Are you familiar with a photography rut? We have all been there at one time or another… times when we don’t know what to capture, or we feel like we’re just doing the same thing the same way over and over and not really growing. So today I want to offer a remedy if you’re […]

Do you ever scroll through Insta, feeling wowed by really amazing compositions, and wishing you were as creative as those photographers? Whilst it’s true that composition is often instinctive. By that I mean when the photographer looks through the viewfinder, they just get a feel for how they should frame the shot. But lots of […]

As this week’s highlights reel lands in your inbox, we hope you’ve had a fabulous weekend and took lots of photos! Weekdays can be busy especially for us mamas, but I hope you can carve out even a tiny pocket of time for yourself to take some photos or even just edit what you took […]

The photo wall in our Grad’s group this week jumped out at me as being abundent with sublime macro images and super cute furbabies and wildlife! So our highlights reel is evidence that our photography lessons can be applied to any genre, not just gorgeous portraits of cute kids! Enjoy!   Join my new workshop […]

Our Grads in the northern hemisphere might be shivering in the cold right now, but what a fantastic opportunity for breathtaking photos shot in a winter wonderland! So this week’s highlights reel is a collection of fantastic ideas for shooting in the snow! Check em out and grab the bonus tips!   1. Portraits One […]

Many of our Grads talk about having taken up photography because they wanted an outlet for creativity, and something that was just for them. And Kellee, a mum of four and a much loved member of our CLG community, is one of those Grads.   Meet Kellee Kellee lives in Fargo, North Dakota with her […]

As much as we love photography, all too often work, kids, family and everything in between seems to come first, and we don’t shoot anywhere near as often as we’d like. But when you consider how big  part photography plans in our emotional well-being, it makes zero sense that it’s not at the very top […]

Are you your family historian? You know what I mean… that person in the family who documents all.the.things in photos, driven by a desire to not forget a single thing. Not to mention it’s a tangible way to ensure your future generations know your family’s story. From the big things to all the little everyday […]

When we learn to confidently shoot in manual mode, there’s no question it’s a game changer. It’s a totally liberating feeling to master your camera! It gives us the power to create technically sound photos every time… no more unintended motion blur, or over and under exposed photos. But ultimately, we want more than just […]