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# Golden Door Photography

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- [Wedding Tip Wednesday: Planning a Wedding That is True to You](https://goldendoorphoto.com/wedding-tip-wednesday-true-to-you/) - Today you're getting way more than a tip! You're getting... A FREE 10 page guide!! Sign up below to learn how to deal with naysayers while planning a wedding that's true to you. Then read on to find out more about why I made it and what's inside! Are people fighting you on your wedding vision?Get the free guide to
- [2024 Fall Family Portrait Mini Sessions](https://goldendoorphoto.com/2024-mini-sessions/) - 2024 Mini Sessions are now available. With two October and two November dates, there's something for everyone this year! Get your family portraits done the quick and easy way.
- [Getting Married at Peirce Farm at Witch Hill](https://goldendoorphoto.com/peirce-farm-at-witch-hill/) - What is it like to get married at Peirce Farm at Witch Hill? Here is a list of the pros and cons (plus a ton of sample photos) from a wedding photographer.
- [How to Create Your Wedding Family Portrait List (+ a Sample List)](https://goldendoorphoto.com/family-portrait-list/) - Here are tips and samples to help create a list of family portraits for your wedding.
- [How to Include Important People in your Wedding When You Don’t Have a Wedding Party](https://goldendoorphoto.com/no-wedding-party-ideas/) - Don’t want a wedding party? Here are some other creative ways to honor your closest people on your wedding day.
- [Should you have an engagement photo session?](https://goldendoorphoto.com/should-you-have-an-engagement-session/) - A wedding photographer’s secret weapon for a smooth flow on your wedding day - engagement sessions - are a fun, laid back way for us to get to know each other. There are a bunch of other benefits too…
- [2022 Fall Foliage and Holiday Mini Sessions](https://goldendoorphoto.com/2022-fall-mini-sessions/) - It's that time of year again... Mini sessions bookings are open for fall and winter of 2022.
- [Kathleen + Andrew's Spring Commonwealth Cambridge Wedding](https://goldendoorphoto.com/commonwealth-cambridge-wedding/) - A smallish, nontraditional spring wedding at Commonwealth Restaurant in Cambridge, MA with great food and a wild dance floor.
- [Top 5 Tips for a Stress-Free Wedding Day](https://goldendoorphoto.com/stress-free-wedding-day/) - The big day is almost here! You've been planning it for months. You've nailed down the guest list, the vendors, and the do not play list. (Gonna pass on the Chicken Dance for this one...) The wedding day of your dreams is in within your grasp. Here are a couple of my best tips to keep it
- [Tiffany + Rob's Intimate Garden Wedding in the Berkshires](https://goldendoorphoto.com/teamtribble/) - You may remember Tiffany and Rob (aka #teamtribble) from their lilac-filled engagement session at the Arnold Arboretum last month. (They are the sweet couple that kept me laughing for 90 minutes straight!) A few days ago, these two were married on a beautiful, sunny summer day at the Berkshire Botanical Garden. It was not-quite-an-elopement, but
- [Making Friends on the Internet](https://goldendoorphoto.com/internet-friends/) - I used to be pretty uncomfortable about meeting people on the internet. Especially when it came to seeing them IRL. I think it was a big part of the culture I grew up in, when the internet was fresh and exciting, but a little terrifying. These days though, I meet the most amazing people online. People
- [KellyAnne & Duke's Navy & White Hawthorne Hotel Wedding in Salem, MA](https://goldendoorphoto.com/kelly-duke-married/) - KellyAnne & Duke were married on Sunday, September 1st at the Hawthorne Hotel in Salem, MA. At first, they weren't sure if they wanted a big wedding celebration. But selfishly, I'm so glad they decided to have one, since it allowed me to deepen my friendship with this amazing duo.
- [Emily & João's Intimate Family-Only Belmont Town Hall Elopement](https://goldendoorphoto.com/emily-joão-married/) - After seven years of love and world travel, Emily & João were married at Belmont Town Hall last week. I was touched by all the classic details and emotion that came through in this simple, but elegant wedding celebration.
- [5 Unique Wedding Venue Ideas in New England](https://goldendoorphoto.com/5-unique-wedding-venue-ideas-new-england/) - Boston has a huge number of incredible wedding venues, but opting out of the more traditional locations can give you a chance to save money and have a wedding that's all the more YOU! If you're ready to wed outside the box, check out these five non-traditional wedding venue ideas around Boston and New England.
- [Jesse & Julie's Engagement at Governor Ames Estate Community Park in North Easton](https://goldendoorphoto.com/jesse-julie-engaged/) - The magic of connecting with a magical connection in a gorgeous old park in Easton, MA.
- [Baby Charlotte's In Home Newborn Session](https://goldendoorphoto.com/baby-charlotte/) - It just makes sense that my first shoot back after my maternity-leave-turned-quarantine was a teeny little newborn girl. She was smaller than Winnie had ever been, and oh so sweet. It pulled at my heart, watching these new parents care for their tiny babe in those earliest of days. I wanted to let everything I
- [2021 Fall Foliage & Holiday Mini Sessions](https://goldendoorphoto.com/book-a-mini/) - This year, Golden Door Photography is providing two unique options for fall mini sessions. It starts with colorful fall foliage sessions at a park in Medford in early October. Then, in November, we'll return to Holiday Tree Farm for some festive evergreen-filled photo shoots. Fall Foliage Sessions: Thursday, October 7th & Friday, October 8th Sign
- [Amy & Pat's Downtown Boston Sunset Engagement](https://goldendoorphoto.com/amy-pat-engaged/)
- [Nautical Extended Family Session in Cohasset, MA + an Announcement](https://goldendoorphoto.com/nautical-extended-family-session-in-cohasset-ma-an-announcement/) - If you follow my social media, you may know that I started shooting more film over quarantine. My daughter was born less than two weeks before lockdown, so my life was already in the process of being massively transformed when suddenly the world changed too. I wanted to be intentional in capturing it and I
- [Brittany + Maggie's Mini Mass MoCA Wedding in North Adams, MA](https://goldendoorphoto.com/brittany-maggie-mini-mass-moca-wedding/) - Brittany and Maggie live right outside of Boston, just like me. However, they decided to have an intimate wedding a few hours west of the city at a museum in the Berkshires. Mass MoCA is meaningful to their story because it's the place where they first told each other "I love you." The museum is
- [Megan + Elise's No Waste Purgatory Chasm Elopement + Backyard Wedding Party](https://goldendoorphoto.com/megan-elise-backyard-wedding/) - After a private elopement in the forest where they had their first date, Elise & Megan had an inclusive, two part, no-waste backyard wedding.
