It’s pretty incredible, what unfolds when you let people be who they are. I’ve been friends with Sara since we were 13, so it was an incredible honor for her to choose to work with me for her marriage to Ben. The incredible thing about knowing somebody for so long, is that not only do […]

It doesn’t take much training to take a good photograph. But the key to storytelling doesn’t just lie in documenting what happened. What came first? What’s within the frame? How can you tell the story of what happened in a more compelling, jaw-dropping type of way? Learning to work with composition techniques for wedding photography […]

I haven’t exactly been quietly spoken about the role wedding photographers play. I’m pretty open about how I believe the most honest, most real images come from photographers who find beauty in what unfolds in front of them, rather than forcing to create it. But candid wedding images aren’t easy to take. In fact, they’re […]

We all know businesses aren’t built overnight, and we all know that there are tools that help us succeed. If there’s a hole in your workflow, your gear, your entire process, it can be easy to feel off-balance. Throughout my workflow, this is the best photography business software, gear, and other items to help maximize […]

We all know the feeling as entrepreneurs: that we’re on the edge of our big break. That we just need that one epic wedding. That one gorgeous session. That one *perfect* image that will suddenly make you known, and the clients will just flock to hire you. I was there once. I just thought I […]

This image was a fan-favorite for so many. Not only for those at the wedding, but those that saw the image after the fact. In all honesty, there’s one thing that sets great photographers apart from good ones: the ability to anticipate actions. Throughout wedding days, there is one question I am constantly asking myself. […]

Becky + Ryan were an easy couple to photograph. On the day they got married, they were vulnerable with me. Invited me in to so many emotional stories. But like most wedding days, it was still filled with people fussing over them and loving them. I caught word that they would be heading into the […]

It’s very common for photographers to set themselves apart by claiming to have an experience. But the problem is that a lot of photographers never describe that experience on their website at the risk of being copied by somebody else. The ego is feeding their desire to be different, at the expense of never describing […]

Looking to improve your wedding photography consultations? Here’s how to nail a photography consultation in seven steps.

In order for each photographer to achieve their desired look, there’s a lot of settings and sliders to sort through to find our favorites. The following breakdown explains my three favorite Lightroom sliders and how I implement them. By using these sliders, I create a look of rich color and natural contrast in my images. […]

The most time consuming part of the wedding process is always the editing. Learning how to start the editing process in camera can help cut back on that time (see my post on how I edit a full wedding gallery in 3 hours!). Even if you’re not in a position to fly through your color […]

We all make mistakes, when first starting businesses. This is the biggest photography education mistake when you start learning from other photographers.

Who is The Autumn Dog Studio, and where did it all begin? Read the origin story, and learn the details about what drives TAD to be different.

Considering switching from Canon to Fujifilm? Read all the benefits I’ve found by switching to Fujifilm cameras as a wedding photographer.

Ever done something because you thought you had to? Here are the main lies you believe as a wedding photographer, and the reality behind them.

Struggling to edit a photography session quickly? Here’s the best advice to speed up your editing time for photographers.

Struggling to get quality images from your second shooters? Here’s advice on how to communicate with your second shooter to get incredible image results.

We’ve all been there – new to our career and industry. Here are the 7 mistakes I see beginner photographers make, and the reasons to avoid them.

New to working from home, or looking to adjust your schedule? See examples of my long-standing work from home schedule (both pandemic and non-pandemic versions).

If you’re on Instagram at all, you’re likely very familiar with “stories”, which are photos and videos you post that disappear after 24 hours. They are frequently used for people to give updates, post dog photos (guilty), and a lot of wedding photographers use them to post behind the scenes shots on wedding days that […]

Creating the perfect photography engagement session playlist? Read this before playing photo shoot music at your next session.

Looking for tips and advice for traveling as a photographer? Start here! Read my insight into traveling with one backpack as a professional photographer.

Working as a wedding vendor? Remember to check your ego at the door. Here’s a reminder post that your couple is the center of the event.