ELAN STUDIO BLOG

Dec

2019

The 5 Best Photo Gifts of the Holiday Season

"What should I get my best client/favorite teacher/loved one for the holidays?" Does this question still have you stumped? A photo gift is always a good idea.Photo gifts are bespoke, considerate, and simple to create with a little help from ...

Nov

2019

The Best Disney+ and Hulu Documentaries to Watch Over the Holidays

Streaming service as a whole took a giant leap forward this month, with the release of Disney Plus. And if you bundle it with Hulu, you now have an especially awesome selection of movies - particularly documentaries - available to you. With options ...

Oct

2019

How to Photograph Movement

As a photographer who most often photographs children, I'd love to tell you that my clients are perfectly well behaved all the time ... but if you've ever photographed kids at all, you know I can't do that and be truthful.Kids are always on the ...

Sep

2019

What to Wear for a Fall Photo Session, 2019 Edition

"What do we wear?!" This is maybe the most common question I receive from clients once they book their photo session. If you've ever planned your family portrait outfits, you know exactly what I'm talking about. I'm here to share some hot 2019 ...

Sep

2019

Women Who Own It: Market Street Pub

In this day and age, it's becoming even more important to find time, away from the business of life, to gather with family and friends to enjoy laughs, drinks and great food.If you're anything like me, you're always looking for fun and affordable ...

Aug

2019

5 Creative Photos to Take for Back to School

School is here or about to start!Are you excited, or do you miss your kids when they're at school? Both?!One thing I do enjoy about school days is routine, and I always miss it a bit during the summer. I'm always excited about the friendships that ...

Jul

2019

How to Keep Your Camera Safe at the Beach

You want to feel relaxed and self-assured when you take your DSLR to the beach or around the water. You want to capture some excellent images of your children or clients, with peace of mind.Enjoy the day and have a wonderful time!First, if possible, ...

Jun

2019

Women Who Own It: Bristol Looms

This is a fun one! Maya Cordeiro is the creative behind Bristol Looms - handwoven table linens and functional home decor! Whether from her studio here in Bristol, her Etsy shop, or website, Maya is bringing quality and sustainability to a home near ...

Jun

2019

How You and Your Business Can Stand out in an Instant Gratification Market

If you're reading this post, you love photography, whether in a hobbyist or professional capacity.And if you cruise Facebook or Instagram even once in awhile, you'll notice something. There are, like, a bazillion photographers, huh?! A ...

May

2019

Women Who Own It: Extensions School of Dance

Michelle Spina's dance space in Bristol is the definition of a beautiful dance studio. It's welcoming and spacious, and we especially love the sprung flooring. In this Women Who Own It interview, below, you'll not only get a look at Michelle's ...

Apr

2019

6 Reasons You Should Trademark Your Photography Business Name

Have you ever thought about registering your photography business name as a trademark? Here are 6 reasons why you should!Are you wondering whether you should register your photography business name? I used to wonder the same thing, but after I did ...

Apr

2019

How to Stop Struggling on Instagram

The struggle to keep up with social media seems never-ending. Algorithm changes, rumors of algorithm changes, sudden declines in Follower activity ... all of these things can induce panic for professional photographers and aspiring professionals in ...

Mar

2019

How to Add Interest to Your Images

Although there is always something to be said for simplifying photographs, photos with depth and layers of interesting elements can be equally rich.I want to encourage you to see how much complexity you can add to an image, while still maintaining ...

Feb

2019

Women Who Own It: Two Gals Cocktails

I'm so excited to share that I have launched a new feature series on the blog!It is called, "Women Who Own It", a showcase of female business owners I admire. Maybe you need a little inspiration or have zero idea how to get started in a certain ...

Jan

2019

7 Habits of Highly Successful Photographers

The professional photography journey is certainly a rewarding one, but that doesn't mean it's always easy. My own personal journey has been one of hills and valleys, creative breakthroughs and even feeling like I'm in a rut from time to time.Even ...

Jan

2019

The Artistry of Depth of Field

You know your shutter needs to be fast enough to "freeze" what you're trying to capture with your camera.You know what your ISO should be to give you the light you want.What's your aperture literacy?In this post I'm going to teach you a bit about ...

Jan

2019

3 Kinds of Movement in Child and Family Portraiture

What do photographers mean when they speak of movement in a photo?There are 3 essential types of movement you should consider when pressing the shutter. What type of movement are your eyes most drawn to naturally? Do you want to incorporate other ...

Dec

2018

The Best Photography Tutorials of 2018

Is it really almost 2019 already?!I don't know how 2018 flew by so quickly.It was another wonderful year for Elan Studio, and many thanks are due to my amazing clients, and the other photographers and platforms who so generously allowed me to share ...

Dec

2018

Breaking the Rules of Composition: The Rule of Thirds

As beginning photographers, we worked hard to master the basics of image composition. At some point, the composition of your photos becomes second nature, which means that moving beyond what you've learned can be intimidating.You may even be asking, ...