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In today's world, tipping has become an interesting subject. Things you normally didn’t tip for before, are now asking for tips. I won’t be surprised when you park your car on the street and the app asks for a tip when you pay for an hour. 😂 Not to mention, the standard tip amount has gone up quite a bit. I don’t remember the last time I saw a suggested tip of 10-15%. Now the minimum suggested amount is at least 18% and generally 20%. However, in the realm of weddings, birthdays, engagements, or any other event, hiring a photographer or videographer is often an essential part of capturing those moments. These professionals work tirelessly to ensure that your memories are...

Just got Engaged and starting to Plan your Engagement Photoshoot? Here are 10 tips to help you have a successful and exciting engagement shoot!

Mountain Romance Nestled amidst the rolling hills and lush forests of Pennsylvania, Sadie and Val’s wedding was a breathtaking celebration of love. Sadie and Val chose to exchange vows on a beautiful Saturday afternoon at Church. Perched in a small valley, the church offered panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. In addition, many lakes, a pine forest, and other beautiful sceneries offered more than enough for some magical wedding photos. Reception After the ceremony, we moved to the beautiful venue: The View in Osceola Mills, PA. An incredible renovated barn and venue with expanding views of the hills. Beautifully decorated, the venue offered an open atmosphere, spacious dancing room and an epic spiral staircase imported from England. The...

What are Photoshop Actions, how do you use them, how do you install them, how do you create them? These are all the questions we are going to answer in this BLOG. Plus, at the end of this BLOG there will be a link with a FREE PS Action Download for sharpening your images!  If you prefer video, here is the video that goes along with this BLOG: What is a Photoshop Action? First thing to understand is what a Photoshop Action is. It is quite simple: It is a set of steps that have been recorded in photoshop and then saved. This way you can "play" back those steps on other files without actually doing the steps yourself. For example,...

One of the biggest questions I get is, "How can I get sharper images?" and even "How can I fix my blurry images?" Especially when it comes to Instagram photos. I don't know how many people ask me how I get my photos on Instagram to be so sharp!  But Instagram is not the only place that counts. Having crisp, sharp images can really make the difference between a "good" photo and a "GREAT" photo.  So how do you get sharper photos?  If you prefer video, click below! Otherwise, keep reading below 😃 Plus FREE download at end of BLOG!  Open your image in Photoshop. With the background layer selected, hit command/control + J twice. This will make two copies of your background...