5-4-3-2-1-ACT

5-4-3-2-1-ACT

Such a simple message that could literally change your life! I was recently at Imaging USA, which is the national convention for the Professional Photographer of America. It was held in San Antonio, Texas and lasted about 3 days. The keynote speaker, Mel Robbins, was brilliant and her message was one I will not soon…

Looking for locations.

Looking for locations.

Recently we photographed a family near a bike trail, so we went for a beautiful hike in the pretty green winter grass to find out location. (I love CA winters!) We found this ideal location so here’s a quick video about what I look for and why I chose this spot. #suzettesays: scout your location…

HO-HO-Happy Birthday, Jesus!

HO-HO-Happy Birthday, Jesus!

  Happy Holidays & Merry Christmas! It’s a fun and joyful season to celebrate family and get together, exchange gifts, bless others and spread cheer and goodwill! I personally think it is so great that the biggest, most celebrated holiday of our culture is on Jesus’ birthday! …As it should be! Santa gets a lot…

Feature Product: Metal Ornaments!

Feature Product: Metal Ornaments!

Metal Ornaments, a Bay Photo Product It’s a fabulous gift for clients to give –and you, too! What do we do every year when its time to decorate the Christmas tree? Whether it is a real tree or an artificial, small or huge, we drag out the ol’ box of ornaments and take a walk down…

Feature Product: Yearly Planner!

Feature Product: Yearly Planner!

End of the Year Idea and Bonus for your Best Clients! Its nearing the end of the year and the busy family portrait season—not to mention, gift giving season! Here is one of the most clever portrait products I’ve seen that is Big on impact and value, but small on price! It’s also one you…

#13 Zebras

#13 Zebras

Many photographers use the “blinkies” on their DSLRs to identify areas that are grossly overexposed. It works, but is as distracting as pop up ads on a webpage! Video cameras on the other hand typically utilize subtle diagonal stripes (Zebras) to show you where those areas are. They are much less annoying and accomplish the…

25 reasons why your next camera should be a Lumix Mirrorless!

25 reasons why your next camera should be a Lumix Mirrorless!

By Suzette Allen, Lumix Luminary and Hybrid Pioneer A note for the skeptics: yes, this is for you. Still shooters and Videographers alike. Of the 25 favorite features, 22 apply to “stills only” shooters, 20 apply to “just video” shooters, so at the most, you may see 3-5 features you may feel do not apply to you,…