10+ Unconventional Things I Bring When Photographing a Wedding
taylormadephotokc
September 29, 2023
You can never have too many backup plans for the things that inevitably go awry.
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An Artsy Proposal Deserves an Artsy Engagement Session
taylormadephotokc
March 6, 2023
As soon as I started talking to Emma and Andrew as they were looking for a wedding photographer, I immediately knew they were ‘artsy.’…
Christmas Tree Farm Mini Photo Sessions
taylormadephotokc
November 8, 2022
I’m going to be honest…every year I have a moment of hesitation when I head out to do Christmas Minis. This is undoubtably because at…
Why I Don’t Niche Down, Despite Popular Advice
taylormadephotokc
September 27, 2022
Anyone involved in social media marketing/planning/strategy right now will tell you that whatever your content area is, you need to niche…
How to Make Extended Family Photos Go Smoothly
taylormadephotokc
September 23, 2022
Let’s say there’s an occasion to get the whole family together – a wedding, a significant anniversary, a big birthday, a family reunion -…
The Most Beautiful Indiana Wedding
taylormadephotokc
August 27, 2022
Last year, I got an email inquiry about a wedding in Indiana that basically said, ‘I love your photos, I have no idea where you are…
Tips for a Stress-Free Newborn Photo Session
taylormadephotokc
July 14, 2022
A newborn session by its nature happens at a super chaotic point in your life. Whether you gave birth, adopted a newborn, or made the…
When You Write Your First Novel and Have a Release/Signing Party
taylormadephotokc
July 10, 2022
My client’s email to me after receiving her gallery of her Novel Release Party: “Consider hiring a photographer for the event.” -some…
3 Summer Days to Spend in Wichita With a Kiddo – In the Best Way!
taylormadephotokc
July 5, 2022
*Upfront: NOTHING in this post is sponsored. I’m not cool enough to get affiliate links or commission or whatever. If you click the…
Family Photos When It’s HOTTER THAN HADES
taylormadephotokc
June 25, 2022
I know that family photos in June, July, and August are not as popular as some of the other milder months. And that’s totally…
Is Your Photographer Cool Doing These Things? Find Out Before You Book Them.
taylormadephotokc
June 13, 2022
As photographers, we are small business owners and service providers. And as such, we very much want to make our clients happy by doing…
Non-Wall Print Ways to Display Photos
taylormadephotokc
June 12, 2022
As a photographer, it is super important to me that you put your photos in some form of a print product to get the photos off your phone,…
Unique Photo Sessions You’ll Love
taylormadephotokc
June 11, 2022
I get it. Not everyone is into photos. And as important as they might be to you, it can be hard to get everyone on board. So instead of…
My 4th Business Birthday
taylormadephotokc
June 7, 2022
Four years ago today, I had my first paid photo session. I was SO nervous. I had watched all kinds of photography videos. Looked up tips,…
How to Prepare for a Newborn Session
taylormadephotokc
April 17, 2022
Newborn sessions can be really stressful at a time when you are already feeling tired and stressed and overwhelmed. But they shouldn’t…
Why You’ll Regret Not Doing Maternity Photos
taylormadephotokc
April 16, 2022
Full disclosure upfront: I have been and will only be pregnant once, I did not do maternity photos, and I truly regret it. So here’s a…
The Best First Look. Fight Me.
taylormadephotokc
March 25, 2022
This is the best first look in the history of weddings. It just is. But the rest of the wedding was pretty cool, too. I just can’t get…
A Dreamy Desert Session
taylormadephotokc
March 23, 2022
If you’ve followed TMPKC for any amount of time, you know Arizona is one of my favorite places to travel to, and whenever I get to go, I…