- [Josh & Kelley's Late Summer Nut Island Mini Wedding](https://goldendoorphoto.com/josh-kelley-married/) - Kelley + Josh were married in a small wedding in a field overlooking the ocean on Nut Island near their home in Quincy, MA.
- [2019: Year in Review](https://goldendoorphoto.com/2019-year-in-review/) - 2019 was a big one. A good one. A transformational one. Here's the recap.
- [Olivia & Philip's Teeny Tiny Woodsy Lake Winnipesaukee Wedding](https://goldendoorphoto.com/olivia-philip-married/) - Olivia & Philip flew out from their home in the Bay Area to have an intimate family-only wedding at a wooded cabin beside Lake Winnipesaukee.
- [Finding the Key: A Spiritual Moment at Imperfect Boss Camp](https://goldendoorphoto.com/personal-finding-the-key/) - This is a picture of me right before I absolutely lost my shit at Imperfect Boss Camp. (Scroll down to see pictures of me right after I absolutely lost my shit at Imperfect Boss Camp.) I hesitate to tell this story because it’s deeply personal and deeply vulnerable. I also hesitate because, well… I know
- [2018: Year in Review](https://goldendoorphoto.com/year-in-review/) - I was inspired by Wandering Aimfully to share a recap of 2018 with you. They have a simple framework of just four questions, but once I got started, I just couldn't stop! It has been a massive year for me personally and professionally and after writing it all out, it was kind of delightful to remember
- [Kristin + Spencer's Romantic New Hampshire Wedding at the Marlborough House](https://goldendoorphoto.com/kristin-spencer-wedding/) - Kristin and Spencer both knew within a week that they had met "the one." They each went home and told their families that they had just met the person they were going to marry. And this Saturday, they did. Despite their certainty, the path wasn't easy. As Kristin's friend, sponsor, and makeup artist put it,
- [Tiffany + Rob's Lovely Lilac Engagement at the Arnold Arboretum](https://goldendoorphoto.com/tiffany-rob-arnold-arboretum/) - I met Tiffany and Rob in the Arnold Arboretum last week, right after Lilac Sunday. The lilac trees were blooming in a mix of soft and vibrant purples, perfectly matched by Tiffany's vibrant purple hair. The Arboretum is broad and beautiful, so we explored it together. We wandered off the path and up a steep
- [Elegant Tented Coastal Wedding at Misselwood at Endicott College](https://goldendoorphoto.com/elegant-tented-coastal-wedding-at-misselwood-at-endicott-college/) - I'm making my way through a backlog of the weddings I second shot over the past year. This particular favorite has been sitting in my drafts folder since last August, and I finally decided that it's time to share it with you. I loved this delightfully hilarious couple who got married at one of my all time favorite New England wedding venues. (Think stately manor house meets ocean front views.)
- [Sarah & Craig's Waterfront Dancefest Wedding at the Glastonbury Boathouse in Connecticut](https://goldendoorphoto.com/sarah-craig-married/) - Sarah & Craig were committed to planning a wedding that was unapologetically infused with everything that is important to them. That meant an unstuffy, collaborative ceremony, delicious (gluten-free) food, all the people they love, and dancing the night away to a killer brass band. The gorgeous riverside setting didn't hurt either!
- [Molly & Sean's "Casual, Comfortable, and Classy" Barbecue and Dance Party Wedding at the Somerville Armory](https://goldendoorphoto.com/molly-sean-married/) - Molly and Sean set out to plan a wedding that felt "casual, comfortable, and classy." There wasn't any fancy rented china. There was no band, no expensive princess dress. But what they did have is a rock solid relationship, a group of awesome guests, good eats, and great tunes to dance to. And all of those things (the important things) came together into one hell of a day!
- [Jana + Bryan's Garden Party Wedding at the Mass Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary in Belmont](https://goldendoorphoto.com/jana-and-bryan/) - Jana and Bryan thought very carefully about how they wanted their wedding day to feel. It was a lush, intimate, flower-filled, garden wedding. But the most important description, they decided, was "joyful." It was a scorcher of a June day at the Mass Audubon Habitat in Belmont. While some of us may have wilted slightly
- [Wedding Tip Wednesday: Outsource your Anxiety with Rebeca from Maven Macaw Events](https://goldendoorphoto.com/wedding-tip-maven-macaw/) - Do you need a wedding planner? What about a day-of coordinator? Did you even know there was a difference? This week, I'm continuing the #weddingtipwednesday interview series with Rebeca Oliveira of Maven Macaw Events. Beca is an incredible wedding planner with amazing style, a big, beautiful personality, and a unique perspective. In her words, her goal is
- [Mollie & Bjørnar's Nerdy Swing Dancing Restaurant Wedding at Les Zygomates](https://goldendoorphoto.com/mollie-bjornar-wedding/) - These two self-professed nerds celebrated their love on a rainy Saturday in Boston. The intimate ceremony was held in the Jamaica Pond bandstand. The nerdy touches were everywhere, from the mobius strip rings, to the reluctant canine flower girl, who happens to be named after a certain teenage vampire slayer. But the icing on the slightly-geeky cake
- [Cape Cod Nautical Rehearsal Dinner at Shining Tides with Custom Lobster Details](https://goldendoorphoto.com/nautical-rehearsal-dinner/) - Last weekend, I got to photograph a beautiful rehearsal dinner. The mother of the groom put together such a special and unique event at Shining Tides in Mattapoisett. I absolutely loved this stunning location and all the custom lobster-themed and nautical details!
