ANIMAL PHOTO CHALLENGE WINNERS ANNOUNCED Thank you so much for sharing all your sweet pictures of your loving animals. We had such a hard time picking images again this week.  So many sweet animals, images and stor...

Free Notes for Using Brushes & Graduated Filters  Thank you so much for joining us today during our Facebook Live training with Amanda Padgett.  We are so excited to offer these FREE NOTES for using brushes and ...

Creating memories is not an easy task; it requires dedication, talent, and good communication skills. The demand for wedding photographers is higher than ever, but with so many choices on the market, couples can get ...

I love B&W photography especially when it comes to editing landscapes.  It has a timeless feel and I love turning an “okay” color image into a dramatic B&W.  A few things I keep in mind when shooting for a B&...

I do not use a tripod for every single shot but I always bring it along with me.  A tripod tends to take up more room then the rest of my gear, but it is worth its advantages!  If you do not have a tripod yet, I hope...

Today I woke up and was so happy to see my friendly weather girl reporting the temps were soaring to 74 degrees.  My soul did a happy dance.  Maybe spring really is here?!  I opened the windows, turned on the radio, ...

Today, I want to talk to you about your people.  Your tribe.  Your for better or worse.  Your minions. Your cheerleaders.  Your critics.  Your roommates.  You know the people I’m talking about. A home is just a house...

If you live in a home like mine, what I prefer to call well lived in rather than messy, there probably isn’t a shortage of stuff.  The word might even give you an ulcer because maybe you don’t just have stuff, you ha...

According to the calendar, Spring showed up on the 20th of March.  If you are anything like me, just reading those words makes your creative heart nearly explode.  Warmer temperatures! Blooming flowers! Longer days! ...

HOME PHOTO CHALLENGE WINNERS ANNOUNCED Everyone has a favorite picture that takes them back to a place they call home. It can be a person, a place or a certain object that reminds you of that special place. This we...

Having six children, I feel that I have somewhat mastered this area of photography.  Children's photography is not easy. Telling a child how to stand, where to put their hands, which way to look...it is not for the f...

We were headed to Scottsdale and I was debating on whether or not to bring my camera, that felt like a 20-pound carry-on camera bag.  I decided last minute to go ahead and rent the Canon 5D Mark IV and 70-200mm lens ...

Elisa Cogotti Photographer Spotlight Today we are talking with Elisa Cogotti, a very talented newborn photographer, about her work, background and inspiration. 1. Where did your inspiration for photography begin? I'...

GREEN PHOTO CHALLENGE WINNERS ANNOUNCED We thought we'd try a new twist on our photo challenge this week and pick just one color to focus in on! If you're like me, just the thought of green plants sounds so exciting...

Do you ever look back and wonder where the time has gone?  Me too!  It's incredible to look back and see how Pretty Presets has grown over the past 7 years.  This business began out of my own desire to save time whil...

Alice in Wonderland Themed Photoshoot Oh, the joy of playing dress up!  There’s just something about slipping on a costume and pretending to be someone else that holds appeal for all ages.  So it didn’t take much pe...

When did you start your photography business and what inspired you to start? I officially got my business license in October 2015.  Every now and then I would do a photo shoot for fun on shoot and burn basis, but w...

I saw this come up in a conversation in the Pretty Presets Facebook Group the other day.  It isn't the first time I have seen this conversation happen.  So let's address it clearly! Are Lightroom Presets Cheating? Ab...

SELF PORTRAIT PHOTO CHALLENGE WINNERS ANNOUNCED We thought it'd be great to start out 2017 with a SELF PORTRAIT Photo Challenge! We hope you'll take a moment to enjoy these images and the stories behind the self por...

CHRISTMAS TREE WINNERS ANNOUNCED For the past two weeks we've loved seeing your beautiful Christmas tree pictures! As always, it's never easy to pick just a few. Thank you for sharing with us. We're so grateful you t...