Well this is the last basic feature of your camera settings that can help you take amazing photographs. We’ve already covered ISO and shutter speed so all that is left is aperture. So you know that your lens has a shutter that opens and closes to let in light, but this shutter fulfills another task …
The Journal
Another Year Older…
Well today is my birthday. I am officially 26 years old today. I’m honestly not a fan of celebrating my birthday. It’s not because I dislike that I’m getting older or anything like that. I just really don’t like being the center of attention. (Perhaps an insight as to why I became a photographer haha.) …
Randy Earl: President-Elect of the NFDA | Decatur, IL | Commercial Photography
Last week, I was asked to come in to Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes in Decatur, IL and take some headshots for Randy Earl as the new president-elect for the National Funeral Directors Association. I’ve met Mr. Earl on several occasions and he has always been an incredibly kind man and easy to talk to. …
My Business Dreams…
A few weeks ago, my friend, Sarah, and I were talking about our professional goals – where we’d like to see our photography businesses go. It’s interesting because we have two very different objectives and hopes, and we are both at very different points in our careers right now (though in some areas, like paperwork …
2011 Senior Model Program
Well I finally got everything in order to finally show this years senior model program. I was lucky enough to get Jackie to agree to this program and allowing me to share it with all of you. Basically the senior model program is my way of enlisting you as a representative of Green Tree Media. …
Keitel Maternity Session | Decatur, IL | Maternity Photography
Meet Jillian and Greg, who are expected their first child – a sweet baby girl – very soon now! I was so excited to meet them. They came all the way from Effingham for their session, and met me at Rock Springs Park. Jill had sounded so sweet and sincere on the phone and I …
How Does Your Camera Work? Shutter Speed
In this portion of “How Does Your Camera Work?” I will be discussing shutter speed, and how it can affect your images. So what is shutter speed? Well this setting determines how quickly your shutter opens and closes. The longer your shutter is open the more light you are letting in, and the more light …
Mike & Marcy’s Wedding | Chicago, IL | Wedding Photography
It was a beautiful Saturday morning when Ryan and I packed up our car and headed up to Chicago for Mike & Marcy’s Chicago wedding. I photographed Marcy’s sister, Sara’s, wedding in January this year and I had been looking forward to seeing the family again. It was a long ride up to Chicago, but …
Lebon Family | Decatur, IL | Family Photography
I was so excited to finally meet Whitney and her little family. We had talked several times on the phone in preparation for their photo session, and it was wonderful to finally put a face to the voice. The Lebon family came all the way from Arthur and met me out at Rock Springs Park …
The End of Summer…
Well we have had several VERY hot weeks lately, and I’ve never been more happy & excited for fall to get here. I love when it’s the perfect out for jeans and a light weight sweater, not to mention the bonfires, fall leaves, apple orchards, and warm dinners. But with the ending of summer, comes …