- [Romantic Seaside Engagement Session at the Coolidge Reservation](https://goldendoorphoto.com/aleshoot/) - Of all the kinds of photography I do, I think engagement shoots might be my favorite. It's funny, because I generally don't care much for cheesy or pose-y and engagement shoots tend to be the cheesiest, posiest pictures of all. But then something magical happens. They're staring into each other's eyes and she's coaxing him to
- [Local Tips: Where to Eat in Boston](https://goldendoorphoto.com/where-to-eat-in-boston/) - You may know that I love food. Especially cheese. You may not know that I once tried to eat my way through the Best of Boston list of the 50 best restaurants within one year. (Spoiler alert: I didn't finish.) So when a bride asked me for Boston dining recommendations recently, I was all over it. In fact,
- [A Winter Wonderland Engagement at Greenwood Tree Farm](https://goldendoorphoto.com/engagement-shoot-greenwood-tree-farm-billerica-ma/) - Last December, I spent the afternoon with Mike & MP on a Christmas Tree Farm in Billerica, MA. It was a beautiful day, with snow dusting the rows of baby Christmas trees and the setting sun bringing a glow to the the lake and barn buildings. Mike & MP met at a college football game,
- [Meghan & Jacob's Fall Foliage Mostly-Masked Wedding at the Warren Conference Center in Ashland, MA](https://goldendoorphoto.com/meghan-jacob/) - Last weekend, Meghan and Jacob began a new adventure together! They were married on a perfect fall day at the Warren Conference Center in Ashland, MA.
- [Paulina + Jared's Jamaica Plain Backyard Mini Wedding](https://goldendoorphoto.com/paulina-jared/) - Mini weddings continue to be pure magic. I can't quite explain it, but they're powerful and moving. They cut right to the heart of something. On Sunday, Paulina and Jared were married in a tiny ceremony in the courtyard of Paulina's parents' home Jamaica Plain. There were only four chairs, one for each of their
- [Charlotte & Kyle's Romantic Methodist Church Micro Wedding in East Bridgewater](https://goldendoorphoto.com/charlotte-kyle-east-bridgewater-micro-wedding/) - Charlotte and Kyle never had to change their wedding plans. This wasn't a case of cutting down the guest list or rejiggering expectations. When Kyle proposed to Charlotte in the Arnold Arboretum this May, they sat down together. They looked out at the crazy world and decided that nothing was certain, that they loved each
- [2020 Fall Foliage Mini Sessions](https://goldendoorphoto.com/2020-fall-foliage-mini-sessions/) - September 26th & October 17, 2020 Sign up for one of two dates for a beautiful fall foliage mini session in the Middlesex Fells Reservation. These sessions are quick and fun, perfect for kiddos with short attention spans. Couples and families, snag your spot to get the perfect photo for your holiday card! New parents,
- [PostWedPod Episode 6: Jess + Sean's Collaborative Oregon Farm Table Wedding](https://goldendoorphoto.com/pwp-6-jess-sean/) - The final episode of season 1 of the Post-Wedding Podcast is live and I saved the best for last. My sister and her husband planned a backyard “farm” wedding with clear vision, great depth, and massive amounts of collaboration with their amazing community.
- [2019 Christmas Tree Farm Mini Sessions](https://goldendoorphoto.com/2019-winter-minis/) - November 16th, 2019 This year, make holiday cards super simple with a mini photo session on a beautiful Christmas tree farm just 30 minutes north of Boston! Mini sessions are perfect for couples, families, and young kiddos. You can even bring the dog! Details: Sessions will be held on Saturday, November 16th at Holiday Tree
- [Christine & Stephen's Coolidge Corner Engagement](https://goldendoorphoto.com/christine-stephen-engaged/) - I think I'm getting a little tired of saying how weird things are. It's starting to feel like a cliché. But that doesn't mean it's not true... Maybe that's why it felt good (and slightly strange) to get back to something that I really love to do - photographing an engagement session. On Sunday afternoon,
- [PostWedPod Episode 5: Carolyn + Greg's Berkshires Weekend Getaway Wedding](https://goldendoorphoto.com/pwp-5-carolyn-greg/) - Carolyn & Greg were married at an inn in the Berkshires with 120 guests and a good sized wedding party that dressed in matching outfits. If the Post-Wedding Podcast had a scale, their wedding would fall slightly on the more traditional side of things. And that's beautiful. Because they arrived at every choice in such
- [PostWedPod Episode 4: Meredith + Dave’s Pragmatically Romantic Winter Microwedding (with a Bonus Summer Party)](https://goldendoorphoto.com/pwp-meredith-dave/) - Dave and Meredith recap their charming two-part wedding - a Cambridge City Hall microwedding and a big backyard summer party on Long Island.
- [PostWedPod Episode 1: Tawny & Dan's Secret Mexico Beach Elopement](https://goldendoorphoto.com/pwp-tawny-dan/) - The first episode of PostWedPod is here and it’s a great one!
- [PostWedPod Episode 3: Mila + Christian’s Blended Family Winery Wedding](https://goldendoorphoto.com/postwedpod-mila-christian/) - Mila and Christian were committed to a low stress planning process for this wholly authentic, quirky, daytime wedding that blended two families.
- [PostWedPod Episode 2: Lara + Jason’s Christmas Manor Wedding](https://goldendoorphoto.com/pwp-lara-jason/) - On this episode of PostWedPod, we’re discussing a wedding that’s brimming with intention, warmth, and Christmas spirit.
- [On Family Photos](https://goldendoorphoto.com/on-family-photos/) - Getting photographs of Winnie in the hospital reminded me (yet again) how incredibly important it is to intentionally capture our sacred and everyday moments.
- [Winter Mini Sessions at Holiday Tree Farm in Topsfield, MA](https://goldendoorphoto.com/winter-mini-sessions/) - Last year, I had multiple shoots scheduled every weekend during September and October. I was excited for all of the amazing weddings I was capturing, but I was seriously unsure how I was going to accommodate the family sessions that tend to pop up in the fall each year. Well, I managed it and it ended up being a really delightful process!
- [Five Reasons to Consider a Daytime Wedding](https://goldendoorphoto.com/5-reasons-daytime-wedding/) - In the wedding planning process, it can be all too easy to fall into traditions without even considering the benefits of doing things differently. But the most engaging and memorable weddings are the ones that reflect what’s right for you as a couple. So who is a daytime wedding right for? And what makes them so stinking awesome? Here are 5 kick-ass reasons to consider a daytime wedding.
- [Meghan & Jacob's Winter Arnold Arboretum Engagement](https://goldendoorphoto.com/meghan-jacob-engaged/) - Hanging with Meghan and Jacob on a chilly, windy day at the Arnold Arboretum was just easy. Although the weather didn't give us the snow they were hoping for, I found so much beauty in their connection and the moments we shared together.
- [Sara & Greg's Long Trail Brewery Wedding in Bridgewater Corners, VT](https://goldendoorphoto.com/sara-greg-married/) - An out-of-the-blue request for craft beer took these two lovebirds from friends (and former flag football teammates) to something more. So having their wedding at a beautiful riverside brewery was a perfect fit. Sara & Greg were married in a field surrounded by rolling green Vermont hills and tall trees, touched with the first oranges and yellows of fall. Their wedding struck that perfect, magical balance of beautiful and relaxed.
