Busy backgrounds can completely distract from an otherwise strong portrait, and most photographers either over-edit or give up too soon. In this Photoshop tutorial for beginner and intermediate photographers, I’ll show you a fast, repeatable way to clean up messy backgrounds using simple tools like Select Subject, Modify, Expand, Delete…

The Godox iT32 mini flash looks small, but its modular design completely changes how you use on-camera and off-camera flash. Most speedlights lock you into one setup. This one separates into a magnetic trigger and flash head, letting you move from hot shoe to light stand in seconds. If you’ve…

If you’re looking for a powerful yet portable studio flash, the Godox AD300Pro II might be exactly what you need, but most photographers barely scratch the surface of what it can actually do. This 300 watt battery-powered strobe sits perfectly between the AD200 and larger units like the AD400 or…

This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my disclosure policy. Groceries are expensive right now, so I’ve been leaning hard on the cheap staples. This melting cabbage with a garlicky cream sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan is easy, budget friendly,…

A collection of salad recipes that are fresh, flavorful, and on constant rotation in my kitchen! From hearty dinner salads to light, bright lunches. I LOVE a good salad. I get asked to bring salads to so many hangouts and holiday gatherings, and I am 100% happy about it every…

In this Photoshop editing tutorial, I take you behind the scenes of an Ophelia-inspired portrait edit featuring model Skye Medusa, showing exactly how I rebuilt atmosphere when real-world conditions did not cooperate. You will see how to clean up small distractions, remove specular highlights, and realistically add smoke back into…

This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my disclosure policy. I planned dinner, so you don’t have to! This weekly meal plan includes easy dinners plus a free shopping list! If you want to check out the rest of my…

This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my disclosure policy. This Irish chicken is my cozy mashup of pub vibes and weeknight reality. Seared chicken thighs baked over bacon, cabbage, and potatoes, then I add a splash of Irish whiskey…

Arizona is home to three national parks and some of the most breathtaking rock formations in North America. The 48th state is also steeped in the history of the Old West. What better way to explore than by taking a road trip in Arizona? If you’ve been thinking about visiting…

In this Photoshop tutorial for photographers, I’m going to show you how to add subtle but powerful dodge and burn to black and white images to bring back depth, contrast, and drama after conversion. If you’ve ever turned a colour photo into black and white and felt disappointed by how…