Using a Histogram to Edit | Charlotte Photo Editing Mentor
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Using a Histogram to Edit | Charlotte Photo Editing Mentor

I began knocking a significant of time off of my editing when I took the time to understand a histogram and the amazing feature of Lightroom that allows you to edit directly from it.  Take, for instance, this histogram: This represents a well-exposed image.  There is a nice blend of highs and lows gathered mostly…

Make an Impression | Charlotte Family Photographer

Make an Impression | Charlotte Family Photographer

Making an impression is all part of the client experience.  As photographers, our job doesn’t end the moment the portrait session ends.  We can spend hours culling through and editing our photos, removing blemishes, arranging them in an order that tells a story, uploading them to galleries for proofing, and the list goes on. However,…

Photo Booth Bus Debut | Charlotte Photographer
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Photo Booth Bus Debut | Charlotte Photographer

Introducing Charlotte’s newest Photo Booth by BOOST Events!  This 1978 VW bus has been custom-designed, making it the very first photo bus to have a hydraulic roof that raises and lowers to allow your guests to stand while using the photo booth!  The BOOST Events Photo Bus is based out of Charlotte, NC and services…

Child Boutique Favorites | Charlotte Family Photographer

Child Boutique Favorites | Charlotte Family Photographer

Child Boutiques are some of my favorite things to look through [even though I am nowhere near having children of my own], and I’m sharing just a few of my favorites today!  Moms, I’ve got some great resources for you today.  I just have to share all of these fabulous boutiques so that you have…

Using Kelvin on a DSLR | Charlotte Photography Mentor

Using Kelvin on a DSLR | Charlotte Photography Mentor

Utilizing your DSLR’s custom Kelvin settings can greatly enhance your photo editing experience.  As I mentioned yesterday in my Quick Edit Checklist post, manually setting your Kelvin can save you a great deal of time when editing. Do you ever get home from a session, load your pictures on your computer, and every single picture…

Quick Edit Checklist | Charlotte Photographer
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Quick Edit Checklist | Charlotte Photographer

A “Quick Edit Checklist” is something that many photographers struggle to develop for their editing workflow.    It takes time, patience, and a clear vision as to how you would like your photography to speak to your ideal client, but it’s a necessary battle to face in order to optimize your workflow.  Today, I’m going…