Hey Reader, How has your photography been shaping up this season? November turned my world upside downâbut in the best way possible! My husband and I welcomed a little girl into our family. She arrived a few weeks early, so last month's photography plans had to pause as we focused on family. But good news! Iâve caught up on enough sleep this past week to finish curating this yearâs list of Best Gifts for Nature Photographers. And guess what? We're still doing the giveaway, though we've...
about 1 month ago â˘Â 3 min read
Hey Reader, How is the fall color your way? This past week, I took some time to photograph the approaching peak colors in the mountains of Pennsylvaniaâwhere I grew up. I make it a point to return each fall because being surrounded by those autumn hues brings back so many nostalgic memories. Itâs the perfect way for me to recenter before all the end-of-year festivities begin. Now that Iâm back in the office, Iâm excited to dive into finishing some new articles and videos to share with you...
3 months ago â˘Â 4 min read
Hey Reader, Itâs that time of year again when I find myself wondering, âHow is it alreadyâŚ?â But here we are â October is upon us, and thereâs a lot happening this month! To ensure you donât miss any of the photography news I have to share, youâll receive two newsletters this month. In this edition, weâre diving into the first answer in my Ask Me Anything series, which addresses a common issue: syncing your Photoshop edits with your Lightroom catalog. Plus, donât miss Out of Chicago's free...
4 months ago â˘Â 4 min read
Hey Reader, I hope you are enjoying the start of autumn! I haven't been able to photograph much the past two months so I'm looking forward to grabbing my camera with cooler temperatures, later sunrises, and the kaleidoscope of colors that are coming our way. Most of my photography time focused on finishing a big commercial project in the healthcare industry. It was exciting and daunting because it tested my knowledge and the technical limits of upscaling photos to sizes I never printed...
4 months ago â˘Â 4 min read
Hey Reader, The past few weeks have been a whirlwind. Weâre still unpacking boxes in the new place, but Iâve managed to get my computer up and running on the desk in my office, so weâre functional. If youâve sent me an email, know that a reply is comingâsoon, I hope! Thanks so much for your patience. I also want to give a big thank you to everyone who participated in last monthâs poll about newsletter content. Over 65% of you voted for the monthly variety pack, with Lightroom and Photoshop...
5 months ago â˘Â 4 min read
Happy Friday! The heat is on! July has been a whirlwind preparing to relocate with my family from Atlanta to Washington, DC. In between the packing chaos, I managed to squeeze in a few day trips to bid farewell to my favorite spots in Georgia. Now, weâre ready to hit the road and drive all my camera gear, computer, hard drives, and printer (no way could I trust those babies with the movers) to our new place this week. Iâve never moved a printer before, so keep your fingers crossed it survives...
6 months ago â˘Â 4 min read
Happy Nature Photography Day! Even though the first official day of summer is just around the corner, it feels like summer has been in full swing for weeks now. The temperatures are up, humidity is high, and the fireflies have been putting on a dazzling show in the dark. I've had a few magical nights walking the trails, surrounded by their shimmering light. It almost felt like I was walking through space among tiny stars. Now, I've traded in my magical glowworms for mosquitoes and an...
7 months ago â˘Â 3 min read
Hello Reader! I hope you are doing well. The past few months have been filled with travel, projects, and exciting adventures. My cup was so full that it started to spill over, hence the delay since my last newsletter. But I'm happy to report we're back on track! Here's a quick recap of the past few months. In March, we hosted the Out of Big Sur Photography Conference. Each conference is special in its own way, but this experience is one I'll still be talking about while reminiscing on a porch...
8 months ago â˘Â 4 min read
Hello Reader! January has been a whirlwind of creativity! I'm thrilled to share that I'm gearing up for two major conferences, coordinating Out of Big Sur in a couple of months, and, pinch me, teaching at Out of Chicago LIVE! 2024 again. It's an incredible honor to be in the company of such esteemed instructors. Unlike December, where my camera seemed to gather a bit of dust, January has been a conscious dive into projects and a snowy escapade in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Being...
12 months ago â˘Â 5 min read