- [Marisa & Miguel's Charles River Esplanade Engagement with the Cutest Puppy Ever!](https://goldendoorphoto.com/marisa-miguel-engaged/) - Well, it's almost a month after National Dog Day, but I'm pretty sure this sweet bulldog puppy was worth the wait! Marisa & Miguel brought their adorable pup, Maya, to their engagement session on the Charles River Esplanade last month.
- [Newborn Baby Girl in Navy. (And Then There Were Four...)](https://goldendoorphoto.com/and-then-there-were-four/) - This is one of my favorite things - the tremendous privilege of photographing families as they grow and change over time. These are the most important stories - the stories of your life as it shifts and settles and grows in love. Two years ago, a baby boy made them parents. And then, a few weeks ago, there were four...
- [Chris + Shannan's Laid Back Brew Can Wedding in Weymouth (Planned in a Month!)](https://goldendoorphoto.com/chris-and-shannan/) - Chris and Shannan put their whole wedding together in less than two months. During our first call, they told me about their plan to dispense with most of the usual wedding traditions and "do it the way we want to." I was like, "Hell yes! Sign me up." They found a beer garden in Weymouth
- [Romantic Vintage Brewery Styled Shoot at Night Shift Brewing in Everett](https://goldendoorphoto.com/romantic-vintage-brewery-styled-shoot-night-shift-brewery-everett-ma/) - This week, I hosted a styled shoot at Night Shift Brewing in Everett. A styled shoot is essentially an editorial style wedding photoshoot. It was amazing because I got to realize an ideal wedding vision while collaborating with an incredible bunch of wedding vendors! Nightshift has been hosting weddings for the past year and it's
- [Linda & Ercil's Elegant Travel-Themed Wedding at the Electra Building in San Diego](https://goldendoorphoto.com/linda-ercil-wedding-san-diego/) - Linda & Ercil are adventurers. In the month since their wedding, they've traveled to at least five countries. In their thirty years together, there was really only one adventure they hadn't yet conquered... Marriage! They had an intimate ceremony in their San Diego condo, with views overlooking the city. It was just family and a few
- [Loneliness, Striving, and Intuition: Reflections on Working for Myself](https://goldendoorphoto.com/loneliness-striving-intuition/) - I have this idea that on Thursdays, I'm going to post personal blog posts. Perhaps this will be the first of many... (We'll see!) If you don't want to read about my feelings and struggles, please go ahead and move along. There will be lots more pretty pictures for you next week! Working from home
- [Lara + Jason's Elegant Connecticut Christmas Wedding at Lord Thompson Manor](https://goldendoorphoto.com/lara-jason-wedding/) - I should start by saying that I adore watching cheesy, romantic holiday movies on Netflix. So when I say that Lara and Jason's wedding had the warm, cozy energy of a Hallmark Christmas movie, I mean it in the most sincere, full-hearted, and loving way. You see, Lara and Jason love Christmas a little more than
- [A Glowy Sunset Maternity Shoot at Nahant Beach](https://goldendoorphoto.com/nahant-maternity/) - I've mentioned before that I only do maternity shoots on occasion. Maybe because they have a bit of a stigma about being goofy and inauthentic and I always strive for real moments. But when these two asked for a non-cheesy, low-key, maternity-anniversary beach shoot, I had to say yes. The day was stormy, so we got
- [Newborn Session: Private Home, Everett, MA](https://goldendoorphoto.com/newborn-session-everett-ma/) - Shooting newborn portraits has removed a bunch of misconceptions I previously had about new parents. I guess I just imagined that they were exhausted, harried, hollow eyed and frightened with the herculean effort of producing a tiny human and keeping it alive. (Projection much?) But now I know, at least for the first few days,
- [Newborn Session: Private Home, Reading, MA](https://goldendoorphoto.com/newborn-session-reading-ma/) - This little treasure took his sweet time entering the world. Despite the long labor, his warrior mom (when I arrived at her door just a few days later) was nothing less than welcoming, bubbly, and basking in the glow of her perfect little boy. Mom and Dad, with careful hands, set the baby tenderly in a wooden
- [Newborn Session: Private Home, Cambridge, MA](https://goldendoorphoto.com/newborn-session-cambridge-ma/) - It's always a joy to see new parents learning every detail about the precious life that has entered their home and changed everything. And it's amazing when I can see it too, in the short time we get to spend together. This tiny girl, only a week old, is already assertive, adventurous, and snuggly as can be. Although she
- [Adam + Bari's New York Style Rehearsal Dinner at Tony's Di Napoli in Times Square](https://goldendoorphoto.com/rehearsal-dinner-ny/) - Adam & Bari's rehearsal dinner was a large and lively Italian dinner, right in Times Square. This weekend was one of the more insane in my life. I went back and forth to NY twice in just a few days, clocking over 16 hours on the train. I had two photo shoots and various other commitments,
- [KellyAnne & Duke's Seaside Salem, MA Engagement Session](https://goldendoorphoto.com/kelly-duke-engaged/) - Kelly and Duke took me on a "microadventure" in their town of Salem, MA during their engagement session. We traveled to the Punto Urban Art Museum, Wynotts Wands, and the historic Salem waterfront at sunset. I'm so excited to spend more time with these two in their awesome town at their wedding this fall!
- [Luke & Madison's Beacon Hill Rooftop Engagement Session](https://goldendoorphoto.com/luke-madison-engaged/) - An engagement session in Beacon Hill is a classic location choice, but Luke and Madison took it to another level. Before we left Beacon Hill for a stroll through the Public Garden, they brought me up to the roof of their apartment building for some gorgeous views of the Boston skyline.
- [Why I'm Ditching the Label of "Documentary" Photographer](https://goldendoorphoto.com/ditching-documentary/) - I'm not sure I can really call myself a "documentary" wedding photographer anymore. Some parts of that label resonate with what I do and how I approach weddings. But as I continue to grow, it doesn't quite seem to fit me anymore.
- [Cate + Andrew's Urban Winter Stroll Engagement Session in Davis Square](https://goldendoorphoto.com/cate-andrew-engaged/) - Andrew and Cate had an urban and artsy winter engagement session, wandering through Davis Square.
