Travel

Travel session pricing isn’t as simple as adding a plane ticket to your regular shoot rate. If you’re offering destination work, it’s important to understand all the pieces that make up the full cost. Travel sessions can be incredible, but if your pricing isn’t dialed in, they can leave you overworked and underpaid. Hi, I’m […]

There’s just something magical about senior pictures in Charleston, South Carolina. The combination of cobblestone streets, historic homes, beach sunsets, and Spanish moss-draped oaks makes for beautiful galleries!  It was the perfect setting for our recent destination senior session with Emmah, (who turned 17 the week of the trip!) We packed up our gear, brought […]

Charleston’s Golden Light and a Senior Adventure to Remember June in Charleston has a way of slowing time. The air feels thick with sunshine, the streets hum with life, and everything—the food, the flowers, the laughter—feels a little extra golden. We flew from Williston, North Dakota, chasing that southern light that makes every frame shimmer. […]

Senior year is a once-in-a-lifetime milestone, and it deserves to be celebrated in an unforgettable way. For many seniors, that means going beyond their hometown with a travel photoshoot—exploring a dream destination with their family before heading off to college, a career, or wherever life is leading. A travel session isn’t just about gorgeous photos; […]

Off-season travel sessions are a fresh way to keep your work creative and exciting. When you plan shoots during slower months, you skip the crowds and get quiet, beautiful spaces all to yourself. There’s a special kind of magic that comes with winter light, empty landscapes, and cooler air. It opens up new ways to […]

As a photographer, planning your travel calendar is more than just picking dates and booking flights. It starts with a dream. You imagine the places you want to go, the clients you want to serve, and the moments you want to capture. Planning your travel calendar as a photographer helps you stay focused, excited, and […]

Planning a travel session in the fall is one of the most rewarding parts of being a photographer, but it also comes with its own set of challenges. From unpredictable weather to shifting foliage and tight travel timelines, there’s a lot to manage behind the scenes. This guide will help you navigate each piece with […]

A destination shoot can be one of the most exciting parts of being a photographer. Whether you’re flying across the country or heading out on a road trip, packing smart is key to making it a success. When you pack with care, you stay focused, ready, and less stressed. You’re also less likely to forget […]

If you live in North Dakota (or anywhere far north in the US), you know that winter can feel endless. That’s exactly why my family and I pack our bags and head to Cape Coral, Florida, as often as possible. It’s become our happy place, and a warm escape from frigid temps, frozen driveways, and […]

If you’ve followed along for a while, you already know Glacier National Park holds a special place in my heart. It’s not just where we spend part of our summer as a family—it’s also one of my favorite places to photograph seniors. There’s just something about the scale of the mountains, the crystal water of […]