ELAN STUDIO BLOG

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, ...

Dec

2018

Capturing Connection: My Favorite Family Poses

Like many current photographers, I like to think I direct families during their sessions with me (as opposed to pose them in a more traditional manner).To me, the #1 most important aspect of a family session is capturing connection.Every family has ...

Dec

2018

Low Light: Why I Love Shooting Close to Dusk

The days are getting shorter and the light is getting lower earlier. Photographers who are light-seekers can find it hard to be inspired as winter comes to North America. For many of us, busy days mean that it's dark by the time we've picked up our ...

Nov

2018

I Want to Share This with You: Focus Point Workshops

Hi, Friend!Here it is ... something I've wanted to share all month ...When Focus Point Photography Workshops asked me to teach at their workshop, I decided to take this opportunity to stay on beautiful Vancouver Island in British Columbia and ...

Nov

2018

Pro Tips for Photographing Toddlers

I am pleased to announce that my new class for KelbyOne is now available! I wanted to share it with you this week because it's so special to me, and because I want to encourage you to think of yourself and your dreams, too, this holiday season. It ...

Nov

2018

Early Bird! 2019 NAPCP Educational Summit Registration Open

It's now or never! (Well, it's "now or you'll have to pay more for your seat later.")Early bird registration for the 2019 NAPCP Educational Summit is now open. Pricing goes up on January 1, 2019.Register for the 2019 Educational Summit today!Here's ...

Nov

2018

Newborn Photos to Capture During the First 2 Weeks

If you're expecting a new addition to your family, there's a good chance you've already heard something along the lines of, "Enjoy every moment! Time will fly by and they'll be grown soon!"When you hold your child for the very first time it can be ...

Oct

2018

How to Travel with Your Camera and Equipment

Whether you're traveling for Fall Break, for an inspiring conference or summit, or for a session, here are some helpful tips for traveling with your camera and equipment:1. Keep a separate hard drive.I highly recommend that you transfer onto or keep ...

Oct

2018

Secrets to Amazing Autumn Photos

"Don't you love New York in the fall? It makes me want to buy school supplies. I would send you a bouquet of newly sharpened pencils if I knew your name and address." - You've Got MailNot all of us get to experience New York in the fall but the ...

Oct

2018

2018 Family Retreat Hosted by The Milky Way

Are you ready to fall in love with your sessions?I'm thrilled to be included in this exclusively online photography retreat, in which you'll learn how to capture authentic connection, to perfect family posing, and even to book more clients!Sign up ...

Oct

2018

Your Postpartum Checklist

Button-Front Shirts: Classic. Always in style. And the perfect nursing shirt. Dig them out of your closet if necessary and invest in a few new ones, too.Belly Bandit: This thick band Velcros around your hips and waist to help everything settle ...

Sep

2018

A Photographer's Secrets to Contentment (No Matter Where You Are in Your Journey)

Of all the topics photographers can blog or speak or write about, being content with your photography may be one of the hardest.Hopefully we all love our job, but our creative or professional successes are often followed by doubt and even feelings ...

Sep

2018

What to Pack in Your Hospital Bag

As a mother, and a newborn photographer, I often get questions about what to pack in a hospital bag. I recently sat down and compiled a list of "needs", tweaked it, passed it along to friends, and then tweaked it again.This hospital bag checklist ...

Sep

2018

Things To Do Before You Bring Baby Home

It's been a few years since we brought our babies home from the hospital, and lately I've been thinking a lot about what worked and what didn't, for our family. No matter how or where you give birth, I think all mothers can agree that after a couple ...

Sep

2018

The Inspired by NAPCP Gallery Event & Print Competition!

After much excitement and anticipation, I am absolutely thrilled to announce that my entry into the Inspired by NAPCP Gallery Event & Print Competition, "Color Me Bold", received the second place ribbon in the Water category!In contrast to ...

Aug

2018

5 Photography Documentaries for Your Next Netflix Night

You come home from a long day of shooting, or have a long night of editing ahead of you. You pour yourself your favorite cuppa and settle into "your spot". Typically you turn on something mindless, maybe a favorite movie you've seen dozens of times ...