There are a lot of creative uses for gels when using flash. But for wedding photographers, there’s one SUPER practical use. In this episode of Monday Magic, I interview luxury photographer, Kayla Esslinger, to talk about how she started using her orange gel to transform her flash photography at receptions! (If you’re thinking — “what […]

Today’s video is an FAQ I get a TON — How to get rid of ORANGE photos when shooting in a barn!! Barn weddings are not going anywhere anytime soon; so if you haven’t mastered shooting flash in a barn, you NEED to watch this episode!! I show you how to get more natural reflection […]

To niche or not too niche? That seems to the be age-old question for photographers, and I’m here to tell you that College Photography is not TOO NICHE – it’s just niched enough!!! A niche is a specialized segment of the market for a particular kind of product or service, denoting products, services, or interests […]

We’ve all been there… sometimes we just aren’t getting the inquiries we hoped for. You know what you want. You want: MORE inquiries MORE consultations MORE WEDDINGS You want to work with your DREAM couples on BEAUTIFUL wedding days!! I’ve been in your shoes. I’ve searched for couples on Craigslist; I’ve thought about marketing with […]

Photographers — you are missing out if you’re not shooting college seniors! I’ve shared about shooting college seniors before (watch this video!), and in today’s video, I want to talk about WHEN you can make the jump into the college market. There’s no time like the present! 😉 But I know that’s not the most […]

I’ve told you before that the Profoto Flash is my go-to! In today’s Monday Magic episode, I’m sharing SIX reasons why it’s the perfect addition to your camera bag. Watch and see: the power of the battery the simplicity of the wireless setup how easy the menu is to operate and MORE! And, don’t worry […]

Ready to start working with College Grads? Today’s episode of Monday Magic is for you! I love working with College Grads and I want YOU to feel confident stepping into that market, too. Getting your foot in the door isn’t hard – in today’s video, I’m sharing 3 simple ways to shoot your first College […]

It’s no secret by now that my journey with Flash photography was birthed out of embarrassment and desperation. Something I’ve never shared; however, is my reluctant switch to a multi-flash setup. For years I swore by a one-flash setup, and was thrilled with the results (I’m still extremely proud of what we can do with […]

Do you find flash to be too complicated? Worried you won’t have all the tools to make flash feel EASY on wedding day? The complexity of flash is often what scares people away… but in reality, you CAN have a SIMPLE flash setup that is effective for you and your sessions!! In today’s episode of […]

Have you been hesitant to learn flash? Over the past year, I’ve shared quite a few (free) resources with you around WHY flash is a game changer for you and your couples, and HOW to use flash… today’s Monday Magic episode is no different. From adding value, to bailing you out of a tough lighting […]