Hillary Grigonis

The speedlight vs strobe is a debate many photographers have. You can use speedlights or strobes in studio photography. And each has its own advantages and disadvantages. So which is the best option for you? That depends on your needs and preferences. Let’s take a look at each of these…

Here are 9 tips to create more natural, relaxed poses for portrait photography. Moving from photojournalism to portrait and wedding photography, “pose” was a four-letter word. In both meanings of the phrase. I wanted real, authentic images. But a hand would be distracting, or an angle unflattering. Torn between authenticity and…

When it comes to freezing the motion on a dark dance floor or getting through dozens of formals during a short cocktail hour, the wedding photography accessories you bring with you matters. The fact that you’ll need a camera and a few lenses is obvious. What’s not so clear, however, are…

Wedding photos are one of the most important memories a couple will ever have. They’ll want to be able to look back on them for years and remember the day perfectly. That’s why it’s so important to make sure they’re edited correctly. Here are 10 fabulous wedding photo editing tips.…

When it comes to wedding photography, lighting is key. You want to make sure that your photos are properly lit so that the bride and groom look their best. Here are 12 tips for the best wedding photography lighting. Wedding Photography Lighting: Natural or Artificial? One of the first questions…

When I tell a stranger that I’m a wedding photographer, I sometimes get that look. You know, the one that says, Oh, you push buttons on a Saturday and have the rest of the week to do nothing? That must be nice. But wedding photography (as most freelance photography) is…

Lighting gear prices can push into the four digits. But a photography reflector is as little as $20. And you can use it to manipulate light for some serious pop. So how do you take a piece of shiny material and turn it into a tool capable of delivering pro-level…

is full of family portrait ideas that can become family photo fails. Trying to re-create a photo by a pro who’s been shooting families for decades is a recipe for disaster. Not to mention unoriginal and a potential legal copyright battle. So here are seven creative family portrait ideas you can…

Nothing quite says beautiful mess like first birthday cake smash photography. But when you decide to go the DIY route, the results tend to be less beautiful and more mess. From shooting my firstborn’s cake smash to his little sister’s, I’ve discovered a few tricks to getting colorful, messy first…