maybe you are cube-neighbors at the office with one. Everyone knows that those special, light-chasing, pink-haired, coffee-drinking, gear-toting wonders of the world really are their own breed. Weirdos! With all of their intriguing quirks… Read More
Microphones and Lighting for Live Video
“Hey, Cyrissa! What lighting for live video is your favorite?!” Seriously… if I had a sparkle for every time someone asked me that question! As if getting up the courage to broadcast on live streaming video wasn’t enough, we’ve also got to worry about lighting for live video, microphones for live video, tripods for live video… for real. It can… Read More
How to Use the Liquify Tool to Enhance Your Images
I am thrilled to welcome my friend Shana to the blog today! She’s going to give us some amazing tips on how to use the liquify tool to enhance your images and take them to the next level for your clients! Take it away, Shana! Hi guys & gals! I’m Shana. I’m a wife, mom of 3 boys, elementary teacher,… Read More