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Fools spring is here! For those of you in the Midw

Fools spring is here! For those of you in the Midwest, you know what I mean. 😆
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We've had a stretch of beautiful temps and sunshine...but winter will likely peek back around the corner one more time, just to remind us who's boss.
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But I'm a dreamer, so I say let's dream. Here are my 3 favorite things about spring:
1️⃣ Happy hours on patios and grilling with friends (outside and basking in the warmth!)
2️⃣ When the buds come out on the trees and plants. New life, new breath of fresh air.
3️⃣ Endless walks with my dog wherever we choose without the burden of ice and snow.
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On this Friday, I'd love to know your favorite things about spring in the comments.
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Reflection has become a vital part of living prese

Reflection has become a vital part of living present over the past years for me. I use the High Performance Planner from Brendan Burchard that contains daily, weekly and monthly reflection exercises.
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One of my favorite things about reflection is that growth happens so much faster. By asking a few simple questions, I can clearly see what went well, what needs improvement and move ahead accordingly from there.
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When I do photography, I also reflect on the session, the client experience I provided and the final images. By doing so, I can clearly see the very same things and can improve faster.
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I've created a tool for photographers that helps with setting intentions and reflecting and each and every session/wedding. It's called the Photo Reflection Journal and it goes on sale this coming Monday, March 8. I'm SO EXCITED!
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If you're interested in learning more, hit up the link in my bio and I'll send you a reminder when it drops.
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TIPS: Storytelling images through details. . Don't

TIPS: Storytelling images through details.
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Don't forget the details! When I'm doing a storytelling film or photo session, I always overshoot the details & B-roll. Why overshoot?
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Well, in editing together a film, the detail clips make for great context as well as transitions from one scene to the next. I try to shoot more than necessary so I have a variety of options for the final cut.
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The same goes for photos. Ideas include the front of the fridge, a ledge of framed portraits, wide shots of a child's room, any items the family may be using during an activity, etc. Anything of sentimental value is ideal!
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You'll be able to compile a much more complete and moving story with the help of the details.
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Comment with one detail from your life you'd like to photograph!
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TIPS: Storytelling through images: beginning, midd

TIPS: Storytelling through images: beginning, middle, end.
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Anytime you read a fiction book or watch a movie or see a play, they all have one thing in common. They follow a beginning, middle, end timeline.
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When telling a story through photographs, the same thing applies. Moms, let's use the birthday party example.
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(beginning) Take photos of the cake, decor and family before any party-goer's arrive. As guests arrive, take a few shots of your birthday child greeting them.
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(middle) As the party unfolds, take a few photos of each event, such as games, present opening & blowing out the birthday cake.
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(end) As guests leave, it might be fun to get images of the half-eaten cake, the aftermath of many children in one place or the happy, yet tired birthday child with their gifts.
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When putting this together for a photo book, place the images in the order they occurred. Sprinkle detail shots among the people shots. BOOM. You've got yourself the story of the day.
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Stay tuned for more storytelling tips through photographs - tomorrow's is for the pro photographers!
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What upcoming event could you practice this technique?
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TIP: Storytelling images through 'levels'.
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1️⃣ Step back and capture a wide angle view of the scene. This helps establish where the story is taking place, who is involved and gives context for the next shots.
2️⃣ Step forward and get a mid to close-up view of the same scene. This gets viewers into the action and it's easier to see emotion on the faces of people involved.
3️⃣ Move in close. Like really close. These shots are great for details, close ups of faces, hands, items, etc. These shots helps complete the story and transition viewers from wide to mid and back.
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Levels can be used by any photographer, pro or novice, to help tell a story. Moms, use levels to capture a birthday party, which will in turn make for a fantastic photo book!
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Photographers, use levels to capture a scene documentary style. Then, create a blog post or slideshow, placing images in an order that tells the story of your clients.
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How will you try these tips?
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Raise your hand if you struggle with motivation so

Raise your hand if you struggle with motivation sometimes? Guilty over here.
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I’m a huge Brenden Burchard fan and according to him, motivation comes from having ambition & taking action.
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That sounds all fine and dandy, but I'm not always ambitious. He goes on to say ambition is easier to come by when the action has purpose & meaning.
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Right now, I'm working on some personal photography projects and it's been successful to choose a concept that has meaning to me.
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My family has a ton of meaning to me (obviously!) and taking images of them would foster more ambition than say, taking photos of action figures (which doesn't interest me at all, lol!).
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This can go for any creative endeavor in life. If you're interested in learning guitar, you're more likely to have the ambition to take action. See what I'm saying?!
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So what about you? What has meaning and purpose to you?
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