l. The organizational tools in Lightroom help me stay sane, and the masking tools are continually improving with each update. But enough of me singing its praises. Let me SHOW you some of the lesser known features that I adore! Here are 3 Lightroom hacks I bet you didn't know!

Armed with this plus the ever present frustration at the rubbish annual offering provided from the school portrait photographer let’s take matters into our own hands! Here are my top tips for documenting the start of the brand new school year.

Capturing stunning photographs in full sunlight can be both challenging and incredibly rewarding. Whether you're shooting people enjoying a sunny day on the beach or breathtaking sights out in nature, such as flowers and landscapes, the harsh light of the sun presents both opportunities and obstacles. Here are some valuable tips on embracing full sun photography and elevate your photography game under these bright conditions.

In this post get to know photographer, Melissa Ortendahl, and get a special free behind the scenes video on how to make ANY location and ANY lighting work for photos!