We’ve all been there – cajoling children with promises of sugary treats if they will just give us ONE. REAL. SMILE. Despite the age-old saying that it takes fewer muscles to smile than it does to frown, sometimes it seems that a sour puss is far easier to come by when photographing children (especially our...
First of all, if you are here for another year of following my daily project, then WELCOME BACK to my fresh start in 2014! Thanks to your encouragement, as well as the enormous amount of satisfaction that I got from reflecting back on my year in pictures, I have decided to continue my daily project....
When I began this journey in January 2013, it seemed as if I would never see the end. My goal was to document MY life and MY family. It wasn’t always easy, and there were quite a few weeks that I wished I could just stop. Looking back, however, I realize what I gift I...
Do you want to take better pictures of your own family? Have you ever wondered what the secrets are to capturing “the” moment? Then this Snap Happy: Photography 101 is just the class for you! I will share with you some simple strategies to get you happy with your snapshots (hint: understanding lighting is...
{Sullivan’s Island, SC Lifestyle Photographer} Every year I pull out my Expand-o-Pants, throw caution to the wind, buy a five-pound bag of sugar, and feverishly bake for the holidays. My girls and I have always made homemade cookies for Santa (I hear he eschews high-fructose corn syrup and hydrogenated oils), and this year we decided...