I am THRILLED that so many of you LOVED the post; 24 Tips for Taking the Best Mother’s Day Photo EVER! What do you say we give dad a turn for Father’s Day?! Dad.  Appa.  Babba.  Papa.  Bappo.  Pai.   I love how every language has their own word for Dad.  But no matter how […]

Pop quiz! What are the three essential storytelling elements that you’ve heard me talk about for years?  If you guessed; Setting, Defining Details and Conflict…you win! I love how photography can offer us endless things to learn.  But I LOVE EVEN MORE how the basics never grow old. Whether I’m in Egypt photographing the kids, […]

I wrote this post for Babble today, and I’d love to know what you think.  Many of you are familiar with the three simple tips (but if you aren’t, you can find them here!) because you actually saw me demonstrate them on The Nate Berkus Show two years ago.  What I’d love to hear are […]

To all the military and their amazing families, to all those who risk their very lives, and to those who sacrificed their lives, we are in debt to you. Thank you. Happy Memorial Day.  Your sacrifice is not forgotten. As I spent some time writing in my journal and researching the word Courage, I came […]

My little guy, Blaze, turned nine-years-old!  (how is he already NINE!) When I asked him what type of birthday he wanted, he gave me this look like “Do you really have to ask mom?” Being that he is CRAZY about Legos, there was only one kind of party to have. This is one of my […]

This post is sponsored by Disney Story. To find out more about this brand-new story-creation app – and how it puts the power of storytelling in your hands – click here. My wonderful team of CONFIDENCE teachers has come together to bring you this month’s blog circle!  The theme is Refresh! The word itself makes me feel lighter.  Yet, […]