Hampton Roads, Virginia Family Portrait Photography
Serving your clients doesn’t have to be an expense or over the top idea, simple gestures go a long way! The little things do matter-like having a sewing kit available. Let’s have an honest moment for a second, I really don’t know how to sew. I never learned and I have never taken the time...
As a business owner I am always looking for ways to improve and elevate my client experience. I absolutely love my brides and serving them on their wedding day, and I truly want them to have the best experience. Part of that is having the right mindset. During a wedding day, I interact with so...
P.O.W.E.R. Believe it or not, today’s Photog Friday blog idea came from a poster hanging up in a middle school classroom. I was a museum educator and my job was to teach students about history and its connection to the Navy. I know it sounds a little boring, but I actually loved going into...
Outsource. Outsource. Outsource. Over the last several years I felt like I have heard a lot of people talking about outsourcing. And honestly, I ignored every SINGLE one of those conversations, blog posts, or social media tidbits about outsourcing. Outsourcing was such a strange concept to me-I pay someone else to take care of an...
When I was just starting out I took every opportunity to second shoot. There were photographers I loved working with and some I didn’t. There were photographers who shared their wisdom with me and that knowledge became game changers for my business. One of those nuggets of wisdom was back-buttoning focusing. I was second shooting...
“Do you!” I have heard it and see this catch-phrase all over social media and the creative world lately. The phrase is like a hip version of “be yourself”. I think being yourself (and “doing you”) is very important but I’d also like to add to the phrase – do what only you can...
If you are a creative or a visual person, then chances are that you LOVE Instagram! You can just scroll and look at photos of people, their lives, and pretty things! As a wedding photographer, I strive to photograph and post pictures of my couples and wedding related items, but I used to struggle...
Silly faces. The one thing every family portrait photographer (and parent!) dread at a session. You get everyone lined up and tell them to smile and a child starts to make a silly face. ugh! What do you do? Do you say something? Do you get the parents to tell the child to stop? As...
A few months after starting my business I attended a little workshop with Ashlee Proffitt and Shay Cochrane. At that time I was culling and editing in Photoshop. Shay introduced me to program called Photo Mechanic to help me cull more efficiently. Although, at that time, I didn’t have the money to invest in...
This Friday I thought I would start with a very practical and cheap tip. Always carry a clear shower curtain with you! I know that that sounds extremely unusual, but I am serious. I literally have a clear shower curtain in my car right now just in case I need it. I never take the...
Hi! I'm Diana, a premier family portrait photographer serving the Hampton Roads area of Virginia and beyond. I love filling out my Emily Ley planner, organizing, and drinking coffee out of cute mugs. Grab your favorite mug and enjoy the blog!
Diana Gordon Photography is a premier family photographer serving Hampton Roads, Virginia and beyond with their bright and elegant style.
Email: dianagordon.photography@gmail.com