Professional Headshots at Fresno State University

While I have mostly concluded my photography career, I still have both my professional camera equipment and a love of taking pictures. I do not miss giving up my weekends to photograph weddings, but I do miss connecting with new people through photography, and I miss the creativity that is sparked when I get behind the lens. I have never been an artist - administration and organization are definitely bigger strengths - but I developed a good eye and solid technical skills as a photographer that I miss utilizing.

I was thrilled, then, when I received an inquiry from a professor at Fresno State University who wanted updated headshots for LinkedIn and some other purposes…

Professional Headshots for Business Owners in Visalia

Every business owner needs a professional headshot at some point, even if you do not own a service-based business. Showing your brand’s unique personality through its team is a great opportunity to set your business apart from other competitors. From countless interactions with entrepreneurs all over the Central Valley area from Fresno to Visalia and beyond, I know that a lot of business owners take a one-and-done approach, never updating their first headshot…

How to Prepare for Professional Headshots

Let’s face it: almost nobody is a natural in front of a camera, and it’s not generally a normal part of life to have professional pictures taken! Most people can avoid having this done, but business owners usually need professional headshots for a variety of purposes, from LinkedIn to the website, to social media content. While the look and feel have changed over the years, the principle of business headshots stays the same: look confident, professional, and relatable to your ideal client.

If you’re nervous about taking pictures for your business, here are a few of my top tips on how to prepare for your professional headshots:

From Photography to Online Marketing: My Story

When I first got called a serial side hustler, I was a little taken aback. Owning my own business seems like such a natural way of life right now (it’s been over 4 years since I’ve done anything else!) that I hardly think of it as anything different. And yet, this life I lead was started by a side hustle, a dream that many can relate to, whether you’re working hard to build a retail business, selling oils, or hustling hard online to create a life that you love.

It was with this concept in mind that I talk to Josie from the Josieology Podcast a short time ago, as I relived my experience of growing and launching into both my first and second side hustles - because not too long ago (a year this month!) I finally decided to transition from wedding photography to online marketing as my main focus. What a year it has been…

Tips for Taking Large Group and Family Photos

If I’ve learned one thing from being a wedding photographer (and I’ve learned a whole lot!), it’s the fact that taking pictures of large families and groups is always a challenge. Throughout the years, I’ve photographed large extended family pictures during portrait sessions and at weddings, which for a lot of people is extremely important. After all, how often do you have your entire family in one location at once? A picture of everyone is an absolute must!

Actually taking the picture, however, is a different story. How do you arrange large groups of people for a picture? How to you make sure the kids are looking at the camera? How do you organize a lot of people in one photo? The questions are endless…but thankfully, the answers are here! If you need help taking great family pictures, here are my best tips…

The 5 Best Cameras for Any Budget

Don’t get me wrong: the camera on your phone is about 10x better than my first digital point-and-shoot that boasted a full 5 megapixels, and at the end of the day, the WAY you use a camera generally matters a lot more than WHICH camera you’re actually using! (Check out this video to learn the best way to take pictures on your phone) However, there’s a reason that professional photographers invest a lot of money in their camera gear…I even have a separate insurance policy just for my camera bodies and lenses!

The good news is that you can buy an inexpensive digital camera that still takes great pictures, whether you want a cheap camera for traveling or you want to take great pictures of your kids. These are my top five picks for digital cameras on a budget, and it can help inform your next purchase! As always, if you have any questions, email me or leave a comment below!

Five Minute Marketing: How to Take Better Phone Pictures

While most of us aren’t professional photographers, it’s a pretty safe bet that if you’re reading this article, you own a smartphone - in fact, you’re most likely reading this on your phone! I have watched countless people take iPhone pictures throughout the years, whether it’s a selfie at an event or a formal family picture at a wedding, and although your picture might not match the quality of a professional or their camera gear, there are a few things you can do to take the best phone pictures possible!

1) Light from the front, not the back…

Five Minute Marketing, PhotographyMaria Grace PhotographySeptember 10, 2019iphone, android, smartphone, photography

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Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday; 8am-5pm