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Find beautiful light to create dramatic still life and macro images

pay per click advertising It’s something we hear all the time but can’t be emphasized enough – light is everything. Good lighting not only illuminates the subject in the image but also draws our eye to where we want the … Continue reading

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How to easily adjust your exposure settings in changing light

As an on-location, natural light photographer, I shoot in various lighting situations. Most of the time during my sessions, the lighting will change as the sun hides behind the clouds, cloud coverage disappears, and storms begin to roll in. I’m … Continue reading

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Is the light low? Keep your pictures brighter with these 4 tips

As a lifestyle family and newborn photographer based in San Francisco, I often find myself in homes or hospital rooms with one tiny window or on a ground floor with little natural light. In fact, I lived in a studio … Continue reading

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How I get a great sky AND great skin using only natural light

Do you ever see a beautiful sunset and want to capture your kids playing in front of that gorgeous backdrop? Or a beautiful couple kissing in front of a cotton candy sky? You happily start taking photos, check your LCD … Continue reading

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How to keep a month-by-month light journal for your home

Fun fact: My absolute favorite place to shoot during March mornings is at the top of the main stairs using the tiny window in my laundry room. In April mornings, the kitchen. May mornings, the living room. June mornings, the … Continue reading

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