Category Archives: Tips & Tricks

Thanks Two Bright Lights! It’s a True Honor!

I am honored to have won two bright lights Editor’s Choice Award 2 years in a row now!  A great feat when you consider I have only been with them 2 years!   I love this site because it makes submitting my Weddings and (coming soon) Children’s shoots, to blogs, a breeze.  If you are a...

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What happens in Vegas, comes home and improves my business…and makes my head spin! Thanks WPPI!

WOW!!  My mind is truly still reeling from all the knowledge that Jay and I picked up in Vegas at this year’s WPPI.  It was our first time attending this HUGE Photographer’s conference and overwhelmed is an understatement to describe what I am feeling.  We learned so much about so many topics from so many...

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The First Look! What is it? Is it for YOU??

Today, lots of Couples and Photographers are talking about First looks when wedding planning.  So what IS a First look?  And is it right for you?  A first look is when the Bride and Groom opt to see each other before the Ceremony and have that meeting documented by their wedding photographer.  There are several...

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Norfolk Virginia Mentoring Sessions

I have lots of people ask me questions about how to use their camera’s better and I am always happy to help.  Sometimes, when I have some extra time, I offer up my kid models and invite people to bring theirs and I give some pointers and tips on how to take better photos of...

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Don’t forget to feed the Bride!

Leigh Skaggs Wedding Photographer Virginia Beach Va.  The wedding day is  very hectic.  The Bride has so many things to think about.  She is juggling all the last-minute details.   Her mind is racing and she is trying to make sure that all of things she has been working on for the past year are going to run smoothly.  One thing...

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