One of the hardest things you can do as a photographer is to edit your own work. When I say ‘edit’, that means to choose which images are successful and which images need to go away. It’s almost impossible to do this yourself. The reason...
NAPCP: Tell us more about yourself. Where are you from? Tell us about your family, hobbies ...
When I was growing up I played florist, dolls, school, doctor – all kinds of make-believe play. Now as an adult, I look back on those times with envy, but appreciate how beautiful it was that I could just be lost in the moment, on...
I’ve always lived with one of my favorite quotations in the back of my mind, “Nothing worth having comes easy.” Given my predilection for the natural, lifestyle approach to photography, it took me a little while to find my vision when it came to newborn...
As we head into Father's Day weekend, the members of NAPCP would like to take a moment to celebrate the men of, and behind, NAPCP. Fathers, and those like fathers, are such a crucial part of the emotional support of a family. Whether dad stays...
Inspiration: With a name like Willa, I knew that this session needed to be in a natural setting. This grassy area in the middle of the desert was perfect. Favorite Element: I loved the colors in her outfits. I thought they paired so well with the...
Tell us a little about what's inside. I like to keep things simple, and usually only bring 2 lenses with me, and throw my speedlight in, just in case. I used to bring 4 lenses and carry a separate bag of tricks for the kiddos. Last...
Before this session, underwater photography was relatively new to me. I stumbled upon stunningly beautiful fashion images online and instantly, I had this insatiable desire to try it with a pregnant belly. I immediately found a friend who was expecting and asked if she’d let...
There is truly nothing more exhilarating than capturing a military family embrace for the first time after a long deployment. The months apart come to an end with a palpable nervous tension filled with hope and love. As a military spouse, I personally identify with...
The album reveal. Truly one of my most favourite times of the portrait experience. Capturing the beauty of gesture, laughter, and spirit within a photograph is only part of the portrait experience. I know that every time you look at your photographs in your custom...