How often should you change your profile picture?
How often should you change your profile picture? That is a great question with a plethora of answers. I’ve read up on this a little bit and there’s a lot of different answers out there; some say once a month but they all say once a week is too much. The answer that I’m really […]
Fall Portrait time is just around the corner!
Fall portrait time is just around the corner! The leaves are beginning to change in beautiful Colorado Springs; soon the air will be crisp, evening coming a little sooner and ALL. THE. COLORS!! I’ll be having fall portrait sessions at Rock Ledge Ranch Saturdays, October 17th and 24th. Gorgeous colors and our lovely Garden of […]
Business website videos for Fierce Beauty
I had the privilege of making tremendous business website videos for Fierce Beauty here in Colorado Springs. Mimi is so much more than just a skin care professional; she cares for her clients in a way I rarely see. She does her best to not only provide solutions for her clients but goes above and […]
Mini sessions; what you talkin’ bout, Willis?
Mini sessions; what you talkin’ bout, Willis? Alright, I’m sure I’m showing my age with that reference, but it’s perfect. You hear about mini sessions, but what are they, and what’s the big deal? I offer a variety of session styles (more info here) not just small, medium and large but also custom portrait sessions. […]
Mouth-watering website video for Front Range BBQ
This website video is not for the vegetarian or those whose lunch hour isn’t for a while. You’ve been warned. 😀 Brian and his crew at Front Range BBQ set about their delicious craft each day; preparing handed-down family recipes and serving it all up with a big huge helping of Southern hospitality. I […]
The Know, Like, Trust Factor: Business Headshots
“You never get a second chance to make a first impression,” as the saying goes, and so it is. Your business card given from a referral, your LinkedIn profile, your Facebook business page post shared from a friend, and of course, your website. These are just a few ways your first impression will happen, […]
If your family photo session was a dog, which breed would it be?
If your family photo session was a dog, which breed would it be? The Chihuahua Small, cute, and definitely full of personality, the Mini Portrait session is the tiniest of portrait sessions. Chihuahuas love being dressed for the season and Mini Portrait sessions love taking advantage of the weather and beauty all around. You’ll find […]
Lilac-filled Engagement Photos| Angela & Bryan
Such gorgeous engagement photos among lovely purple lilacs ~ what could be better on a spring Colorado Springs day? Bryan and Angela met at work; he was kind and attentive, she, radiant as ever. It wasn’t long before he had her heart and soon after, they were planning their life together. Angela had one […]
Lifestyle family portraits; what is it?
There’s a new trend in professional portraiture; Lifestyle Photography. What are lifestyle family portraits? It’s definitely a new love of mine. Lifestyle portraits are just that; showing your lifestyle. Who you are as a family and individuals. Often photographing a family in their home and neighborhood, it’s so much more than your home and being […]
How to personalize your senior photos
These are the most important portraits before your wedding day! Your senior portraits should reflect who you are, what your passions are as well as your personal style. “How do I bring my personal style to my senior portraits?” It’s easy to personalize your senior photos in wardrobe, props and special locations. WARDROBE: You want […]
Happy Fur-Baby Mother’s Day!
Most of the women my age I know are mothers in the conventional sense; children with full names and only two legs. What happens to the women like my BFF Tarah, and myself, who have so much motherly love to give and no mini-me to shower it upon? We become fur-baby mommies! Here is a […]
Natural outdoor business headshots
Business headshots are so little about perfection, and so much about capturing someone in their natural beauty. A huge part of putting them at ease in front of the camera is to have them in a place they’re comfortable. Terza and I (www.theterzafactor.com) thought we were going to have to reschedule due to beautiful […]
Pilot’s
I love fashioning senior portraits around the graduate’s interests. KC had just gotten his pilot’s license the morning before his senior portrait session. Absolutely had to show that off!
Business video intros: Marla with Vibrancy!
I have come to LOVE working with local Colorado Springs business owners to promote their passion, their skill, their businesses with intro and promo videos. Below is one such lovely woman I’m proud to introduce you to; Marla Koupal with Vibrancy! (http://www.vibrancy.biz/practitioner.html) I had the pleasure of learning more about Marla and her work with […]
Portrait tip #2: No Matchy-Matchy!
Coordinate wardrobe without being matchy-matchy Khakis and polos, right? Everyone in jeans and a white shirt? (Oh, I’m so holding back on the “The 90’s called and they want their clothes back” jokes.) (okay, maybe not holding back that much.) The fastest way to timeless photos that won’t go viral for “family photos gone […]
