The Blog

a collection of my favorite stories

There’s something truly special about waking up before sunrise in New Zealand, setting up for a shoot as mist rises off the fjords and the mountains start glowing. The light is incredible, the locations are breathtaking, and the whole experience feels magical. But what makes it even better is when everyone on the team (from […]

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April 4, 2026

How Our Photography Retreats Let Vendors Actually Vacation

There’s a moment that happens for almost every photographer before they book a retreat. It usually doesn’t start with logic. It starts with a feeling. You see the images and the places, the light, the people and something in you quietly leans in.I want that. And then, almost just as quickly, the questions show up. […]

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March 26, 2026

What Photographers Are Nervous About Before a Retreat (And What Actually Happens)

I’ll be the first to admit: Scotland and New Zealand are my absolute favorite international destinations: the wild highlands, the misty lochs, the raw dramatic coastlines…they’ve captured my heart and lens like nowhere else. But here’s what I’ve come to cherish just as much: you don’t need to cross oceans to create truly stunning, portfolio-elevating […]

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March 19, 2026

You Don’t Have to Leave the U.S. to Create Incredible Photography

As a Colorado-based photographer (originally from Oregon but a resident here since I was 8), senior photo sessions are some of my favorite projects. They mark the end of one chapter and the beginning of something new—full of excitement, reflection, and a little bit of bittersweet. This year, one session felt extra special because it […]

Seniors, Uncategorized

February 24, 2026

Capturing Milestones: A Heartfelt Senior Session with Alana

There are places you visit… and then there are places that completely rewire your soul. I mean, picture this: standing on a black sand beach with icebergs washing up like scattered diamonds on velvet, or exchanging vows in front of a glacier so blue it feels like a dream. The waterfalls thundering in the background, […]

Photography Retreats, Uncategorized

January 30, 2026

Why Iceland is the Ultimate Adventure Elopement Destination (And Why You’ll Never Want to Leave)

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