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My name is Kelsie and I'm an Ohio photographer based in Columbus. Grab a cup of coffee (or in my case - a chai latte), a glass of wine or a bottle of coke and enjoy viewing my latest work, browsing resources for seniors & photographers, and getting a little peek into my life!

One of the most challenging aspects of photography to master is different lighting situations. As a natural light photographer, you need to be able to choose different locations based on the best lighting scenarios. There are quite a few different types of lighting situations to consider when choosing the best light to pose you clients […]

Tips for choosing the best light

To the photographer who wants to give up, please know that you are not alone. To the photographer who feels like their work isn’t good enough, know that you shouldn’t be comparing your mess to someone else’s highlight reel. To the photographer who can’t seem to fill their schedule, you aren’t the only one. Just […]

To the Photographer Who Wants to Give Up

When you are just starting out in this industry, photographers often say yes to any and every opportunity to take pictures. While this can be a blessing during the beginning stages of your business, it can also start to hurt you after too many “yeses.” What do I mean by that? Well, after a while of shooting a variety of…

It’s Okay to say No

As I look back over the last few years, I’ve been very intentional about investing back into my business. As a newer photographer, I heavily invested into my equipment, because I knew that I needed a certain caliber of equipment in order to be competitive in this industry. More recently, I have chosen to invest in online…

Investing in Professional Development

When I first started my business, I had approximately 0 friends in the photography industry. I didn’t have anyone to turn to when it came to figuring out what essential steps needed to be taken in order to have a successful business in the long run. I wish that I had someone to talk to…

10 Tips For Launching Your Photography Business