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Photography and Parenting

Are you learning how to be a better photographer? I have so many blog posts for the skills you need to improve. Want to know how to photograph in natural light? I have a blog for you. Just bought your first flash and want to know how to use it? I've got you covered! 
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If you're a photographer looking to turn your hobby into a business, then I have several articles to help you make the transition. Hint: don't be a shoot-and-burn photographer. Do in-person sales! Don't know what that all means? Send me an email and let's chat today.
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One of my favorite posts below is a photo scavenger hunt. I have a great list to get your creativity wheels turning. You just need to head outside with your camera, take the checklist I created, and start clicking. I create portraits in my typical sessions, but I love heading to a local garden or even my backyard and finding textures and colors that I tend not to notice on a typical day.
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In addition to my photography writing, I also list here all of my contributions to a parenting blog I used to write for. I loved writing about my life as a dad and my experience learning about my new (at the time) home of Columbus, Ohio. If you need a laugh, then scroll on down. I promise some true chuckles.
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If you don't see what you're looking for here, then click on my blog. There's a great search feature that will get you the answer you need. And if you have a question or curiosity that I haven't covered yet, then please send me a message. I am always happy to talk gear, lighting, composition, technique, and all things photography!
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Thanks for visiting my writing page. Enjoy!
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Helpful Blog Posts:

 

The Three Big Mistakes You're Making With Your Photos

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Three Posing Tips Everyone Needs to Follow

 

A Photographer's Secret about the Sun

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Three Reasons Why Your Next Photo Session Should Be At Home

 

Three Things You Can Do for a Fun and Pain-Free Photo Session

 

Three Tips for What to Wear to a Photo Session

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Four Ways to Take Better Photos of Your Kids

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Contributions to Photographers' Cooperative:

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The Four Mistakes I Made When I Started My Photography Business

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Reset Your Photography Finances in 2019

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How to Transition to In-Person Sales

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Three Steps to Accurate Focus Every Time

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Which Album Should I Choose? Miller's Album Comparison

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The #1 Tip for Accurate White Balance When Photographing Inside

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Photography Pricing FAQ

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17 In-Person Sales Session Do's and Don'ts

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The One Piece of Advice That Completely Changed My Business

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How I Got the Photo - At-Home Studio

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Depth-of-Field - It's More Than Aperture

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Aperture - The Basics

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The One Gadget Every Traveling Photographer Needs

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In-Person Sales - Beginning with Fundy Designer

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How I Got the Photo - Natural Light Portrait

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Contributions to Improve Photography:

 

Guest Host Podcast Audio: Improve Photography Roundtable #217

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12 Photography Magazines: Which One's For You?

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Eight Tips for Better Photography Client Communication

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How to Use the Lightroom Tone Curve Panel

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2 Photographers Say 17 Things Thanks to 2 Years with Improve Photography

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"Leper Colony - Love, Laughter & Photos" - A Portrait Project with Kevin Kuster

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How to Begin a Photography Business with No Start-Up Money

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Six Months Later with the Canon 6D

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16 Tips for Second Shooting Your First Wedding

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Wedding Reception Lighting Technique

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Guest Host Podcast Audio: Second Shooting with Erica Kay Photography

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55 Tips for Better Portraits

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How to Process a Portrait in Lightroom

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Live-Subject Macro Photography with Eric Stavale

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Flash Photography - Part 2

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Flash Photography - Part 1

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Nick Fancher's Studio Anywhere 2 Book Review

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Indoor Photo Sessions

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My Early Experience with a New Camera (Canon 6D)

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How to Improve Your Photowalk

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A 1-Hour Family Photo Session How-To

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Business Tips for a Weekend Warrior Photographer

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Contributions to Columbus Moms Blog:

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Bullet Journaling Will Change Your Life

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Your New Favorite Kids Summer Tech Animation Project

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A Love Letter to My Instant Pot

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Four Reasons Why Our Two Years at Goldfish Have Been #1

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Why I'm Thankful This Father's Day

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A First-Timer's Guide to Great Wolf Lodge

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How To Introduce Chores Into Your Child's Life

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Protecting Our Kids' Innocence: How Much is Too Much?

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A Teacher's Plea: Save Your Kids From Their Phones

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I Said Goodbye to Facebook, Can You?

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10 Things I Learned Going from Two Kids to Three

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Visit We Rock the Spectrum Columbus for Family Fun

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No More Mother's Day Cards! This Idea is Better

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The Big Difference Between "Being a Parent" and "Parenting"

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Spring Break Jump Start Clinics at Goldfish

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The Professional Parent's Guide to Parenting - Toddler and Preschool Edition

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New Swimmers and New Traditions at Goldfish Swim School

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Birthday Parties: When Is It Too Much?

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Seeing the Holidays Through My Kids' Eyes

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It's More Than Just Swim Lessons - Family Fun and Community

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Goldfish Swim School Holiday Basket Giveaway

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Exciting October at Goldfish Swim School

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14 Tips for Your Family Photo Session

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Free Mini Class Playdate at Goldfish Swim School

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Is It Preschool Yet? Cuz I'm Done

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Three Months at Goldfish and We Love It

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A Parent's Guide to the New ZipZone Adventure Park

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Summer's Not Over Yet: Confidence and Safety with Goldfish Swim School

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Four Ways to Improve Your Cell Phone Photography

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Our First Lesson at Goldfish Swim School

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What Dads Really Want for Father's Day

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Do the Columbus Zoo in Two Hours

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Our Kids and Technology: Two Perspectives

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A SAHD in a SAHM's World

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Ten Types of Parenting Attention

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Four Holiday Games for Surviving Your Toddlers

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The Professional Parent's Guide to 3 Things You Never Knew You'd Get Used To

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A Parent's Thank You Letter to Skyline Chili

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I Didn't Expect to Cry at Preschool Drop-Off

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