Making the decision to begin photographing in a studio was a challenging one for me; but as you’re aware, it’s quite uncomfortable outside most days in the winter and it really did seem like the next logical step to growing my portrait business. I’ve always primarily been an outdoor photographer, which has given me a […]

2020-What a year! It was full of challenges in many ways; and we faced them in our social lives, within our families, and in our businesses. You don’t need me to list the hurdles of 2020 because they are painfully obvious to us all. Almost unbelievably, but definitely gratefully, Bang Images had its most successful […]

Here’s my first attempt at a video tutorial! I’m excited about it, but obviously, with it being my first, it makes me feel a little vulnerable sharing it. The tutorial is for the magic of filmstrips from still photos, by taking a sequence of images and stringing them together in Photoshop to make them look […]

It’s important for you as a photography business owner to strengthen your online presence. One of many ways to do that is to get your work featured. It feels great to be appreciated and applauded for your creativity and effort. If you own your own business like I do, you are your own boss. You […]

It’s called evolution! It’s something we all have to go through whether we like it or not- in business, in relationships; it’s inevitable. Personally, I like change! I like mixing things up and hitting the refresh button. I’m the one who repaints the rooms in the house once every three-five years, rearranges the furniture, or […]

Here we are. It’s September 2020 and fall is knocking on our door. We’ve experienced six months of the first pandemic of our lives and quarantining to some degree (some definitely more than others). It’s been hard, gruesome even at times, but that’s certainly a very relative-to-your-situation type of description. At our home, we’re truly […]

If you’re reading this, you may be a photographer and you may be considering whether or not to quit your dependable 9-5 job and dive into the photography field. You may have years of experience using a camera, or perhaps you’ve only recently started taking photos, but you have a real knack for it. Whatever […]

The busiest time of the year for me as a primarily outdoor Birmingham photographer is the fall. It’s certainly beautiful with an array of bold colors at every turn and it feels great outside! Being photographed can be hard for some, a little uncomfortable for others, and for a select few-a really good time. So, […]

  I think photographers get asked many of the same questions. Some are pretty general, and others are more specific about that particular photographer’s practices, equipment, and style. These are the most frequently asked questions that I’ve received. What is an On-location Session? I will meet you at an agreed upon location, such as a […]