Has your photography business taken a hard hit from the emerging Coronavirus situation? I'm in Washington and near ground zero for the United States outbreak. In just the last few days, I’m hearing reports from many friends in the media industries who are hurting badly from the downturn in business, and it breaks my heart. What can we do?
Read MoreWe polled parents to learn the biggest things they wish they had known about their high school students’ senior year. Here is a compilation of the top 10 things they said...
Read MoreWe polled some people to find out what their biggest fears are when giving holiday gifts. Which of these top 10 can you relate to?
Read MoreDid you notice the fog in the air this morning? Even though autumn technically does not start until Sept. 23rd, there's no question, the change in season is already here. Before you run out and get your pumpkin spice latte, this is a breakdown of what you need to know about portraits through the end of the year...
Read MoreFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for joining us on this amazing journey! Here’s to many years yet to come!
Read MoreWhat if you found out your house had just burned down? The good news is that your family members and pets are all safe. You had a great insurance policy in place, too. Yet, in that very moment, what is the only other thing in the world you wish you could still go back and save?
Read MoreYears ago, when we first did this poll, we discovered that 98% of people never printed a single digital image from their family portrait session. Here is what we learned…
Read MoreDid you know that displaying portraits in the home can improve the mental health of your family? I was surprised when I stumbled upon this article citing studies…
Read MoreWaiting too long to book your family portraits could cost you. You might be trading the beautiful blue skies of Washington for a thick, brownish-red cloud of smog. While we hate to say it, the late-summer fires are a real thing around here now.
Read MoreRecently, I celebrated my own Independence Day. I shared some thought about it on Facebook, but thought it would be good to share here as well.
Read MoreDo you enjoy the colors of fall? We’ve created our own leaf locator map on Google Maps so you can easily see where the hottest spots are for color near Washington…
Read MoreWhy schedule your family portrait in Autumn? Here are eight reasons you should consider that are unlike any other time of the year.
Read MoreWhen was your last family portrait? If you are like most people, you did it when the kids were little, but now years have passed and important stages have been missed. You don't have to let that happen again this summer! Here are 5 reasons that prove this summer is the BEST time for your family portraits!
Read MoreToday is a big milestone in our business!
Read MoreIt's the close of 2017, and I just canceled my Nikon Professional Services membership without a second thought. For those who have followed the news, you would know that 2017 was the worst year on record for data breaches in big companies.
Read MoreYou come up with a creative name for this image and post it in the comments on our Facebook Page. On March 20th, we'll review the name suggestions, and the person we think has the most creative one will win this 30"x48" Gallery Wrap Canvas of Horseshoe Bend in Marble Canyon
Read MoreWhat an honor it has been to serve our community with the members of the Snohomish Kiwanis Club! To then be recognized as the "2016 Kiwanian of the Year" is a surprise beyond words!
Read MoreYou want your senior images to be amazing, right? We see mistakes happen often with seniors, many of which can totally ruin your shoot. One of the best ways to avoid things you shouldn’t do is by going with a professional photographer who has experience and the ability to walk you through the entire senior portrait process.
Read MoreDetermining the personal value of a photograph is a complex issue. Initially, it seems like it shouldn't cost any more than the $0.13 developing fee, but consider the relative value to the one who holds the memories. People invest their wealth in lifestyle, homes, and vehicles, yet if presented with the choice to rescue only one belonging from a catastrophe, all choose their family's "Photography Memories" knowing these are the only belongings that can never be replaced.
Read MoreFive things you should consider in your next Snohomish family portrait photographer...
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