Transformation Tuesday: Featuring Jillian Leaming on Pretty Presets for Lightroom

I do feel like I have so far to go in my work! So to say that I am honored to be a part of "Transformation Tuesday" on Pretty Presets is an understatement! I am a self- taught photographer so having the tools that presets provides is so amazing. It has helped me with my workflow so much! (Especially the weddings I shoot.) 

I have always been a creative and artistic person, but I purchased my first DSLR (bare minimum with a kit lens) when my son, Hudson, was 4 months old. He is now 5 1/2 and is so sick of me taking pictures of him). Since then I have had one more amazing little girl, Sophia, and upgraded my gear. 

When I started:

Some things that have helped me a long the way:

I use golden hour as much as I can. It is amazing light and is flattering on everyone.

I used to get so discouraged when I felt like my images weren't turning out the way I wanted them too. So I started dressing my kiddos up and having special little sessions with them (during golden hour, remember!) and would try new things with them.

I am very guilty of this frequently. I have no shame I guess! haha! I mean, how else are you going to learn anything!? And guess what? I don't mind answering questions when other photographers ask me. I have so many awesome people help (and are still helping) so I want to help others as well!

Just stop it. Stop it right now! Find your own groove and art. You are awesome, you are unique, you are YOU! 

I still struggle with this, but guess what? The world is not going to end if you say "no". I love photography so much. But not more than I love my family! :)

Recent Sessions:

I am a Mom to 2 of the most precious littles, wife and natural light photographer in Oklahoma. I am so blessed to get to have a job that I adore! I pretty much wear sweat pants every day and I don't care who knows it.  Check out my Facebook page and my website.