I get asked this question, or a version of it, at least once a week. And the simple answer is YES!!! Anyone, and I mean ANYone can become a Professional Photo Editor. What Skills Does a Professional Photo Editor Need? Many times, when people hear that I am a photo editor they envision me doing […]

I am giving away my Lightroom Ring Brush, that I use everyday as a private photo editor. It makes all of the Ring Shots I edit, sparkle and shine! I want to share this brush with all of you as a way of saying thank you! And because it’s just so fun to share. Download […]

In my 7 years as a professional photo editor, I have edited almost 2000 weddings. That equates to hundreds of Ring Shots!!! And even after all of this time, Ring Shots are still one of my favorite things to edit. There is just something so symbolic and beautiful about the bride’s ring. And because photographers […]

Now, more than ever, people are looking for ways to work from home. Folks dream of escaping the daily 9-5 grind and becoming their own boss. But they end up stuck where they are because they are unsure what opportunities are out there.  Is there something people can do from home, without having to go […]

I had the privilege of collaborating with Rebecca Rice recently. She is an amazing Family Portrait photographer and educator in Nashville, Tennessee. She is also one of my clients. When she came to me and asked if I would create a preset pack for her that would pair perfectly with the different seasons, I could […]

Did you know that you can customize the order of the panels within the Develop Module in Lightroom’s interface?! And it is so quick and easy to do! You can even hide panels you never use, to keep your working space clean and organized. I personally, customize the panels, in the order in which I […]

I recently had the privilege of being interviewed for one of my client’s podcasts! Her name is Quianna Marie and we have been working together for about 5 years. She has a podcast that you do not want to miss, QUIANNA MARIE WEEKLY! She educates photographers, from all over the world, on how they can […]

Are you a photographer? Have to come to the point in your career where you know it is time to outsource your photo editing? But now what? What should you look for when hiring a private photo editor? Let’s talk about that in this blog post. 7 Things to Look For CROPPING AND STRAIGHTENING: Look […]

There are so many reasons I believe photographers should outsource their editing. It’s hard for me to narrow it down to just a few. But for the sake of brevity, I will try. But first this caveat. I do not write this post for self-serving purposes. I am not looking for clients. My client list […]

What is The Difference Between Lightroom Profiles & Presets? If you have been in the photo industry for 10 minutes, then you have heard about Lightroom Presets. But you might not have heard of Lightroom Profiles? Those haven’t been around as long. And many photographers and editors have not heard of them or ever tried […]