September Wedding at The Inn at Mystic Connecticut
THE INN AT MYSTIC If you want a beautiful wedding venue full of history, charm, and picturesque landscapes that would make a Victorian novel jealous, then the Haley Mansion at the Inn at Mystic Connecticut is the place for you. Situated over fourteen acres of beautiful scenery overlooking Fishers Island Sound and Mystic Harbor, the Inn at Mystic
Callie Blakeman Therapist Branding Session: Using props, wardrobe, and location to build your brand
Branding A Concept As a Dallas branding photographer, I’ve had the pleasure of working with so many exciting and creative clients. People who are all-in on bringing a little bit of good into the world with their entrepreneurial spirit, professional skills, products, and services. Working with clients like these is a total blast for me, and they often
7 Travel Inspired Color Palettes
Wish You Were Here Curating my Wish You Were Here Print Collection has been such a fun experience for me. Most importantly, it brought me back outside - visiting new places and photographing scenes for fun. And, it has also re-ignited my desire to create (which is an unexpected happy by-product of this journey). During one of those little
7 TIPS FOR MAKING YOUR HEADSHOTS FEEL MORE NATURAL
FEELING COMFORTABLE IS KEY Being comfortable in front of the camera doesn’t come naturally to all people. Trust me, I get it. As a branding photographer, I’ve had to put myself in front of the camera a lot too. Not only to build my brand online, but also to better relate to my clients and understand what kind
RETRO, PALM SPRINGS INSPIRED ELOPEMENT AT THE VIRGIN HOTEL DALLAS
THE VIRGIN HOTEL DALLAS I love shooting at The Virgin Hotel Dallas. The color scheme, ambiance, and retro Palm Springs-esque decor really make this location sing. But it also has this lost-in-paradise type of feel that just makes everyone feel relaxed, loose, and ready for a day of fun- which is always better when you’re doing a photoshoot,
5 WAYS TO TELL YOU NEED A BRAND REFRESH
Trust me, I get it. As a branding photographer, I know how much time and effort (and tossing and turning) go into building a brand. I also know that brands, like people, continue to grow, change, and evolve as time goes on. When that happens, I find it helpful to take a step back and reevaluate the
Kristen and Henry’s Bishop Arts Engagement: How to Plan Your Engagement Session
Bishop Arts, We Love You. Bishop Arts is one of those “hidden gem” kind of neighborhoods, although not-so-hidden anymore. It's both sweet and charming yet booming with culture and street art. It's one of my favorite locations to visit when friends and family are visiting from out of state, and it's only 5 minutes away from downtown Dallas! When
Elegant Rustic Winter Wedding at Rustic Grace Estate
WINTER WEDDINGS January in Dallas is more like spring weather for my friends back in New England. Don’t get me wrong, I love the snow-covered grounds, a warm crackling fireplace, and all the green pines and red berry accents that you get in New England winter weddings. That being said, I’d be lying if I didn’t admit how
How to Make a GIF in Photoshop
GIFS are cool and so can you. GIFs have become my favorite way to incorporate little video bites into my Instagram feed. As a photographer, I had to get creative in ways to recycle my photos into fun, new content for my audience. GIFs are fun for ANY type of photographer to create, and they're also super easy
What To Wear To Your Family Portrait Session
What to Wear to Your Family Portrait Session One of the most common questions I get as a family portrait photographer when clients book a family portrait session is “what should we wear?”. Coordinating outfits between all family members can feel daunting, but it doesn’t have to be! Today, I want to share some tips for choosing your