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Over the last couple of years, I have been particularly mindful of being “grateful for the grace of goodbye.” It’s a phrase that you will find over and over in my prayer journals. A great number of losses happen tragically and unexpectedly, so I’ve become tremendously appreciative of the ability to say goodbye properly. And…
Capturing the incredible food you’re eating, especially on your phone, can be tricky sometimes. There’s a few things you can do to improve the image while photographing it, and you can also enhance the images quite a bit in Lightroom mobile as well. But remember, the better your lighting and image going into the post-process…
Let me fill you in on a little secret. I was late to the leggings game… and I didn’t even like them for the first few months I wore them. Mostly because fashion perplexes me, I will always choose comfort over looks, and I just hadn’t found what worked for me. Why did I even…
Expensive camera lenses do not always = Love. These chunks of glass don’t always come cheap. Before buying, I almost always rent or try out a camera lens first. And so many times, I rent a lens, and I do not buy it. Why? It doesn’t fit with my style, or it isn’t really a…
Shopping for the photographer on your Christmas list can be a challenge. First of all, a lot of that stuff is expensive! We photographers are always saving towards the camera and lens collection of our dreams. And with the wide variety of equipment and assortments, it can be difficult to casually pick up the right…
Have you been looking for a simple way to edit your Christmas photos without having to learn the in’s and out’s of photography? Below I’ll show you examples of how I edited 5 images using both the Lightroom Mobile app, and 1 example of how I edited using the Photos app on my iPhone. While…
When houses are designed as beautifully as Bellamere, they should be showcased! It was such a pleasure to photograph this house! Not only does the owner/designer have an incredible eye and talent for finding creative solutions, she also has placed such thoughtful gestures in her homes for her Topsail Island vacationers. This was the third…
In March of 2020, as we were sent home from the office due to the coronavirus pandemic, the first thing I did was order a milk frother. My thought was, well if I’m going to be home for 6-8 weeks I’m going to need to make my own lattes! And at a price of $40, I thought…
Most of us have been there. We are looking for something that will provide an entertaining escape from difficult emotions we are wrestling with, problems we are facing, or tough situations that weigh heavily on our minds. Fortunately, there are several feel-good shows that I highly recommend during these times… and none are purely in…
One Click Edits for Landscapes in Lightroom Mobile My iPhone takes amazing photos. Even back when I had the iPhone 6s, the camera took some incredible photos! The trick is usually that it needs a little editing. Presets are a huge time saver, especially when you’re traveling or on the go and editing on your…
White Balance Explained: a Guide to Getting Your Color Temperature Just Right All light has a temperature – not one you can feel, or one that we can measure as heat, but an amount of ‘warmth’ in its tone. White Balance plays a critical role in setting the mood for your images. A warm light…
When I went looking for a clear toiletry bag, I was only looking for one… however I’m now thankful it was a 3 piece set. First of all, the bags store flat but expand to be able to put way more than I thought I could in them. Plus, this rose gold color is so…