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How do I manage photo storage on my phone?

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How do I manage photo storage on my phone?   As we continue taking photos on our phones and upgrading to devices that can store more and more photos, we’re left with major photo storage problems. At the time I’m writing this, my iPhone is housing 22,506 photos and 1,848 videos. 🙃😵‍💫🫣   This ...
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Where should I print my photos?

Design, seasonal shoots
One question I'm often asked is, “Where should I print my photos?”   Great question! In this blog post, I’ll outline a few of my favorite print shops and what type of prints I like from each spot.   Nebraska Camera If you’re local to Kearney, Nebraska, Nebraska Camera is a must! This business is ...

4 (new) Seasons with the Hauxwells

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4 (new) Seasons with the Hauxwells Savannah and Brendon Hauxwell have been involved in production agriculture since the day they were born. The couple was given a 4 Seasons package as a wedding gift, something they took full advantage of as we documented their first year of marriage.   “Both of our families ...

Growing Season with the Wilkens

Branding, seasonal shoots
Growing Season with the Wilkens How It Started You know those people you meet and you just click? That’s what it was like meeting Kylee and her family of cowboys and little cowgirl. I first met Kylee and her family during a multi-generational family session in the fall of 2020. You know how ...

Nostalgia at the Sale Barn-4 Seasons with the Ruggles

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I first met Kelcy in January 2022, when she reached out about a 4 Seasons Shoot, beginning with photographing her family’s bull sale.  Kelcy and Jeff Ruggles first met at the sale barn. “I was working (my first day) in the office and Jeff helped out back on sale days.  One of ...

Better Beef Photos: 3 Tips for Food Photography

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You’ve attempted your own beef product shots, but something just isn’t right. That juicy, perfectly cooked medium rare steak oozing with flavor looks dull and boring in your photos. I’ve put together three tips for food photography, specifically for beef photos, that just may help!  1. Choose your location  I have a ...

Family Farm Lifestyle Photography with the Kramers

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Meeting the Kramers Last March, I received an inquiry form Kellie Kramer for “a photographer who would come capture some memories of newborn life/calving season on our farm in NW Kansas.” I was overjoyed at the opportunity and knew this type of session would be right up my alley. Once Rawlins was ...

Is time management a real thing?

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“How’s it going?” “Good, just busy!” Raise your hand if you’ve had a conversation like that in the last week.   I can’t say I have time management nailed down 100% of the time, but I have learned a few hacks to help me get the most out of my free time.   1. Be realistic ...

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