November 2025
Photo Gift Ideas, Part 4: Gifts for the Photographer in Your Life (That They’ll Actually Use)
Practical photo gift ideas for photographers, from under-\$50 stocking stuffers to bigger gifts they’ll...
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November 27, 2025
Photo Gift Ideas, Part 3: Wall Art, Calendars & Photo Books That Last for Years
Looking for meaningful photo gift ideas that last? Learn how to choose the best...
November 26, 2025
Cozy & Sentimental Photo Gift Ideas (Using Photos You Already Have)
Looking for cozy, sentimental photo gift ideas for grandparents, parents, and family? Here are...
November 25, 2025
Photo Gift Ideas, Part 1: Everyday Photo Gifts Under $75 Using Pictures You Already Have
Easy, affordable photo gift ideas under $75 using pictures on your phone—mugs, magnets, keychains,...
November 24, 2025
October 2025
RAW vs JPEG: Why Your Photo Format Matters
RAW or JPEG? One gives you editing options, the other locks you in. Learn...
October 21, 2025
Crop Sensor vs Full Frame Cameras: What Actually Matters for Photographers
Trying to decide between crop sensor and full frame cameras? Skip the gear debates...
October 7, 2025
September 2025
The Emotional Power of Black and White Photography
Discover why black and white photography creates more emotional impact. Chapel Hill photographer shares...
September 17, 2025
Capturing Chapel Hill: A Photographer’s Guide to My Favorite Locations
Chapel Hill isn't just a great town—it's a vibrant place waiting to be explored...
September 8, 2025
August 2025
July 2025
Overwhelmed by Your New Camera? Some (Lots) of Beginner Photography Tips to Get You Started
Feeling overwhelmed by your new camera? Learn essential beginner photography tips, camera settings, and...
July 29, 2025
June 2025
The Whirlwind of May: When Everything Happens at Once
Chapel Hill family photographer reflects on capturing dance performances and family transitions during a...
June 4, 2025
April 2025
April 8, 2025
March 2025
March 16, 2025
Ever wondered where I start photo editing?
This simple little edit can go a long way.
March 4, 2025
November 2024
We are getting close to Holiday Light season!
Creating custom bokeh shapes is easy, fun, and can add a unique and whimsical...
November 22, 2024
October 2024
New Classes at the ArtsCenter start next week!
Hey all, I’ve teamed up with the esteemed Carrboro ArtsCenter to teach Lightroom Classic,...
October 17, 2024
Fall is the time for tiny things!
Mushrooms and spiders and birds, oh my! I think I’ve talked about it before,...
October 17, 2024
August 2024
A Keychain camera review
Well, the algorithm got me, and I bought this tiny camera off of an...
August 18, 2024
To be extra…
This was my year of ‘being extra’ so I thought I’d check in to...
August 1, 2024
July 2024
PhotoPills is … difficult
I am currently struggling with PhotoPills, an app that has everything I need to do...
July 15, 2024
April 2024
Life, Interrupted: a sudden stroke of bad luck
Our lives were interrupted by my husband's stroke Oct 28. We've been working on...
April 12, 2024
October 2023
Mini-Sessions! Oct 28!
mini-session page
October 14, 2023
January 2023
Astronomical Calendars for 2023
Astronomy and night sky photography are fascinating hobbies that allow us to explore the...
January 10, 2023
Yesterday’s ‘Gold’ prompt
All of my prompts can be riffed on, and I was sort of stuck...
January 4, 2023
December 2022
I did a new thing! Introducting my 2023 Photo Prompt Digital Planner!
NEW 2023 Photo Prompt Digital Planner!
December 31, 2022
November 2022
November 18, 2022
Why You Should Use Keywords in Lightroom
Your future self will appreciate it if you start using Keywords in Lightroom -...
November 6, 2022
October 2022
A photographer’s workflow
One Photographer's Workflow to Import Photos
October 23, 2022
August 2022
May 2022
Teen Headshots
Sometimes, teens just need a simple headshot - nothing in a field of flowers,...
May 31, 2022
Watery web
Misty web
May 26, 2022
New photo experience – concert photography!
I was kind of nervous - I knew the conditions might be challenging.
May 26, 2022
Quick shot – betta
Playing with high speed sync.
May 25, 2022
Canon Camera repair – it was (expensive but) great!
When I bought my Canon 5DM4, it came to me with a slipping top...
May 24, 2022
April 2022
I registered my drone!
I registered my drone this morning! Historically, this has been the kiss of death,...
April 20, 2022
I took my 105mm for a spin
I took my Sigma 105mm for a spin in the oldest garden in America....
April 4, 2022
March 2022
Food coloring in water
Note to self – use an aquarium next time, not a fish bowl. I...
March 11, 2022
February 2022
Bubbles Behind the Scenes
Umm, bubbles are tricky to photograph! I was inspired to take bubble photos through...
February 28, 2022
January 2022
Hello world!
I think every blog is obligated to have a \’Hello world\’ first blog post,...
January 8, 2022