
The speedlight vs strobe is a debate many photographers have. You can use speedlights or strobes in studio photography. And each has its own advantages…
By Hillary Grigonis

Here are 9 tips to create more natural, relaxed poses for portrait photography. Moving from photojournalism to portrait and wedding photography, “pose” was a four-letter word.…
By Hillary Grigonis

When it comes to freezing the motion on a dark dance floor or getting through dozens of formals during a short cocktail hour, the wedding photography…
By Hillary Grigonis

Wedding photos are one of the most important memories a couple will ever have. They’ll want to be able to look back on them for…
By Hillary Grigonis

When it comes to wedding photography, lighting is key. You want to make sure that your photos are properly lit so that the bride and…
By Hillary Grigonis

Black and white wedding photography may be devoid of color, but sometimes, taking away the color adds something greater to the image. But isn’t black…
By Hillary Grigonis

When I tell a stranger that I’m a wedding photographer, I sometimes get that look. You know, the one that says, Oh, you push buttons…
By Hillary Grigonis

Lighting gear prices can push into the four digits. But a photography reflector is as little as $20. And you can use it to manipulate…
By Hillary Grigonis

is full of family portrait ideas that can become family photo fails. Trying to re-create a photo by a pro who’s been shooting families for decades…
By Hillary Grigonis

Nothing quite says beautiful mess like first birthday cake smash photography. But when you decide to go the DIY route, the results tend to be…
By Hillary Grigonis