I removed the account listed as "Alex H" from our community today. The profile used photos that belonged to someone else. The profile used photos that belonged to someone else. To everyone who welcomed him in his member spotlight: I'm sorry. Your welcomes were warm and thoughtful, and I love how you show up for new members. Please keep doing it. 💛 Here's what happened. I've always been careful about who I let in, mostly people who were referred or who are active in groups I'm in. This time I gave a few people on the waitlist a chance, and one slipped through. Lesson learned. I now have a better way to check every new member before I approve them. Big thank you to Riley Saint for spotting it and letting me know. This is what a real community does: we look out for each other. If this account messaged you, please don't click any links. If anything ever feels off, DM me. I protect this space so you can show up as yourself here. 📸 🔍 How to check if a profile is real (takes 30 seconds): 1. Right-click the person's profile picture. 2. Choose "Search image with Google." 3. If the same face shows up under someone else's name, that's your first clue the account is fake. 4. Video by @Riley Saint 🚩

TODAY is the day! ❤️📸 I’m so excited to be offering FREE LIVE Remote Portrait Sessions as part of the Unplug & Play Summit! 🕐 Today at 1:00 PM Pacific And this isn't just for headshots! I’ll be photographing: ✨ Individuals ❤️ Couples 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families 📸 Professional Headshots & Portraits I’ll photograph you LIVE remotely, using your phone while I personally guide you through the lighting, positioning, posing, and expressions. You can even bring your spouse, partner, children, or family, and let’s create something special together! No photography experience needed. No studio needed. Just have your phone hands-free on a stand or tripod and find a spot near a window with beautiful natural light. I’ll take it from there! And the best part? 🎁 Your portrait session is FREE as part of the Unplug & Play Summit! Come experience what Remote Photography is really like — and walk away with memories we created together from wherever you are. 📸 TODAY | 1:00 PM PACIFIC I cannot WAIT to photograph you! ❤️ Photography by Cristal Your photographer can be anywhere. So can you. Here is the link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9832286897?omn=84117506836

I'm excited to invite you to a LIVE remote photography demonstration this Thursday at 9:00 AM Pacific. I'll be walking a volunteer through a real remote portrait session so you can see exactly how the process works. ✨ Watch live ✨ Ask questions ✨ See behind the scenes ✨ Learn how professional photos can be created from home The session will be less than 30 minutes, and there is no charge to attend. I'm also looking for one volunteer who would like to be photographed live during the event. If you've ever wondered what it's like to work with a photographer remotely, this is your chance! Would you like to be a volunteer? Or would you like to join us and watch? Comment below and let me know! 📸🎉

I stopped creating content about what I do… …and started creating content about what my clients feel. Today I watched myself on a video and immediately started picking myself apart. I saw every wrinkle. Every angle. Every flaw. For a minute, I wanted to quit. Then I realized something. This is exactly how almost every person who contacts me feels before a photo session. “I hate being on camera.”“I’m not photogenic.”“I look old.”“I never like pictures of myself.” I’ve spent 30 years helping people see themselves differently, and today I needed that same reminder. A great portrait isn’t about being perfect . It’s about feeling seen . It’s about confidence . Its about capturing the person everyone else already sees. So if you’ve ever avoided the camera because you’re afraid of what you’ll see… I get it. And that’s exactly why I do what I do. The first two images are split-second screenshots from a live video. The last image is what happens when lighting, direction, expression, and 30 years of experience come together. Photography by Cristal Where your image meets your imagination and your identity becomes paramount.

@Don Rogers It's great to have you here. With your experience as an author, coach, mentor, and professional photographer, I'm sure you'll bring significant value to the community. Thank you for sharing your complimentary pricing ebook as well. Pricing is something so many photographers struggle with, especially when they're first starting out. Looking forward to learning more about your journey and connecting with you. Welcome aboard! 🚀