I’m writing this piece at 5:39 a.m. I’ve been up since 3 a.m. working on other tasks. I’m a mother and a small business owner. Business is booming and this day’s to-do list is not unlike any other. I stay afloat by having so much [...]

When my husband, Steve, and I had the opportunity to fly to Seattle for the weekend earlier this fall, I knew I had to get that quintessential shot of the Space Needle towering up through the Seattle skyline.Now, if you're familiar with landscape/cityscape photography, you [...]

If you've spent any time studying off-camera flash photography, then you know the importance of finding ways to manipulate the light. As you know, we're huge fans of ExpoImaging's line of products. The Rogue XL Pro Lighting Kit is the newest and largest of [...]

It was January 2006, a year after receiving my graphic design degree. I found myself in Las Vegas at the Craft and Hobby Association's annual winter trade show promoting the book (Color Made Easy) I had spent the last year of my life creating, [...]

It was late August. My husband and I were planning a quick weekend getaway to Seattle. I've never been, and I was dying to see (and photograph) the Space Needle! My mind was racing. The first thing I was thinking about was, "What gear do [...]

I wanted something fun. Something a little funky. A casual bag that could be taken anywhere. To my nieces' school programs, to the park, and even to the store if I had to grab a quick something. That's when I discovered the Mia by [...]

I've always loved the look of natural light, so I was never a huge fan of flash photography. That is, until I discovered just how creative artificial lighting can be. And thus, my love affair with my speedlight began... NIKON D7000 | 50MM 1.4 [...]

I fell in love with Lisa Leonard Designs a couple of years ago and have been a fan ever since. Each piece of jewelry is hand stamped, creating a custom piece of art that can be worn casual or classy. “I am inspired [...]