MNbeautyboudoirphotographer
June 22, 2023
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Miss A's Boudoir Story This one right here….THIS ONE had me crying and goosebumping and rejoicing in this path of work I’ve chosen for myself. She is nothing but kind and sweet and trusting….but I knew that she was going to be a hard sell on loving photos of herself. The woman standing in front of me was beautiful and funny and INCREDIBLE. However,...
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Cell Phone VS Pro Photo
March 10, 2022
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Sometimes you can't tell the difference between a cell phone photo and one done by a photographer.
Sometimes, it is very obvious.
My beloved grandmother passed away last year and this is my last photo of us together. I tried to get a selfie in a dark, crowded, noisy bar & grill. I look at this photo and think about why we were there, (my parents...
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Edit vs. Retouch - what is the difference?
April 16, 2021
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Edited vs. A Retouched Photo - What is the Difference? "One photographer says they will edit my photos and another one says retouch - what is the difference, I am confused!"
Let me try and help.
The difference is just a few minutes of time - or way more than you could ever imagine.
You see, a professional photographer will take pictures us...
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How to Curate a Gallery Wall
January 12, 2021
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Curating a gallery wall for your home is like the assembly of the Beatles. Yup - with my love for the Beatles I went there.
But really, creating a gallery wall for your art or photographs allows you to express yourself and showcase who or what you truly love in your favorite space.
Originally published in the REDFIN Blog, find out how you can c...
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The Lies We Tell Ourselves
January 08, 2021
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"I'm not photogenic"
"I'm not sexy."
"I need to lose 10 pounds"
"I'm too old for a shoot."
I am living proof to tell you - I feel that way 100%. At (almost) 45, I often feel like my bloom is off the rose. I also know how damaging it can be to see a terrible composed photo of yourself. I am so hyper critical of every photo I am in and rarely l...
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