Beautifully decorated, this event was one to remember. A harp played as guests entered the latern-lit hallway leading to the check-in table. Once checked in, guests were met with a beautiful decor of blue and silver. As seen in the first photo, the bouquets by Dream Bouquet were perfectly arranged so that guests could still...
Gray & Associates Events planned a spectacular holiday party for Pason Offshore. Everything was meticulously planned – from the saxophone player in the lobby to the Gatsby-themed decorations (by Ideal Party Decorators) to the Family-Feud-like GAME SHOW (by Best Entertainers) and DJ by (JPL Entertainment). There was no time to get bored at this holiday...
Oh my goodness! Where to start on this gorgeous event! Tiffany at House of Blooms contacted me to photograph their holiday party. As we talked through the details, I realized that I needed to shoot these gorgeous arrangements and decorations while there was still some daylight. I came early and just started shooting. {That’s when...
“The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.” – Oprah Winfrey Indeed. Friends, family, and lots of love were shared at Christy’s Fabulous 50th birthday party. The event was complete with dinner, drinks, and a fantastic live band! The girls even got to sing with the band...
The Halloween Ball, a charity fundraiser for The Breast Cancer Charities of America was held on Friday, October 24. Hubby and I couldn’t stop looking around at all the great costumes! People are so creative! Costumes, dancing, charity…what more could you ask for? And the MC was Dana Tyson from Sunny 99.1. She is amazing!...
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Some of my favorite senior photos always include something personal.
Instruments, sports gear, pets, cars—these are the details that make your photos feel like you.
Senior sessions aren’t just about getting a few good pictures—they’re about capturing this season in a way that feels real and meaningful.
And with senior year right around the corner, now is the time to start thinking about it.
Spots tend to fill up quickly once the school year gets going, so planning ahead makes all the difference.
If you’re ready to start planning your senior session, you can book a consultation through the link in my bio.
“Pick something you’d do for free…” It sounds simple—but building a career around it is anything but.
There’s a lot that goes into turning photography into something sustainable—learning your craft, understanding lighting, figuring out your gear, working with clients, and continuing to grow.
But if you’re willing to put in the time, it’s one of the most rewarding things you can do.
If you’re just getting started, I have a few free resources to help you figure out what actually matters (and what doesn’t).
🔗 You can grab them with the link in my bio.
At the end of the day, it’s not about the title—it’s about what the photos actually do for you.
For most teams, the hardest part isn’t getting the photos taken… it’s coordinating everything around it.
Schedules, availability, keeping the look consistent across everyone—it adds up quickly, and it’s usually why it gets pushed off.
That’s exactly why I created a Corporate Team Headshot Planner—to make the process simple, organized, and easy to execute from start to finish.
📥 If updating your team’s photos has been sitting on your to-do list, this will help you finally get it done—link in bio.
If you’re planning a branding session and not sure where to start, my Branding Guide walks you through everything—from outfits to planning your shoot so your photos actually work for your business. Link in bio.
What you wear to your branding session isn’t just about looking good—it’s about representing your brand clearly.
The goal isn’t one perfect outfit.
It’s variety.
When you bring a mix of looks—something polished, something more relaxed, and something that reflects your personality—you end up with images you can actually use across your website, content, and marketing.
And the small details matter more than you think…
(hair, nails, lint, fit—those are the things that show up in photos)
A little planning ahead makes the entire session easier—and the final result that much stronger.
If you’ve been putting off a branding session because you don’t know where to start, this is your sign to start planning it out. Send me a DM when you’re ready!
If headshot lighting feels confusing, I put together a guide with 3 simple setups that will get you consistent results—link in bio.
If your headshots feel a little “off”… it’s usually not your camera—it’s your lighting.
Here are 5 mistakes I see all the time:
1️⃣ Lighting from below
Creates unflattering shadows. Keep your light slightly above eye level.
2️⃣ Too much (or too harsh) light
Softer, controlled light will always look more professional.
3️⃣ No direction to your light
Flat lighting = flat images. You need some angle to create depth.
4️⃣ Mixing multiple light sources
This is how you end up with weird color and inconsistent tones.
5️⃣ Ignoring catchlights
Small detail, big impact—this is what brings life to your subject’s eyes.
Lighting doesn’t need to be complicated… it just needs to be intentional.
Curious—what’s been the hardest part about lighting for you?
I put together a Guide to Photography Gear for those of you who need some help deciding what is actually worth investing in (and what`s not). The link is in my bio!
Lighting is one of those things that feels complicated when you’re starting out… but it doesn’t have to be.
At the end of the day—light is light.
You don’t need the most expensive setup to get good results. What matters more is having something reliable that you understand how to use.
Especially if you’re shooting outside… the last thing you want is a $2,000 light going down in the wind.
Start simple.
Focus on gear you can trust.
And build from there.
Curious—what lighting setup are you using right now?
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