Category Archives: tutorials

Behind The Shot | St. Louis Photography

I get a lot of questions about what I shoot with, what my settings are, etc. These are the exact settings I used for this particular shot. I wanted the image to focus on the little girl, so I focused on her, not the mother. Great tip…focus on the eyes! Even if you don’t have...

before and after | st. louis photographer

I thought I would share a fast and easy before and after for you. The top image is SOOC (straight out of camera) and the bottom is my final edit. I opened the image up in Lightroom, warmed it up a bit using the temperature sliders, cropped it and then took it over to Photoshop....

how will it crop? | st. louis family photography

Clients often ask how something will crop when they go to order their prints. The camera takes photos in the 2:3 aspect ratio, meaning a 4×6, 16×24, 20×30, etc. will not crop and will print just as you see it. Take a look at this guide to give you an idea: If you missed my...

how to get great Christmas tree bokeh | st. louis childrens photography

Ever wonder how to get that cool, blurry background? It’s all about the aperture … and it’s really easy to do! With Christmas just a few days away, I’ve created a mini-tutorial to help you achieve great bokeh with Christmas lights. 1. Use natural light! I shot this mid-morning, with a good amount of natural...

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