This page is intended to be used as a reference point for those involved in One on One’s & Workshops. It’s a compilation of the products and websites that I commonly refer to during sessions.

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Here are the links I most commonly reference:
The Pioneer Woman’s Photography Basics
I Love Photography: Children’s Portraiture Forum
Digital Photography School

If you’re looking for something I mentioned in one of our sessions, it’s probably one of these things below! My goal isn’t to get you to go out and spend big bucks on equipment, but to get you to buy smart in order to get the best out of what you have. And if you happen to purchase anything through these links, Amazon will show me some love.

This book is a staple in any photographer’s library. I also recommend finding the Magic Lantern Guide for your particular camera. They’re like your camera’s manual, only on steroids and in plain English. I got one for my first DSLR and read it cover to cover multiple times.

Meet the “nifty fifty”. This is the lens that I recommend to anyone who has an interest in portrait photography. I know tons of photographers that began building their portfolio with a consumer level body and this lens. In my opinion, this is the best investment you can make. (And when you start looking into lenses, you’ll realize what a steal it is!)

And with any lens, be sure to grab a $10 filter to protect your glass! Much cheaper to replace a scratched filter than to repair or replace a lens.

When it comes to editing, I recommend starting with the industry standards – for photography, that means the Adobe family of products. But that doesn’t mean you have to sell your car and go buy the Creative Suite! Photoshop Elements is a great solution for learning the basics of editing in a cost effective way. If you’re ready to get a little more serious and make a bigger investment, Lightroom is an invaluable program for photographers.