Dawn's Notes

Tips, behind-the-scenes stuff, and honest advice to help you take better photos — no jargon, just real talk. Grab a coffee and dig in!

Taking Portraits at Night- Astrophotography for Beginners!

Taking Portraits at Night- Astrophotography for Beginners!

By Dawn Jarvis

A recent skill I learned and now love doing is Astrophotography! It’s so fun to get creative at night and add a new dynamic to...

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How to Plan an Adventure Elopement

How to Plan an Adventure Elopement

By Dawn Jarvis

  Whether you’re a couple planning your elopement or a photographer looking to jump in the elopement industry, we’re going to go over the basics...

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How to Market on TikTok as a Photographer

How to Market on TikTok as a Photographer

By Dawn Jarvis

As a photographer, TikTok has quickly become one of my favorite marketing platforms for my photography business! I’ve gotten tons of leads from TikTok because...

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Canon vs Sony Mirrorless Cameras

Canon vs Sony Mirrorless Cameras

By Dawn Jarvis

Canon vs Sony Mirrorless Cameras: Which brand I prefer and why! One of my most asked questions from people that have followed me for a...

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3 Must Do’s For Your Photography Business Finances

3 Must Do’s For Your Photography Business Finances

By Dawn Jarvis

Starting a photography business is not easy, but if you’re a creative soul like me, worrying about your finances makes kickstarting your business so much...

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Backup Your Photos Like a Pro!

Backup Your Photos Like a Pro!

By Dawn Jarvis

The importance of backing up photos Our clients put so much trust in us to capture these moments for them! As photographers, we have so...

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How to Pose High School or College Seniors!

How to Pose High School or College Seniors!

By Dawn Jarvis

How to Pose High School or College Seniors! High school and college seniors may be some of the most difficult subjects to pose! Sometimes, senior...

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Photography Contracts 101

Photography Contracts 101

By Dawn Jarvis

Why you need a photography contract Photography contracts are so important to protect you and your business! It does a great job at outlining legalities...

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How to Plan a Creative Session and why it’s important for your business!

How to Plan a Creative Session and why it’s important for your business!

By Dawn Jarvis

Creative sessions, also commonly known as Styled Sessions, is a great way to get more creative content or have content to market to your dream...

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