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How to Turn a Small Space Into a Profitable Home Photography Studio

Discover how photographers and parents can build a home photography studio in small spaces using natural light and simple, flexible setups.

Home photography studio setup in a small space with natural light.

Making Personalized Valentines!

My kids are too old for this now, but this has been a super fun way to be personalized with your valentines over the years! 1) Take photos I can always help you with that for valentines minis! https://book.usesession.com/s/c3tc94Anqn 2) Order prints from CVS or Walgreens (by the way, I NEVER recommend printing from there othwerwise! haha Watermelon Cute Cards Boys Radical Set Hello Kitty Set 3) Print and have adorable personalized valentines for your kiddos! Hope you lov

What to Expect From a Newborn Session in Christie's Studio

Newborn sessions are slow, calm, and completely baby-led. This session was photographed in my studio using natural light, soft swaddles, and simple props that I provide. You don’t need to bring anything except your baby and a little patience. This was a newborn + posed session , which means we focused on both gently posed newborn images and relaxed family photos. The Studio Experience My studio is designed to feel quiet and comfortable. Natural light keeps everything soft and

Fellow Photographers: The Lights I Use

Hey yall. Have you ever walked into a studio and realized you would have to lift the shadows a ton in post? Or bumped your ISO so high that you worried about grain? I felt the same way last year. I wanted soft, even light without dragging around a huge beauty dish or an 8 foot umbrella diffuser. I kept thinking there had to be a better option. Enter the lantern diffuser. Lantern diffuser in action! I paired it with a battery powered flash that has fully adjustable power. I po