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Amateur vs Professional Photographer: The Photography Paradox
Introduction: The Great Misconception When it comes to the debate of amateur vs professional photographer, let’s stop pretending that a ‘Professional’ title is a certificate of talent. We’ve all seen the cringe-inducing reality of the modern industry: the “professional” photographer with a $10,000 kit and a high-end studio whose work is flatter than a soda
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Why I’m Saying “No” to the Easter Bunny: The Dark Side of Animal Mini Sessions
I know I’m going to ruffle some feathers with this one (pun intended), but we need to talk about the ‘cute’ baby chicks and bunnies in Spring mini-sessions. 🐥🐰 As a photographer, my job is to capture joy but not at the expense of a living creature’s safety or a client’s legal liability. Between the
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40 Over 40 Project | Empowering Ocala Photographer
I am thrilled to announce my new photography series: The 40 Over 40 Project. As an Ocala photographer, my goal is to redefine beauty and celebrate the stories of women over forty right here in Marion County… This isn’t just a photoshoot; it’s an experience designed to celebrate the wisdom, resilience, and unique beauty that
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Why Choosing the Best Equine Photographer: Horsemanship and Psychology Matters
The Connection Behind the Lens Anyone can take a picture of a horse. Capturing the spirit of a thousand pound animal requires more than just a fancy camera. My journey with horses began as a child in the saddle. Today that passion has evolved into a professional career backed by a Certificate in Horse Care
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Photography Copyright Infringement: The Inspo Bait & Switch
We need to talk about a trend that is poisoning the photography community: photographers using other people’s images to advertise their own “themed sessions.” You see an ad for Valentine’s Day Mini’s or a Mother and Daughter session, but the photo used to sell it wasn’t taken by the person running the ad. It was
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The Lens of Theft: When “Art” Becomes Cultural Appropriation
Disclaimer: Now I am all for creativity and expression and I would never try to gatekeep what photos you take. What my point in this blog post is when you take a sacred item or belief system or way of life that is not of your own and exploit it for clout with no intent
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Originality Vs Chasing Trends
Why Remaining Original Still Matters In a world where inspiration travels at the speed of a screenshot, originality has become both more difficult and more important than ever. It’s easy to replicate an image.It’s much harder to create a body of work that carries intention, voice, and meaning. Originality isn’t about being the first person
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Why I Create Dark Art And Why People Love It
Dark art has never been about fear. It is about recognition. It reveals the emotions that hide beneath the surface, the ones that refuse to soften for the camera. I create these images because they breathe differently. They ask for honesty instead of perfection, story instead of pose, truth instead of trend. Not everyone understands…
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When Is It Acceptable to Use a Watermark on Photography?
Watermarks can protect your work, but they should never replace professional delivery. Discover when it’s appropriate to watermark images, such as proof galleries or online samples and why final paid galleries must always be high-resolution and watermark-free. Clients deserve clean, usable photos, and photographers who deliver anything less risk damaging both trust and reputation.
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The Polaroid killer
This following blog post is the entire gallery from my Zine inspired photoshoot.. It does come with a warning so read with caution. Your mental health matters!