In today's photographic world where cameras are so innovative and where everyone has some version of photoshop on hand, so many of us are now able to take (or create) amazing photos without much thought or effort. Great! Or is it? I want to caution you in this weeks article about not falling into a routine of comfort. I know many of you reading this have been there....and some of you...

Today's photographic world is flooded with Do-it-yourselfers, like most industries, trying to save themselves a dollar by skipping hiring a professional. And why not? Today camera's are so sophisticated, I believe, you could give a camera to anyone.....regardless of their age.....put it on auto, F22, multi-shot, and just let them go.....Let them take as many shots as they can of any event...

I think anyone that has ever shot a wedding or has been to one for that matter can agree on at least one thing about weddings....they are made up of moments. The defining factor, I believe, and what separates us as professionals from someone who just happens to be holding a camera is what we do with these moments. That being said the philosophy at Schrader Photography is to not wait for...