The unfortunate truth of the matter is, you have to spend money to make money. Sure, I could have booked a few more sessions using my second hand 50 mm and Canon Rebel XSI but without investing in these 6 things I wouldn’t be proud of the work that I am putting out there. Even if you are taking up photography as a hobby (which is what I started out as), there are things that will be just as beneficial to you! I promise.
Read MoreI was born and raised in Springfield, and man do I love where I live. I can’t count how many times growing up I heard people talk about Springfield in such a negative way, or say there’s to do here. Granted, some people cut out for city life and fast paced living, but this girl right here is a midwest at heart. I live for these flat lands, harvest season, and recognizing someone in most cafes that I walk into.
Read MoreSo guys, let me just start by saying that my biggest fear as a child was HAVING a child. Don’t get me wrong, I am so excited for the day that Blake and I have kids and nothing is holding me back from that, but birth scares me! Women, our bodies do some crazy stuff. So when my sister asked me to photograph her first child’s birth I was a little nervous.
Read MoreFor as long as I can remember I have dreamed of running a business. When I was in grade school I would transform our family coat closet into a stylish nook that I wold invite my sisters to come hang out in (for the hefty price of a piece of candy). In middle school I handed out flyers to my neighborhood advertising “Abby’s Curb Appeal”. I had my Dad drive me the nearest hardware store to invest in my own business supplies (a rake and leaf bags) to give my customers the best service. In high school and into college I spent time making personalized signs for peoples homes, and eventually ended up participating in local markets and even making signage for restaurants and businesses. And now, I am a photographer.
Read More“In 2019, everyone is a “photographer”. I can’t count how many times I have gotten in a conversation with someone about photography and at the end of the conversation when I ask, “What do you shoot with?” they say, “Oh, I just use my phone.”
Read MoreIt never fails. First question I get when I schedule a couples shoot is “What should we wear?” While the answer is relative to style, location, and season, there are a couple things I ALWAYS tell my clients.
Read MoreWait what? Abby, you’re a photographer telling me that I wont get a photo like the one on my “dream life” Pinterest board? Yup. But not for the reason you would think!
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