Creating a Black Background Horse Portrait with Barn Doors – Pittsburgh Equine Photography

Each month, Heather Lahtinen with Weddings by Heather and the Flourish Academy organizes a camera club meetup for local photographers throughout the Pittsburgh area. June’s meetup was a horse-centric gathering at my fiend Jackie’s home and barn.  With no definite direction outside of photographing the horses, Jackie and I planned to show the other photographers how to Read More

Beatrice the Bulldog – Pittsburgh Pet Photography

If Beatrice the bulldog sounds familiar, perhaps that’s because you’re following her on her Instagram, @beatrice_the_bulldog.  (By the way, if you’re not, you  totally need to start! Her puppy prom date shots with fellow ‘burgh bulldog, Rito, and her teefy grins are enough to warrant hitting that follow button! Go ahead…I’ll wait here while you Read More

Good, Fast, and Cheap: There’s No Such Thing in Photography

There’s a truth behind the saying, “Cheap work isn’t good and good work isn’t cheap.” It’s practically the foundation of the Iron Triangle or the Project Management Triangle that essentially says you can pick two between good, fast, or cheap, but you can’t have all three. Where do your priorities fall when booking your photographer? Read More

Former Biggies Bullies Rescue Walter’s North Shore Session – Pittsburgh Dog Photography

Walter’s parents Abby and Travis describe him as “an 80-pound lap dog, part potato” who loves to sleep.  Check out his Instagram  and you’ll also see hundreds of snapshots of exactly what they mean: “He’s smart and silly. He’s handsome and full of slobber. He’s the best boy and we love watching him grow and Read More