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I’m Gina. Wife, Mom, Photographer, Teacher...nature lover, good book reader, shower singer, marshmallow roaster, and sheepdog wrangler. Here is where you'll find my thoughts on all things photography & creativity!

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I love to travel. Seeing the world, meeting different people, experiencing different cultures – it’s all something I want to hang onto in my memory. One of my biggest regrets is not having my actual camera with me when my husband and I traveled to Thailand in 2005. Ever since, I have made a point […]

Top 5 Travel Photography Tips You Don’t Want to Ignore

Mentoring

Collage of 4 images looking out an airplane window at the airplane wing and sky below

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Are you diving into the journey of finding the perfect newborn photographer? You’ve come to the right place. Let’s explore the heartfelt world of natural newborn photography in New York together, ensuring those fleeting moments are captured genuinely. Why Natural Newborn Photography in New York is a Top Choice for Families My Story With Newborn […]

Natural Newborn Photography in New York | Why It’s a Top Choice!

Newborns

Mother and father hold newborn son while sitting on bed in home natural newborn photoshoot

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Motherhood is often portrayed in the extremes: idyllic sweetness or chaos. But, as with anything else in life, the truth more often lies somewhere in the middle. Never was this made so evident as it has been with the pandemic of the last two years. I initially expected the pandemic to curtail client sessions, but […]

The Beautiful Mess That Is Motherhood

Families

Two mothers and their son, sitting with their black dog.

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As photographers, we’re often asked for photography gear recommendations. What cameras and lenses and gear do I use…or use most often? I wish I could say there’s a magic bullet for making images compelling. But, there’s not. Don’t get me wrong, the gear is awesome…and I can do things with my my current camera bodies […]

Photography Gear Recommendations

Creativity

Sony Gear

12 Tips for Better Mobile Photos NOW

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The best camera is the one that's with you. And, for most of us, that's usually our phones. Level up your mobile photography game with these 12 tips to help you capture more engaging images. 

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