Why Book a Mentorship with Willy Wilson? Expand Your Creative Voice, Strengthen Your Art, and Build a More Meaningful Photography Practice There comes a point in many photographers’ careers when technical skill is no longer the biggest obstacle. You know how to create beautiful images. You understand...
There comes a point in every photography business when talent alone is not enough. You may have a beautiful portfolio, loyal clients, and a deep love for photographing families—but still find yourself wondering: Are you pricing your work correctly? Is your photography business truly profitable? Do your systems and...
You probably had photos taken of your baby, but now you are a parent of a toddler! We all know how fun toddlers are: opinionated, full of energy, playful, but also full of emotions, testing boundaries and challenging. They are fun but they are also...
I am a professional newborn photographer in the Washington, D.C. area (Silver Spring, MD) specializing in custom fine art newborn and children’s portraits. As most of you would likely surmise, that means that I get to spend a good deal of my time snuggling and...
Almost 5 years ago, I was eagerly anticipating the birth of my first child. I'd prepped everything, my suitcase was ready, and I'd booked a photographer months before for her special newborn session. I couldn't wait! A week after she was born, I was so...
There are many different styles of photography, and if you aren’t familiar with them, it can be hard to know if a photographer’s style is right for you when considering them for your family portraits. It is also useful to know a bit about the...
Rose Quartz, and Serenity, are Pantone's Colors of the year. As designers draw inspiration from Rose Quartz and Serenity, we're excited to incorporate the soft hues into our sessions! Check out our shopable Polyvore family session ensembles below, styled by our own Kate Lemmon of...
You guys … it’s the middle of the photography busy season, and let me tell you … the behind-the-scenes photographer forums are BUZZING with chatter. There’s squealing about all the amazing, dreamy sessions, but also quite a bit of talk about all the things photographers...
When was the last time you had family photos taken? Are you waiting for the perfect time? When is the perfect time? When your kids are in elementary school? Middle school? High school? The milestones in life that we typically want to document with professional portraits...
Why opt for a baby plan? Children are the most beautiful gift we could ever receive. As photographers, we feel honored to be able to participate in the lives of our clients. Our job is to capture the magic and joy of childhood in the most...