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8 things to fix before your photo shoot, how to prepare for a photo shoot

So many times I see a great photo and examine it: the lighting is great, the subject is adorable, the composition is beautiful, but then... THEN. There it is. You know, that thing that totally throws the entire photo into the trash. That THING that the photographer should have noticed. I want to scream Why?! Why did you not fix this!? A photo that could have been gorgeous is now ruined. Okay, sure, you can use Photoshop to edit plenty of errors and enhance all kinds of beauty, but something like a big chunk of hair in someone’s face can[...]

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Krista Lee at her studio in Nashville, TN

Hello and welcome! Thanks for stopping by this little corner of the internet. I love that you're here! After years of friends and clients asking me to teach them how to use their cameras, I finally decided to start this website! My goal is to build a community of like-minded people who love photography and want to learn how to use their cameras. I will be posting pro hacks and free "recipes" for different scenarios... Whether it be capturing candid moments of family at home, or doing your own "portraits" using minimal gear. I am going to teach you the basics and[...]