“I’m not photogenic.” Photographers hear this all the time. Usually it’s accompanied by supporting evidence: I hate having my picture taken. I never know what to do with my hands. My smile looks weird. I always look awkward. Or my personal favorite: “You’ll have your work cut out for you.” Excellent. No pressure. Here’s the good news: being photogenic isn’t a personality trait or a genetic lottery you somehow lost. A good photograph is built. You Don’t Have to Know What You’re Doing This may...

You have a Pinterest board. A folder full of screenshots. Maybe an album cover you love, a movie that has exactly the right mood, or a photograph you've saved for three years without really knowing why. Great. You do not need to know how to turn any of that into a photo session. That's our job. A mood board isn't a shot list. It's a starting point. It's a way for us to understand what you're drawn to before we begin creating something of our own. You Don't Need a Fully Formed Idea One of the...

Most people assume a portrait session starts when they step in front of the camera. Ours starts well before the client walks through the door. Having your portrait taken involves a surprising number of decisions. What should you wear? What photographs well? What do you want these images to say? What about hair and makeup? Location? Then, what are you supposed to do once you're in front of the camera? That's where Harmony Arnold comes in. Harmony is an image consultant, but that's only part of...