
Your Photo Bestie
I didn’t learn photography from one perfect course or a neat little roadmap.
I learned it the scrappy way. Piecing together YouTube videos late at night, saving Pinterest posts, reading blog after blog, and testing everything until it finally clicked. My camera spent plenty of time collecting dust between those moments of inspiration, and I remember how overwhelming it felt to want to be better but not know where to start.
That’s exactly why Your Photo Bestie exists.
This is where I share what I wish I had back then. Simple, approachable guidance for using the camera you already own, taking better photos without overthinking it, and actually enjoying the process instead of feeling behind.
It’s also where I talk about what happens after the photos are taken. Printing them. Using them. Letting them live in real life instead of disappearing into a phone or a forgotten folder. I share ideas, tips, and favorite products that help you make the most of your images, both digitally and tangibly, so they become part of your everyday story.
Whether you’re brushing the dust off your DSLR, learning how to use the photos you already have, or just looking for a little encouragement along the way, you’re in the right place.
Welcome. I’m so glad you’re here.
Photo Sixty Seven – Airplanes
On the flight home from Vegas I had the row to myself, don't you love that? So I was able to get my camera gear [...]
Terry Fator
While in Vegas my boss thought we needed a night off so we went to see Terry Fator. The show was fantastic! Terry is a [...]
Vegas
It's Vegas baby! I'm lucky to have a job that sends me to incredible photography conventions. In February I went to Vegas for WPPI, one of [...]
Sunday…
I'm sorting and editing a wedding that I shot yesterday and LOVING what I captured. Can't wait to share! I'll have to admit, it's pretty hard to [...]
Happy Friday
I love the Whitehot Truth blog, great business advice. This post from the other day hit it on nail for me... HAPPY FRIDAY EVERYONE!
Buddy the Dog
While in Pittsburgh I got to meet Buddy the dog, not to be confused with Buddy the elf. He's a Havanese and so darn cute. [...]
Photo Sixty Six – I’m a non-smoker
I smoked for 10 years and honestly loved every minute of it. I know some people quit smoking and claim they never liked it but [...]
My Pittsburgh Family
I graduated back in 2004 from Indiana University of Pennsylvania which is about an hour east of Pittsburgh so most people who went to IUP are [...]
HAPPY BIRTHDAY HEATHER
Happy Birthday Girlfriend! I had a great time celebrating this weekend and I hope you're not as sore as me from all that dancing. I [...]
Photo Sixty Five – Sunday Editing
One thing I love about Sunday is getting to edit all the images that I shot throughout the week and over the weekend. Catching up [...]









