Lightroom Tutorials

Have you ever gotten lost looking though old photos? Every time I sit down to clean out my hard drive or my Lightroom Catalog, I get sucked walking right down memory lane. I love the photos of the kids when they wer...

I’ve sat down to write this post several times. It seems that every time I do, all three of my children suddenly need me. They take turns walking into my office to give me a hug, ask for a snack, request a referee, ...

Unlike the majority of the folks in our community, I’m in the unique position in that I am not a mother, have not been a mother and, unless the medical community makes major breakthroughs in the next couple of years...

As a Mom, some of my most treasured photographs are the ones of me with my children. But let's be honest... us Mamma's are not the best at getting in front of the camera. Someone once told me that the pictures we ta...

Lightroom has become the favorite software for photographers who likes to get the job done in a swift manner. In this post let us look into one tool in Lightroom known as Graduated filter in Develop module. ...

Here are some tips for making the most of your visit to a national park. 1) Rise early I am not the best morning person myself but when it comes to catching a beautiful sunrise, I grab a coffee and go! There i...

ANIMAL PHOTO CHALLENGE WINNERS ANNOUNCED Thank you so much for sharing all your sweet pictures of your loving animals. We had such a hard time picking images again this week.  So many sweet animals, images and stor...

Free Notes for Using Brushes & Graduated Filters  Thank you so much for joining us today during our Facebook Live training with Amanda Padgett.  We are so excited to offer these FREE NOTES for using brushes and ...

Creating memories is not an easy task; it requires dedication, talent, and good communication skills. The demand for wedding photographers is higher than ever, but with so many choices on the market, couples can get ...

I love B&W photography especially when it comes to editing landscapes.  It has a timeless feel and I love turning an “okay” color image into a dramatic B&W.  A few things I keep in mind when shooting for a B&...

I do not use a tripod for every single shot but I always bring it along with me.  A tripod tends to take up more room then the rest of my gear, but it is worth its advantages!  If you do not have a tripod yet, I hope...

Today I woke up and was so happy to see my friendly weather girl reporting the temps were soaring to 74 degrees.  My soul did a happy dance.  Maybe spring really is here?!  I opened the windows, turned on the radio, ...

Today, I want to talk to you about your people.  Your tribe.  Your for better or worse.  Your minions. Your cheerleaders.  Your critics.  Your roommates.  You know the people I’m talking about. A home is just a house...

If you live in a home like mine, what I prefer to call well lived in rather than messy, there probably isn’t a shortage of stuff.  The word might even give you an ulcer because maybe you don’t just have stuff, you ha...

According to the calendar, Spring showed up on the 20th of March.  If you are anything like me, just reading those words makes your creative heart nearly explode.  Warmer temperatures! Blooming flowers! Longer days! ...

HOME PHOTO CHALLENGE WINNERS ANNOUNCED Everyone has a favorite picture that takes them back to a place they call home. It can be a person, a place or a certain object that reminds you of that special place. This we...

Having six children, I feel that I have somewhat mastered this area of photography.  Children's photography is not easy. Telling a child how to stand, where to put their hands, which way to look...it is not for the f...

We were headed to Scottsdale and I was debating on whether or not to bring my camera, that felt like a 20-pound carry-on camera bag.  I decided last minute to go ahead and rent the Canon 5D Mark IV and 70-200mm lens ...

Elisa Cogotti Photographer Spotlight Today we are talking with Elisa Cogotti, a very talented newborn photographer, about her work, background and inspiration. 1. Where did your inspiration for photography begin? I'...

GREEN PHOTO CHALLENGE WINNERS ANNOUNCED We thought we'd try a new twist on our photo challenge this week and pick just one color to focus in on! If you're like me, just the thought of green plants sounds so exciting...