Welcome to the blog!
Here you’ll find creative photography tips, behind-the-scenes stories, and personal reflections from my journey as a Lensbaby artist and visual storyteller. Whether you're here to learn new techniques or explore fresh inspiration, I’m so glad you’re here.
How to Create Bokeh in Photography: A Guide for Beginners
Delve into the world of creative composition and the fascinating shapes that bokeh can take, from soft rounds to out-of-center wonders with lenses like Lensbaby. Learn the art of playing with light, whether it's capturing a subject bathed in sunlight against a darker backdrop or skillfully shooting into the sun during the golden hour.
The Magic of Prism Photography: Tips and Techniques for Creative Images
Discover how prisms can add magic to your photography through light, color, and reflection. This guide shares tips, inspiration, and my creative journey using OMNI filters.
Color and Emotion in Photography: A Visual Language of Feeling
Color is one of the most emotional tools in photography. Here's how I use it to express joy, energy, calm—and everything in between.
Lensbaby Lens Hacks Series Part 3: OMNI Filters and Natural Light
In Part 3 of the Lensbaby Lens Hacks series, we explore how natural light interacts with OMNI Filters throughout the day—from golden hour to blue hour. Learn how to use sunlight, shadows, and subtle shifts in time to create luminous, in-camera effects.
Lensbaby Lens Hacks Series Part 2: OMNI Flare Expansion Pack
In Part 2 of the Lensbaby Lens Hacks series, we dive into the OMNI Flare Expansion Pack—a set of expressive wands designed to catch, bend, and explode light in unexpected ways. Learn what each tool does, how I use them in real shoots, and which wand might become your new favorite.
Lensbaby Hacks Part 1: 3 Easy Ways to Use Your OMNI Filters
Curious about Lensbaby’s OMNI Filters but unsure how to start? In Part 1 of the Lensbaby Lens Hacks series, I share three simple, creative ways to use these tools—whether you prefer handheld play or magnetic precision. Learn how to create light leaks, reflections, and dreamy streaks using intuitive techniques you can build on as your style evolves.
Before OMNI: How a Shard of Green Glass Changed My Photography
A quiet moment with my daughter, a forgotten piece of green glass, and a flash of unexpected light—this was the day I unknowingly stepped into the creative direction that still shapes my photography today.