Consistency is the key to everything. Want to lose weight? You need to be consistent with your workout routine and eating habits. Working out once every 2 months isn’t going to help you reach your goal. And parenting-whew, don’t even get me started – sleeping routines, eating routines, discipline, etc. It is all about being...
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As a business owner you really need to be intentional with your time. All of us have 24 hours in a day (yes, even Beyoncé), and sometimes that’s still not enough. Being intentional with my time is a true struggle for me. I do work and I am a mom so my time is extremely...
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I am diving in deep about a technical problem today- chromatic aberration. Chromatic aberration or color fringing is an optical problem caused by a lens’ ability to focus and bring together all the wavelengths of color on the same focal point. Sounds super confusing, but in a nutshell it means that when you photograph a...
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Do you want more time? Do you want to be more productive? Do you wish you could do more things that you love? I have a REALLY easy solution for you, turn your social media notifications OFF. I love social media, I love looking at my Instagram feed or seeing pictures of family members on...
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Last week I shared about a really simple solution to save you time and to be more productive. This week I am sharing another way you can save your time and be productive with your media accounts. Schedule your social media posts! After I publish a blog post, I schedule it to be shared across...
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A natural reflector is a tool (usually a building, or sidewalk) that will that will naturally reflect the sunlight for you. Traditionally, reflectors are big screens that have white, silver or even a gold backgrounds that can be used to reflect and direct light onto a particular spot. I personally don’t really use my reflector...
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It’s a wedding day! You enter the bridal suite, say hello to your beautiful bride and her bridesmaids, and start with detail shots. Next, you move on to shooting the wedding gown, but the question is, where do you hang it? And is there a place to hang it with good light? You might have...
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The big debate-light vs. background! Whether you are a professional or amateur photographer, you have an opinion of which is more important light or a background. I always watch when people are taking pictures on their cell phones. (I just can’t help myself!) And every so often, I would hear, “move over, I don’t like...
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Last week I started a new blog series, Photog Friday, where I get to share behind the scenes tips and tricks. This week I am sharing another simple, cheap, but effective tip-bring your own hanger. I have been to so many weddings where the bride did not have a personalized hanger for her wedding gown....
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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!
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Diana Gordon Photography
Diana Gordon Photography is a premier family photographer serving Hampton Roads, Virginia and beyond with their bright and elegant style.
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