A step-by-step guide to turning your photo project into something you can hold in your hands. There’s a particular magic in seeing your photos live beyond the screen. Are you documenting a personal journey? Want to showcase a long-term project? Building a photo book is one of the most meaningful ways to bring your workContinueContinue reading “Building Your First Photo Book: From Google Doc to Print”
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Your Hard Drive Is Not Your Portfolio: The Art of Curating Your Work
On selecting, sequencing, and killing your darlings to find your strongest images. You’ve shot hundreds, maybe thousands, of photos. Your hard drive is full. Your Lightroom catalog is organized (or… not). And yet when someone asks to see your portfolio, you freeze. Because deep down, you know the truth: Your best work isn’t what you’veContinueContinue reading “Your Hard Drive Is Not Your Portfolio: The Art of Curating Your Work”
The Power of Intentional Photography: Improve Your Craft by Being Purposeful
In the fast-paced world of photography, it’s easy to fall into the habit of snapping random images and hoping for the best. However, the most impactful and memorable photographs often come from a place of intention. By being purposeful in every stage of the photographic process—from planning your shot to editing your final image—you canContinueContinue reading “The Power of Intentional Photography: Improve Your Craft by Being Purposeful”
Free Photo Editing: See Your Images in a New Light
Are you looking to breathe new life into your photos? Do you have an entire folder with unedited photos you don’t know how to tackle? I’m excited to offer you a unique opportunity to have one of your images professionally edited—for free! Using Adobe Lightroom, I’ll enhance your photo to showcase their full potential andContinueContinue reading “Free Photo Editing: See Your Images in a New Light”
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