The Art of Visual Storytelling Through Photography
By mastering the elements of visual storytelling—composition, framing, light, color, and editing—you can create images that are not only captivating visuals but also deeply meaningful. You invite viewers to step into the narrative, feel the emotions, and connect with the story you are telling. In doing so, you create a powerful and lasting impact that goes beyond the image itself.
How to Style Your Hair for a Photo Session
With proper preparation and a few handy tips, you can ensure your hair looks stunning for the camera. Whether you aim for a natural, effortless look or a more polished style, taking the time to prep your hair and plan your styling will help you feel confident and ready to shine in front of the camera.
10 Tips to Ready Yourself for a Forest Portrait Session
If you are considering a photo shoot in the forest for your senior pictures, make sure you’ve prepared yourself for the natural conditions.
Why You Need Personal Branding Photos Instead of Headshots
The impact of hiring a professional photographer to create visual storytelling and personal brand photography is profound and worth the investment. It connects your brand to your audience, makes it stand apart in a crowded market, educates potential clients, builds trust in your brand, and communicates emotionally.
Nine Simple Ways to Feel Comfortable in Front of a Camera
It should go without saying that beauty anxiety, body dissatisfaction, and appearance-based discrimination are deep-seated social and psychological issues that can’t be solved overnight. In fact, according to Dove, they combine to create. multi-billion health crisis. However, I’ve compiled some tips to help ease camera shyness, at least for the short term.
Six Simple Ways to Add Flowers to Your Photography Portraits
Adding flowers to your photo shoot or self-portrait will increase their color, texture, and impact.
Inspiration for Your Bookstore or Library Photoshoot
Typically, a bookshelf in the back of the bookstore is illuminated by a lamp or a single bulb. The low light is a perfect setup for beautifully moody, cinematic portraiture.
Beauty & the Boulder
As a professional photographer, my number one concern is to make sure the client is happy, and I’ll be the first to admit, that sometimes, art takes a back seat to a shot list. Typically, it’s only after I have worked my way through different combinations and poses that I give myself the space to be truly creative.
KC Brand Photography
Hayley Finch, the lead graphics designer and messaging strategist for hayleyfinch.com, reached out to me a few months ago to update the imagery on her website. With a clear vision of her brand — from color palettes to personality — we worked together to find Kansas City locations that lined up with that aesthetic.
Portrait Photography in Kansas City
As I watched it pour, my hopes for a tranquil river for this portrait session disappeared. It was swirly, muddy and rushing much faster than its usual languid pace.