WSU Graduation Session with Bekah! / April 18, 2017 by Timberly Maddox

Bekah was such a joy to collaborate with and between the two of us, I think we were able to capture images that are very meaningful to her. She isn't walking, so while we did make some cap and gown photos, we focused on the images that will help her remember her time as a WSU Cougar.

Image Retouching: What is it and do you need it? / April 10, 2017 by Timberly Maddox

Image retouching is the art of editing professionally processed images to create a more pleasing photo by evening skin tone, eliminating blemishes, whitening teeth, and more. In extreme cases, such as advertising, the proportions of the eyes, lips, waist and hips, and and extremities may be altered to create a "hyper-realistic" image. In this post, we will only cover basic retouching (removing skin flaws, teeth whitening, etc.). While extensive retouching can be desirable, I want all of my images to reflect what you actually look like on your best day - when you are experiencing a breakout, you haven't been drinking teeth staining substances such as coffee or wine, and you got enough sleep the night before your session.

Aspect Ratios and Cropping Your Photos / April 5, 2017 by Timberly Maddox

ou had the most amazing session with your photographer, the images are perfect, and you are trying to decide how you will display them in your home. One thing you need to consider is the aspect ratio of your picture frame, canvas, or artwork print. Before we get too far, let's make sure we are all on the same page. Without getting too technical, aspect ratio refers to the relationship of the length (L) of your image to its width (W) and is expressed as L:W (ratio) or LxW (print size in inches).

3 Photography Tips for Capturing Amazing Images While Hiking or Backpacking / March 17, 2017 by Timberly Maddox

So, your are going into the backcountry and you want to photograph your hike so you can show all your friends how amazing your trip was. What gear do you need, in addition to your DSLR, and how can you protect it while still leaving it easy to get to? I have put together a list of 3 tips to help you plan your next trip.