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Portrait Spotlight: Annabelle’s Senior Photos
And just like that, it’s graduation time again! Senior/graduation shoots are some of our favorites at October Dreams Photography. This time, we got to do a senior photo session with Ashley’s own sister,…
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3 photographers to follow on Instagram for education
No matter where you are in your photography journey, there’s always room to learn and grow! The photography community on Instagram can be a great source for not only inspiration, but also education.…
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Album Spotlight: The Women of Time to Rise Fitness
Happy belated International Women’s Day! We love celebrating badass and powerful women here at October Dreams Photography. So, for this month’s photo album spotlight, we’re taking a look back at a shoot we…
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10 things to bring to a photoshoot as a client
In most cases, all you need to bring to a photoshoot is your pretty face. However, it’s always good to be prepared. Check with your photographer for suggestions on what to bring based…
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Family Portrait Spotlight: The Varishes
Ah, family. We love ’em, but they drive us crazy. Thankfully, those crazy moments can make for some great photo ops. This month, we’re looking back at a hilarious session with the Varish…
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Photography 101: 3 basic tips for DSLR manual shooting
Your DSLR camera’s manual shooting mode is a powerful thing — it gives you total control over the camera’s settings, which means you can adjust your photography however you please. Of course, that…
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Couple’s Portrait Spotlight: Konner & Brenna
If you couldn’t tell by now, we love a good couple’s session. So, this month, we’re going to highlight another favorite shoot: Konner and Brenna. They only just started dating recently, but they’ve…
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Photography etiquette: how to handle backseat drivers
We’ve all probably encountered a backseat driver at one point or another. They aren’t limited to just the road — this type of person can exist anywhere, from work to home and even…
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Couple’s Portrait Spotlight: Kim & John Pregnancy Announcement
We have a very special kind of couple’s portrait session to spotlight this month…a pregnancy announcement! October Dreams Photography loves a good surprise. That’s why we were thrilled to shoot these photos for…
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4 less than ideal photography subjects and how to handle them
When you’re photographing people, you might find that some subjects are, well, no walk in the park. It’s not always easy to get dozens of good photos with clients who aren’t the most…