by Lee Ann Norris

Do you remember as a kid getting your pictures awkwardly taken at school?  You would have a slightly crooked smile with a deer in the headlights look.  And looking back you think if they had just talked to me, and gotten to know a little about me I would have looked like a happy kid instead of the one who wasn’t sure what was really going on.  It would have taken a little bit more time, but(…)

by Alexis Rebenstein

The ceremony can be the most nerve wracking part of a wedding day for a photographer.  Tons of pressure to capture every important moment in a short time frame, no control over lighting and placement of subjects, no do-overs, and of course despite all that, the images have to look beautiful and dreamy and effortless.

Luckily, many of you are like me and thrive on a challenge, so here are 3 key ideas to think about that will allow you(…)

by Lee Ann Norris

When I started my photography business back in 2007 I proclaimed loudly, strongly and with great confidence I was not ever going to shoot a wedding.  In fact, I was going to shoot babies, kids, and families.  But weddings, I would never shoot a wedding.  It was too stressful, you only had one shot, and I never wanted someone to look back and think my wedding pictures suck.  I am laid-back and chill, weddings weren’t for me. (…)

Hello November!  How did you show up so soon?  The seasons are changing, the holiday decor is appearing in the stores (way too early if you ask me!), and pumpkin spice lattes are being talked about everywhere.  There’s also a new CMpro of the Month to introduce you to…Chloe Ramirez!  Chloe is such an incredible photographer who has a true gift for photographing couples.  I had the privilege of interviewing her for our photography blog and I am thrilled to(…)

by Bre Thurston
Have you ever thought about the importance of proper culling? As photographers, we are often most concerned with obtaining correct focus, color, light, composition, good creativity, etc. Once we get back to our computers, we concentrate on a lot of things, but one of the most important things to consider is how well you are selecting which images to show to clients and which images to put on your blog or website. Personally, I have about a 1/4(…)

There’s no doubt that our CMpros are busy.  They have families to care for, jobs to maintain, many have businesses to look after, and they all know how to take stunning photographs.  Have you ever wondered what a day looks like for one of the CMpros?  How do they manage their time?  When do they get it all done?  You loved Sara’s ‘A Day In The Life’ post so much that we decided to make it a regular new series(…)

It’s April (how?) and we are excited to introduce you to the newest cmpro of the month, the highly talented Bre Thurston!  The CMteam got the opportunity to meet Bre at WPPI this year and let me tell you, she is just as sweet and kind in person as she is on the board.  We are thrilled to have her as the pro of the month and keep your eyes out later in the month for a little something special(…)