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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…
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Couple’s Portraits Spotlight: Emily & Jake Engagement
Nothing warms our hearts more than an engagement session! We think any time of year is great for proposals, but many people get engaged over the holidays. Now that November is here, engagement…
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Photography etiquette: sharing space with another photographer
Photographers, picture this: you meet a client at the local museum, which happens to be a hot spot for photo sessions. It’s a beautiful afternoon, so the area is pretty busy. You and…
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Solo Portrait Spotlight: Julia’s Senior Photos
The school year has only just begun for most students, but it’s never too early to think about senior photos! These portrait sessions typically fill up quickly, so scheduling at the beginning of…