- [Why "Golden Door" Photography?](https://goldendoorphoto.com/why-golden-door/) - How did Golden Door Photography get its name? The short answer is that it came from a famous poem. The long answer is that the name is a reflection of the business - meaningful, inviting, and layered with intention.
- [Why I Wish I Had Done A First Look](https://goldendoorphoto.com/do-a-first-look/) - Wedding decisions are personal. But knowing everything I now know, I definitely should have done a first look. There are several practical and emotional reasons why it was the right decision for me. Hopefully, by sharing them, I can help you make the decision that's right for you.
- [Fall Photos with a Family of Three and Their Best Friends at Prospect Hill Park in Somerville](https://goldendoorphoto.com/family-session-prospect-hill-park-somerville/) - I recently had the pleasure of spending a gorgeous fall morning with a dear colleague, mentor, and friend. In fact, she was the very first person to request a photo shoot from me, so you might call her the inspiration behind Shaina Saw Photography! (I'm pretty sure that gets you photo shoots for life.) After some holiday shots
- [My Best Friend's Baby's First Day at Beverly Hospital](https://goldendoorphoto.com/newborn-session-beverly-hospital-beverly-ma/) - Last week, my best friend had a baby. Since he was the size of a lentil, I have been tracking all the details about this wee one. So what a pleasure it was to finally meet him, at only one day old, with his funny faces and his pink cheeks and all his dark hair. There was no
- [Sweet Family of Three in a Field of Sunflowers at Colby Farm in Newbury](https://goldendoorphoto.com/family-shoot-colby-farm-newbury-ma/) - I'm always on the lookout for exciting new shooting locations, so when a coworker suggested that I take a look at Colby Farm, known for its sunflower field, I was excited to check it out. As a bonus, one of my best friends and her sweet little family lives in the next town over, so we were able
- [You Belong Here: Reflections on Religion and Spirituality](https://goldendoorphoto.com/you-belong-here/) - I made it a goal to share more personal writing on the blog this year. So with a little push from some dear friends, I'm sharing this post about religion and spirituality. I spent most of my life as a firm atheist. Despite growing up in the Jewish tradition, every time I looked inside myself,
- [Year One in Review](https://goldendoorphoto.com/year-one-review/) - This year, there would be times when I'd be sitting with a client or a potential client, sipping a steaming mug of tea, and they'd ask me that dreaded question... "How long have you been doing this?" I'd tell them honestly, confidently, "This is my first year taking pictures professionally." And I'd see a tiny flicker of doubt light
- [Looking Forward, Looking Back: Reflections on Listening to my Intuition](https://goldendoorphoto.com/looking-forward-looking-back/) - On Thursdays, I've started posting personal blogs, many of which are about finding flow and learning to listen to my intuition. If you don't want to read about this, that's a-okay! There will be lots more pretty pictures for you next Tuesday. Here's something I've learned about intuition and ego from Jess Lively in super
- [Spring Portraits of a Family of Three + their Pup in Malden](https://goldendoorphoto.com/family-portraits-malden-ma/) - I had so much fun capturing this sweet family and their two little ones; their 7 month old son and a sweet, energetic pup! It was a chilly day, so we decided to stay near their house, in case we needed to pop inside to warm up. Luckily, their neighborhood was full of great trees
- [My 30th Birthday Winter Luau Cooking Party](https://goldendoorphoto.com/30th-birthday-party-recap/) - At the end of March, I turned 30 and I threw a party that was perfect for me. I love cooking and dinner parties, so I put together the best cooking class-plus-dinner party I could imagine. I invited all of my favorite (Boston-area) people and we cooked a huge meal of fun new recipes and
- [Finding Home: Why I Got My New Tattoo](https://goldendoorphoto.com/finding-home/) - Last Monday, I got a tattoo. It's actually my second tattoo - I got my first one when I was about 20 - but I still had a long thought process about whether or not to do it. In the end, it was the decision of a moment, when it finally felt right. The tattoo
- [Classic Fall Family Portraits with Two Pups at Sheepfold Dog Park in Stoneham](https://goldendoorphoto.com/family-portraits-sheepfold-dog-park-stoneham-ma/) - I absolutely adore this family! I first met little Rose (the smallest member of the family) for her newborn shoot back in April. On that day, she was looking pretty precious in her bunny outfit, but somehow she has only gotten more adorable as she has grown. Her parents were incredibly adept at wrangling Rose's
- [Featured Post: Wedding Portraits - How to spend less time posing and more time celebrating!](https://goldendoorphoto.com/wedding-tip-more-portraits-less-posing/) - Yesterday on the blog, you heard from Rachel at Olive Ewe Productions as we talked all about the difference between wedding photography and videography. (It was a really great conversation, so if you missed it, I hope you'll check it out!) If you liked that post, I have some awesome news for you. Rachel and
- [The Difference Between Price and Value](https://goldendoorphoto.com/price-vs-value/) - I was recently talking to a potential client about price. You see, she found another photographer who was willing to shoot her event for half the price I was asking. And while I think fit is always more important than making the sale, I wanted to explain to her why my price is what it is so she
- [A Lesson About Self-Esteem, For When You're Feeling Low](https://goldendoorphoto.com/self-esteem/) - I'm a pretty big Kristen Bell fan. I mean, Veronica Mars? Forgetting Sarah Marshall? Frozen? I have a strong suspicion that basically everything she touches turns to gold. (Even pasta!) So of course, I was excited when her (also famous) husband, Dax Shepard, interviewed her for the first episode of his podcast. There are a ton
- [Energetic Family of Five at Wingaersheek Beach in Gloucester](https://goldendoorphoto.com/family-portraits-gloucester/) - Sometimes, even though your photographer isn't in the photo, there can be all of this evidence of them in the making of it - stiff fingers and frozen grins - and it pulls you out of the pictured moment and into the process of making the image. When I make pictures, my goal is always to
- [Brendan + Catherine's Vibrant Central Square + JFK Library Engagement](https://goldendoorphoto.com/brendan-catherine-engagement/) - Today you're going to want to make sure you scroll allll the way down because in this post we've got an adorable twosome in a unique location two-fer! This weekend, I first met Brendan & Catherine in Central Square so we could shoot at "The Alley." Whenever you are in Central, you should definitely take a
- [Featured Wedding Ceremony Reading: Neil Gaiman](https://goldendoorphoto.com/featured-reading-neal-gaiman/) - When you are putting together your wedding ceremony, don’t be afraid to look in unusual places for inspiration - poetry and music of course, but also children’s books and fantasy novels, movies and Shakespeare... Words have power and there are so many beautiful, powerful pieces of language in the world. Find the ones that call
