Get the Picture?

This week on Get the Picture?, we’re talking about social media and what it actually takes to grow as a photographer. I’m sharing 10 lessons I’ve learned from my own experience creating content and growing on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. We’re getting into what has worked for me, what hasn’t, and some of the things I wish more photographers understood about growing an audience online. Whether you’re just starting out or trying to figure out how to turn social media into som...

This week on Get the Picture?, we’re trying something new with a photography hot takes episode! I’m reading through hot takes submitted by listeners and giving my brutally honest opinions on each one. From the photography industry and social media to clients, business, and everything in between, we’re getting into the opinions you sent in and whether I agree, disagree, or somewhere in the middle. If you’re ready for some honest takes and a little debate, this episode’s for you! ~ LINKS & ...

This week on Get the Picture?, we’re talking all about second shooting — how to get started, how to find opportunities, and what actually makes someone a great second shooter. I’m breaking down the dos and don’ts of second shooting, from how to support the lead photographer and stay out of the way to what you should (and definitely shouldn’t) be doing on a wedding day. Whether you’re trying to get your foot in the door, looking to build experience, or want to become a second shooter photograp...

This week on Get the Picture?, I’m breaking down one of my recent photoshoots with @themichaelandben that went viral and talking about what actually happened behind the scenes. We’re getting into what it’s like when a photography post takes off, how that attention can affect your photography business, and some of the conversations that came from this particular shoot. Because of the reaction my images got online, I felt compelled to officially address my stance on inclusivity in the wedding i...

This week on Get the Picture?, I’m telling the full story of my most recent wedding in Washington, where a wildfire was happening around us in the middle of the wedding day. What started as a normal wedding quickly turned into a chaotic timeline, an evacuation from my Airbnb, and eventually sleeping in my rental car. I’m recounting what happened throughout the wedding day, how I handled it professionally, and how everything unfolded as the wildfire situation escalated. Definitely not how I ex...