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Fall 2026 PPA Workshop: The Outdoor Branding Portrait

On Sunday September 6, 2026, join me in my Westport studio for an immersive, hands-on workshop all about creating beautiful outdoor portraits that don’t require complex lighting setups or elaborate gear. You will learn how to gently guide everyday clients through natural posing that makes them feel comfortable, take those RAW files, cull, and edit efficiently and retouch quickly. You will walk away some practical skills to pull off a polished outdoor photoshoot no matter what time of day.

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10 Reasons You Look Bad in Photos (And How to Fix Them)

We’ve all been there—excited to see a photo of ourselves, only to cringe at the result. You might think, “Do I really look like that?” The truth is, looking bad in photos has little to do with your actual appearance and everything to do with factors like lighting, angles, and expressions. As a professional headshot photographer and someone who is endlessly unphotogenic, I’m here to tell you that it’s not YOU! With just a couple adjustments, you can start looking great in photos. So, here are 10 reasons you might not like the way you look in portraits—and how to fix them…

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Upcoming PPA Workshop: The Complete Portrait Workflow, From Concept to Final Edit

On Sunday May 18, 2025, join me in my Westport studio for an immersive, hands-on workshop designed to give you the tools and confidence to master studio portraiture. Whether you're looking to refine your lighting techniques, improve your client interactions, or enhance your editing workflow, this full-day experience will walk you through every step of the process. If you've ever wanted to create striking, professional portraits with ease, this workshop is for you!

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Studio Photography Equipment that’s Worth the Splurge for Headshots

As someone who essentially refuses to spend money (especially in my business) on superfluous items, choosing equipment with a higher price tag or replacing cheaper equipment with a higher-cost option doesn’t come easily. My Studio has been built with having the bare minimum that gets the job done in mind, but I have found that certain things were worth splurging on…

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