- [Featured Wedding Ceremony Reading: The Song of Achilles](https://goldendoorphoto.com/featured-reading-achilles/) - When you are putting together your wedding ceremony, don’t be afraid to look in unusual places for inspiration - poetry and music of course, but also children’s books and fantasy novels, movies and Shakespeare... Words have power and there are so many beautiful, powerful pieces of language in the world. Find the ones that call
- [Featured Wedding Ceremony Reading: Graceling](https://goldendoorphoto.com/featured-reading-graceling/) - When you are putting together your wedding ceremony, don’t be afraid to look in unusual places for inspiration - poetry and music of course, but also children’s books and fantasy novels, movies and Shakespeare... Words have power and there are so many beautiful, powerful pieces of language in the world. Find the ones that call
- [Featured Wedding Ceremony Reading: Stardust](https://goldendoorphoto.com/featured-reading-stardust/) - When you are putting together your wedding ceremony, don’t be afraid to look in unusual places for inspiration - poetry and music of course, but also children’s books and fantasy novels, movies and Shakespeare... Words have power and there are so many beautiful, powerful pieces of language in the world. Find the ones that call
- [A Newborn Vision in Pink](https://goldendoorphoto.com/newborn-arlington/) - I'm behind on blogging, but I had to jump back into it today because this baby girl is so gosh darn precious and we definitely need all the squees! When we took these pictures, she was two weeks old - pink and tiny with curious eyes and the sweetest little round belly. She slept soundly, sucking
- [Fall Flower Arranging Class with Garden & Roads](https://goldendoorphoto.com/flower-class-garden-and-roads/) - Last week, I attended a flower arranging class with my friend and neighbor Anne, the owner of Garden and Roads, a floral design company in Medford. I be perfectly honest here and tell you that I know almost nothing about flowers. I deeply admire Anne's passion for flowers, but when she starts rattling off the
- [Sara + Greg's Autumn Woodsy Engagement Session in the Middlesex Fells + Charlestown](https://goldendoorphoto.com/sara-greg-engaged/) - In my former life as a therapist, Sara was my coworker. And she was the very best kind of coworker - positive, kind, and the coordinator of fun, social activities that turned the team from coworkers into friends. And next year, Sara is marrying Greg, who is smart and dryly funny, at a brewery in
- [Sarah + Craig's Classy and Sassy Engagement Session in Larz Anderson Park](https://goldendoorphoto.com/sarah-craig-engaged/) - When Sarah and Craig first told me about their wedding vision, they used phrases like "warm fuzzies" and "unapologetically us." So I immediately knew I would adore them. And when they told me to "pick anywhere" for their engagement session, I used it as an excuse to take them Larz Anderson park in Brookline, which
- [Sweet Sisters and a Baby Ballerina Newborn Session](https://goldendoorphoto.com/newborn-session-everett/) - This beautiful family recently welcomed a new baby girl! You may recall, the sweet little bunny I photographed a couple of years ago. Well she is now a big sister to an adorable yellow duckling! These two girls are just barely becoming aware of each other, not yet knowing how they will fit into the other's lives.
- [Golden Door Photography is Two!](https://goldendoorphoto.com/two/) - I was recently asked how old my business is and for the life of me, I couldn't remember. So I looked it up. And the answer surprised me. Because today is Golden Door Photography's birthday!
- [Alyssa + Carl's Snowy Engagement Session on the Charles River](https://goldendoorphoto.com/alyssa-carl-engaged/) - It can be hard to coordinate a photo session with a particular kind of weather, but last Monday, we lucked out. We ended up with the perfect snowy day that this pair was hoping for! Cute boots, rosy cheeks, the Boston skyline, and a stunning couple... What more can you ask for?
- [A Maine Anniversary Mini Shoot at the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge in Wells](https://goldendoorphoto.com/anniversary-mini-shoot-rachel-carson-national-wildlife-refuge-wells-maine/) - I love a good long photo session with a couple. I love the way they start to peel back and loosen and open. I love how they start to learn the language of posing, relaxing into the shape of it, until that laugh or smile or snuggle comes from somewhere deeper and warmer and more honest. I love how,
- [A Deep Woods, Ice Cream, and Dandelions Couple Session in Carlisle](https://goldendoorphoto.com/couple-shoot-private-home-carlisle-ma/) - Lara and Jason met online. For their first date, they rode their bikes to the ice cream shop where Jason used to get ice cream with his family as a child. Isn't that sweet? And athletic too! It was about 20 miles from where they both lived at the time. They soon realized that they
- [An Elegant Public Garden Engagement Session](https://goldendoorphoto.com/aneshoot/) - When I'm booking new clients, I like to send them a survey to get to know them a little better. The questions are things like "How did you meet?" and "What's your favorite way to spend a Saturday with your partner?" Ami & Nirav filled out their survey together and they had the best answers. I laughed
- [A Sweet Tourist Engagement Shoot in Beacon Hill](https://goldendoorphoto.com/kj-eshoot/) - As a lover of travel, I sometimes have the incredible luck of photographing people who are travelers passing through my amazing city. This adorable pair from San Francisco bonded over their love of travel, so when they asked me to take their engagement pictures during a long weekend exploring Boston, I was excited to capture them in some
- [Charlene + Ravi's Maternity Stroll in the Public Garden](https://goldendoorphoto.com/maternity-portraits-boston-ma/) - I don't really take maternity photos. It's not that I don't like them. It's just, as I focus more on engagements, weddings, and elopements, a lot of other things necessarily start to fall away to make room for that. But when my friend Charlene asked me to take her maternity photos, I had to say
- [Darren + Meredith's Colorful North End Engagement](https://goldendoorphoto.com/darren-meredith-engagement/) - I have a special place in my heart for these two because our lives have followed a strangely parallel track. They met at the same college where I met my partner, graduating only a year before me. She works at the same place I used to work. So we probably crossed paths in the halls
- [Ren + Lacey's Sunflower-Filled Re-Proposal at Colby Farm](https://goldendoorphoto.com/ren-and-lacey/) - Ren and I met in high school, though our friendship faded a bit over time - I moved away, he stayed in California. Then, a few years ago, Ren's wife, Lacey, got sick. He shared about it online and though I hadn't talked to him in a while and didn't know her yet, I reached
- [Molly + Sean's Tour du Union Square Engagement Session](https://goldendoorphoto.com/molly-sean-engaged/) - For their engagement photos, Molly and Sean took me on a tour around their neighborhood - Union Square. We met up at Remnant Brewing where we got comfy and chatted over beers. Then we tried some tasty treats and wandered up the road to take in sunset at Prospect Park.
