I believe success means living a life of balance. Work hard, travel often, eat lots, take care of your body, and get cozy on the couch. That's my definition of success. 

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I LOVE LOVE LOVE black and white photos. How much do I love them? So much that I want to share with you my process for creating stunning, classic, and timeless black and white imagery. My free Lightroom Preset is available at the bottom of this post. But first, learn when and how to PROPERLY […]

How to covert your photos to black and white

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I’m gonna say something really controversial in the entrepreneurial world. The hustle is bullshit. There’s a cult mentality around owning your own business. In order to be in this cult, you have to make the hustle the centre of your life. You have to get up everyday with your business at the top of your […]

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I’ve lost track, but I’ve shot somewhere around 130 weddings. Of those 130, 129 of my clients have been so, so amazing. I’ve cherished being able to capture their memories for them, and have even made a few friends along the way. But then, there’s the 1. In recent days, I had to make some […]

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I love first looks. They’re such a lovely way for couples to see each other for the first time on their wedding day, have a private moment, and bask in each other’s love. So here’s a great guide on how to shoot a first look. If you’re asking ourself, “Um, what’s a first look?” It’s […]

First look on the beach

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When I first started, the only lens I owned was my trusty 18-55mm kit lens. Was it great? No. But it did the trick for a while. As I started to broaden my photography horizons, it just just didn’t cut it anymore. Since, I’ve learned a lot about what lenses are appropriate for certain situations on […]

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It’s not all #laptopsonthebeach #blessed #ilovemyjob.

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Creating an environment where your clients feel at ease in front of the camera is a vital ingredient when creating beautiful images. Here’s how. 

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Your guide to making it through the busy season and keeping your zen at the same time.

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Rethink all your assumptions about photography and light. 

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Avoid crucial mistakes and start on the right track with these professional tips and tricks.

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