I’m so excited to take you on a Photogenics on Location studio tour! My dream to have an amazing space on the Washington Riverfront became a reality in 2013. I’ve had so much fun over the years making it into the perfect place to capture memories for my clients. It’s cozy with old world charm […]

I am having the best time assembling the Bloopers and Outtakes from 2019! You just never know what you are going to capture at a session and although these won’t be hung on anyone’s wall, they will bring a smile to your face none the less!! Enjoy!! Just look at the camera and smile! Ok, […]

Lots of Happy Mommas at our First-Ever Baby Love Event! This year, we decided to throw a mini Baby Shower at our studio for some really special women, and I never thought we would have such an amazing turnout!  Our Baby Love Event will likely become an annual “shower” at the studio because it was […]

The holiday season has wrapped up.  You’re back to reality and likely need a laugh!  Check out some of the bloopers, outtakes and hilarious moments for my 2018 sessions that may not have made it on a large canvas, but will remain a funny memory for life! For the perfect session, it’s always best to […]

Since school is back in and we are all adjusting to our new “normal” again, I thought that sharing my six daily time-savers to establish a flexible home, work routine was relevant to my fellow working parents or anyone who’s just busy out there! This summer was rough.  It was busy in every aspect of […]

I’m finally getting around to posting funny photos that may not have “made the cut” from our 2017 sessions!  They will; however, give you a good laugh!  Enjoy! Sticking your tongue out is cool, no matter your age…..or species! Sometimes you just want your own photo shoot, I get it! And, there always has to be […]

Not many people know much about my photography studio, so I thought I would share a tour of the space, since we just painted and did some spring cleaning!  

When I first started photography, I also was a high school teacher, so it was a complete side job for me. I didn’t spend a lot of money on software, unless it was photo-editing-related and I was really unsure of what was required to maintain a workflow. I was inconsistent and inefficient. Now, there are so many business resources out there, a complete change from when I began.

When I began my photography business in 2009, there were no blogs on “How to Start a Photo Business.” Remember, I started this journey before social media was a marketing must-have, before Pinterest beat photographers to the punch, with ideas, and before I had a family of my own.  See, I had plenty of time then, and as the business grew, so did everything around me!

There are plenty of things I did wrong in this journey, believe me!  However, there were so many mentoring experiences that were well-worth my time and for some, my investment. These mentors, at some point, calmed my overwhelmed, entrepreneurial nerves, and pushed me to grow my business.

My photography studio is located in a small, lower level, of a historic building, along the Missouri River.  If you’re a client of mine, you’ve probably noticed my love-hate-relationship with the unique space, as backdrops fall, I trip over props, etc.!  It’s a narrow area to photograph families or even groups of four, and I really thought it was a problem that didn’t have an easy solution.

This DIY project had been on my mind for a few years, but wasn’t sure how I would produce something so versatile and safe without spending a lot of time on it.  After attending Heidi Hope’s studio workshop last spring, I wanted a wood plank backdrop even more, after shooting many photos in front of hers.  A couple weeks ago, my BFF and photog friend, Janelle, brought her husband’s truck to the studio and said, “let’s do this.”  That’s all it took!  I still question why it took me so long to actually work on this, because it was easy, fun, and I seriously went to bed with a smile on my face that night – only because it’s one more item, crossed off of my lengthy goal list.

Here are some tips and a simple “system” to use for saving your images. 1. Constantly Back-Up Memory Cards and Phone Photos.  If you use a digital camera, aside from your phone, chances are that you don’t back up “new” pictures every time you use it.  I had a friend who would wait until the […]

To actually work from home, I usually would set up my laptop at the kitchen island and try not to let distractions get me!  I couldn’t take it any longer, so I spent some time chalk painting the existing office furniture and organized the entire room!  Viola!