- [A Rustic Three-Barn Wedding at the Heath Agricultural Society](https://goldendoorphoto.com/farm-wedding-heath-agricultural-society-heath-ma/) - Back in June, I second shot a barn wedding with Kylie of Kylie Lynn Photography. The wedding was at the Heath Fairgrounds in Western, MA. If you're envisioning a barn wedding for yourself, this is a dream venue. There are two long red barns (one for dinner, one for dancing), with half-walls to let the light
- [Amy & Jeremy's Uber-Intimate 1940s Elopement at The House of the Seven Gables in Salem](https://goldendoorphoto.com/amy-and-jeremy-elope/) - From the first time I spoke with Amy on the phone, I loved her sweet Southern accent and her clear wedding vision. She and her fiancé decided to elope 1300 miles from their Alabama home in Salem. She knew she wanted something intimate, unique, and simple, yet classic, so she turned to Google. (Where else?) She
- [Bryan & Christine's Classic Wedding Ceremony at Park Street Church in Boston](https://goldendoorphoto.com/bryan-christines-wedding-part-1-ceremony/) - Bryan and Christine were married at Park Street Church in June. Cold winter has sweetened that blue sky day in my memory into something magic and untouchable. (Winter can have that effect, I think.)The bride carried a gorgeous cascading bouquet of orchids, roses, and greenery. The choir sang sweet hymns as their family and
- [Bryan + Christine's Elegant Waterside Wedding Reception at Venezia](https://goldendoorphoto.com/bryan-christines-wedding-part-2-reception/) - Last week, I posted Bryan & Christine's Park Street Church ceremony and today I'm sharing images from their wedding celebration. The reception was held at Venezia, a grand waterfront ballroom with a traditional feel. Just like the ceremony, the reception was sweet, emotional, touching, with warm speeches and so many adorable kiddos frolicking on the
- [A Glamorous Rehearsal Dinner at Cinquecento in the South End](https://goldendoorphoto.com/rehearsal-dinner-cinquecento-south-end-boston/) - I thought I posted about this sunny, summer rehearsal dinner long ago, but looking through my archives, that doesn’t seem to be the case. That’s why I’m super excited to share it with you now! This vibrant, warm, and beautiful couple met “the old fashioned way,” which is to say, at a bar in Allston.
- [Brendan + Catherine's North Shore Backyard Picnic Wedding](https://goldendoorphoto.com/brendan-catherine-wedding/) - On Saturday, Brendan and Catherine were married in a joyful, down to earth picnic in the backyard of Catherine's family home in Essex. (You might recognize these two from their stunning engagement shoot, or from the current cover photo of my website!) I've said it before and I hope to say it again - I
- [Darren + Merry's Backyard Pig Roast Reception on the South Shore](https://goldendoorphoto.com/darren-merry-wedding/) - You guys, Darren and Merry got married!! In all honesty, they got married on a hillside in Tuscany, in an intimate ceremony surrounded by their close family and a few friends. But after that, they came home and held a big pig roast-slash-dance party in a tent beside the ocean in the backyard of Merry's
- [Personal // New & Good](https://goldendoorphoto.com/new-and-good/) - I'm not sure if I should tell you this. I went back and forth for a while. But honesty has always been my policy, in my life and in my work. I've decided that I want to get to know you and to let you know me. So here's my big secret: I'm new to this business.
- [Personal // Chihuly at the New York Botanical Gardens](https://goldendoorphoto.com/new-york-chihuly/) - A few days ago, I mentioned on my social media that this is my busiest season. I'm (essentially) fully booked for 2017 and it's getting a little wild here in the GDP studio, aka my brainspace. So I'm powering through the long hours of editing, in an ardent battle with my perfectionism. I’m fueled by black tea
- [Just So You Know: India](https://goldendoorphoto.com/just-know-india/) - I want to let you know that tonight I'm headed to India for the next two weeks. I'm traveling with my mom and my sister. We'll be moving through the golden triangle in Rajasthan in northwest India. It's a fairly a typical tourist route for first-time visitors, covering the Taj Mahal, the pink terra cotta
- [Family Shoot // Wingaersheek Beach, Gloucester, MA](https://goldendoorphoto.com/family-shoot-wingaersheek-beach-gloucester-ma/) - Have you ever been to Wingaersheek beach on the North Shore? If not, I recommend that you go there. Preferably in late September, when it's cool and almost deserted. You can explore the dunes, spotted with flowers and meandering bumblebees. You can climb boulders and splash in the surf and search for shells. You can look
- [Wedding Tip Wednesday: Flawless Wedding Makeup with Creative Contour by Carla](https://goldendoorphoto.com/wedding-tip-flawless-makeup/) - Are you thinking about hiring a makeup artist for your wedding or doing it yourself? If you're hiring someone, do you know where (and when) to start? I spoke with Carla of Creative Contour by Carla to answer these questions and more! Carla is a local makeup artist with a bubbly personality and a passion for
- [Family Portraits // North River Wildlife Sanctuary, Marshfield, MA](https://goldendoorphoto.com/family-portraits-marshfield/) - In a family photo session, I like to pretend I'm the boss. But when it comes down to it, the kids run the show. Their energy shapes where and how we shoot. This sweet family took me to the North River Wildlife Sanctuary, where we walked through the woods, down a boardwalk trail to the
- [Family Portraits // The Barn at Gibbet Hill, Groton, MA](https://goldendoorphoto.com/family-portraits-the-barn-at-gibbet-hill-groton-ma/) - I met this family on a farm, one moody, misty fall morning a few weeks ago. We explored a field full of cows, a garden full of flowers, and a short, steep path to a ruined castle. (Yep, you read that right!) The scenery was as dramatic as it could be, but this sweet family
- [Family Portraits // Endicott Estate, Dedham, MA](https://goldendoorphoto.com/family-portraits-endicott-estate-dedham-ma/) - A couple weeks ago, on a crisp fall afternoon, I spent time with this sweet family at a large park in Dedham. The park houses a lovely estate, a library, some greenhouses, and many unique trees. It was a perfect backdrop to show off the gorgeous sunset light and this adorable little family. Big sister ran and
- [Family Session // Crystal Lake, Newton, MA](https://goldendoorphoto.com/family-session-crystal-lake-newton-ma/) - A few weeks ago, I met this adorable family in a small park by Crystal Lake in Newton. They came from a day of soccer games, but the kids were still full of energy. The calm lake and the colorful leaves were a serene background to our portrait session. After the shoot, I hung around
