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Build confidence behind the camera, master your craft, and grow a photography business you love.

From camera settings and posing tips to client prep and business tools, these resources are made for photographers ready to level up—whether you're just starting out or refining your skills. Based in Vermont, mentoring photographers everywhere.

Editing 101: How to Create a Consistent Look in Lightroom

Editing can be one of the most exciting—and overwhelming—parts of photography. You’ve taken some photos you love, but when it’s time to bring them into Lightroom, everything suddenly feels… off.

One image looks cool and crisp. Another looks warm and moody. The next one? Way too flat.

Must-Have Photography Gear for Beginners: Start Your Kit Without Breaking the Bank

What you actually need to start shooting like a pro (no tech bro advice or massive gear hauls required)

So, you’re getting serious about photography—and you’re wondering, What gear do I really need to start feeling like a "real photographer"? Maybe you’ve been lurking in the shadows of some Facebook groups where people toss around $3,000 lenses like candy. Or maybe your web browser has a bajillion tabs open but you're still lost down the camera rabbit home and your brain is slowly turning into one giant spec sheet.

10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Full-Time Photographer

Read this before you quit your day job (or before you burn out trying to do it all)

So, you’re dreaming of becoming a full-time photographer. Maybe you’ve already taken a few paying gigs and are wondering, “Could I really do this full time?” Maybe you’re side hustling hard, balancing shoots with a 9–5, and wondering when it’s time to make the leap.

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