This post is by Andrea Thomas of Speechless Photography. Fall is always a busy time for photographers. Everyone wants to take advantage of the beautiful autumn colors and cooler weather, not to mention the timing is perfect for getting a few great shots for the Christmas card. But Mother Nature is fickle and no matter […]
About Andrea Thomas
I'm Andrea. I'm a Canon-shooting mom to a little boy who runs from my camera and a baby girl born on Halloween. I'm also a wife to a husband who usually obliges me when I yell at him to pull over so I can take a picture! I love learning about photography and editing and am passionate about sharing what I've learned with others.
Newborn Photography Safety Tips
April 25, 2014 by Leave a Comment
This post is by Andrea Thomas of Speechless Photography. It seems that more and more often newborn photos feature fabric-wrapped babies suspended from tree branches or perched on rocks above a waterfall (ok, maybe I’m exaggerating a little on the last one – but not by much). As clients and fans ooh and aah over […]
Five Editing Mistakes to Avoid
March 25, 2014 by 9 Comments
This post is by Andrea Thomas of Speechless Photography. There are a few things that I did to my photos when I was just starting out that really make me cringe when I look back. I know I’m not alone in this, as these issues seem to be pretty common when it comes to new […]
Small Changes, Big Impact
March 12, 2014 by 8 Comments
This post is by Andrea Thomas of Speechless Photography. At a recent senior photo session, I noticed a few small things that I did that made a really big impact in my photos and I wanted to share them with you. 1) Have your subject turn around – I wanted to place my subject in […]
Big Ticket Lenses: Try Before You Buy
February 3, 2014 by 14 Comments
This post is by Andrea Thomas of Speechless Photography. Over the years, I’ve picked up a handful of lenses. I have the Canon 24-105mm f/4 lens that came bundled with my camera and I’ve also purchased the Canon 50mm f/1.4 and 85mm f/1.8 lenses. For the most part, these lenses cover me pretty well for […]
Newborn Props Are All Around You!
March 15, 2013 by 9 Comments
This post is by Andrea Thomas of Speechless Photography. It seems like there are countless vendors selling expensive newborn props these days, and when you are first getting started it can be overwhelming to think of all the things you need to buy. However, with a little imagination, you will find that fabulous props can […]
Which Canon 50mm Lens is Right for You?
February 11, 2013 by 27 Comments
This post is by Andrea Thomas of Speechless Photography. When I purchased my first DSLR camera, a Canon Rebel XTi, I was lucky to have a friend to help guide me with my purchasing decision. He was pretty adamant that I should skip the kit lens that typically comes bundled with the camera and go […]
Big Fun with Macro Filters
November 20, 2012 by 23 Comments
The following post is by Andrea Thomas of Speechless Photography. I love drooling over other photographers’ amazing photos taken with macro lenses. There’s just something about seeing tiny things (or a tiny part of something) large and in detail that can take the most ordinary subject and make it into something extraordinary. I’d love to […]
Compare Photos in Lightroom 4 With Survey View
October 29, 2012 by 3 Comments
Post written by Andrea Thomas of Speechless Photography. Hello, my name is Andrea and I’m a chronic over shooter. I used to agonize over culling the 20 or so nearly identical photos I had of each pose from a session. Is this one better or that one? I like dad’s smile in this one, but […]
Tips for Sharper Images: Part 1
October 19, 2012 by 15 Comments
The following post is by Andrea Thomas of Speechless Photography Recently I received a great question from Rebecca regarding her Canon 5D Mark II. Rebecca says, “I have a Canon 5D MKII which I have owned for about a year and a half now. I have always had difficulty getting sharp images with it, even […]