- [Wedding Tip Wednesday: Automate Your Wedding Planning Process](https://goldendoorphoto.com/wedding-tip-automation/) - When I started my business, I got really obsessed with automation. There are so many amazing tools out there that can help with all the dumb little stuff you don't want to keep doing, checking, or searching for over and over again. I think you should utilize these same magical powers to automate your wedding
- [Wedding Tip Wednesday: Photography vs. Videography with Olive Ewe Productions](https://goldendoorphoto.com/wedding-tip-photo-vs-video/) - Are you wondering if you need a videographer at your wedding since you already have a photographer? Let me help you answer that! I recently sat down with Rachel of Olive Ewe Productions, an amazing professional videographer in New England. (Go watch some videos on her website and cry your eyes out. I'll wait here.) Rachel
- [Wedding Tip Wednesday: What is the Golden Hour?](https://goldendoorphoto.com/wedding-tip-wednesday-golden-hour/) - If you've been looking into wedding photography (or any photography), you may have come across the term "golden hour." But what is it and what does it mean for your wedding day timeline? What: 1-2 hours just before sunset. (It also happens for 1-2 hours after sunrise, if you happen to be awake.) At this time
- [Headshots: Private Home, Roslindale, MA](https://goldendoorphoto.com/headshots-private-home-roslindale-ma/) - This fierce female is an alum of Yale and Johns Hopkins. She is smart, badass, confident, and hilarious. She kills it daily in her job. She can also sing like a rockstar. But as incredible as she is, headshots are slightly out of her comfort zone. She's someone who is most comfortable in blue jeans and
- [Wedding Tip Wednesday: Make Time to Take in the Moment](https://goldendoorphoto.com/wedding-tip-wednesday-1/) - Everyone says that your wedding day flies by and... everyone is right. So make sure you find a few minutes during the day to take it all in with your partner. I love when, during the ceremony, the officiant asks the couple to look out on the people that love them and just breathe it
- [Wedding Tip Wednesday: Engagement Session with your Wedding Photographer](https://goldendoorphoto.com/wedding-tip-wednesday-2/) - I'm a huge fan of doing engagement sessions with my wedding clients whenever possible. In fact, engagement sessions are essentially a freebie that is included in several of my packages. I think they are that important! Let me tell you why: 1. Get to know your photographer. Engagement photos are a great opportunity to make sure
- [Family Portraits: Cohasset Sailing Club, Cohasset, MA](https://goldendoorphoto.com/family-portraits-cohasset-sailing-club-cohasset-ma/) - I know that spring is officially here, so this is a formal apology for the cozy, snowy shoots you're seeing on the blog lately. I recently realized that there are SO MANY fun shoots from the fall and winter that I haven't shared with you yet and I'm working really hard to get all caught
- [Wedding Tip Wednesday: You Do You!](https://goldendoorphoto.com/wedding-tip-wednesday-3/) - Are you wondering if that slightly unusual, pretty darn nerdy idea in the back of your mind will actually work at your wedding? The answer is yes, yes, definitely, yes. Foosball table in the basement, so your cousins can have an impromptu tournament after the toasts? Yes. A cake that's frosted to look like your
- [9 Ways to Use Your Engagement Photos](https://goldendoorphoto.com/9-ways-use-engagement-photos/) - Hey, you're engaged! That's awesome! Among the whirlwind of tasks filling your brain right about now, you might be wondering if you should take engagement photos... Obviously, as a photographer, I'm a fan. I believe an engagement shoot is a beautiful way to capture a very special time in your life. And these are some of my
- [Thursday Tip: Rule of Thirds](https://goldendoorphoto.com/thursday-tip-rule-thirds/) - Friends and clients frequently tell me that they'd love to learn to use their cameras better and I want to help. Welcome to a weekly series full of camera tips and behind the scenes tricks from a professional photographer. Let's take better pictures! If you want to take good picture, it helps to know the rules of composition. These
- [Thursday Tip: Aperture 101](https://goldendoorphoto.com/thursday-tip-aperture-101/) - Friends and clients frequently tell me that they'd love to learn to use their cameras better and I want to help. Welcome to a weekly series full of camera tips and behind the scenes tricks from a professional photographer. Let's take better pictures! Remember our exposure triangle? We've discussed ISO and shutter speed. Now it's time
- [Thursday Tip: Shutter Speed Basics](https://goldendoorphoto.com/thursday-tip-shutter-speed/) - Friends and clients frequently tell me that they'd love to learn to use their cameras better and I want to help. Welcome to a weekly series full of camera tips and behind the scenes tricks from a professional photographer. Let's take better pictures! Shutter speed is probably the most straightforward "point" in the exposure triangle. It's
- [Thursday Tip: ISO Q&A](https://goldendoorphoto.com/thursday-tip-iso/) - Friends and clients frequently tell me that they'd love to learn to use their cameras better and I want to help. Welcome to a weekly series full of camera tips and behind the scenes tricks from a professional photographer. Let's take better pictures! What the heck is ISO? It's a setting that is used to measure
- [Headshots: Private Home, Needham, MA](https://goldendoorphoto.com/headshots-private-home-needham-ma/) - I first met this gorgeous content strategist when she hired me to shoot her rehearsal dinner in the South End in Boston. I pretty much couldn't stop smiling for two straight hours. She and her husband were just so sweet together. At that dinner, she looked effortlessly stunning in a gold floor length gown, so I
- [Thursday Tips: Why Shoot RAW?](https://goldendoorphoto.com/tips-why-raw/) - Friends and clients frequently tell me that they'd love to learn to use their cameras better and I want to help. Welcome to a weekly series full of camera tips and behind the scenes tricks from a professional photographer. Let's take better pictures! Today, let's talk about camera files. Did you ever wonder why it takes
- [Thursday Tips: The Exposure Triangle](https://goldendoorphoto.com/thursday-tips-exposure/) - Friends and clients frequently tell me that they'd love to learn to use their cameras better and I want to help. Welcome to a weekly series full of camera tips and behind the scenes tricks from a professional photographer. Let's take better pictures! How do you get your camera off Auto mode and start taking better

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