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Welcome to Jackie's Full Exposure - the playful, picture-perfect photography blog! I'm your guide, Jackie, and I'm passionate about capturing life's most beautiful moments. But it's not just about the pictures, I'm here to share tips, tricks, and insights to help you take your photography game to the next level or to help reduce the stress with suggestions to prep for your upcoming photography session. It's also got stories of my latest photography adventures, so let's have some fun and get fully exposed!

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Hand holding a Day of Photo Shoot Checklist printable guide with tips for a relaxed, enjoyable session.

How to Create a “Day Of” Photo Shoot Checklist

  • Family and Life,
  • Photography Tips and Tricks
Scenic sunset view over a wildflower meadow with silhouetted mountains and forest in the background.

How to Avoid Blurry Photos (Without Buying a Fancy Camera)

  • Photography Tips and Tricks
A person lying on a wooden bridge walkway in a relaxed pose wearing shorts and sneakers.

Lighting tips to level up your photos (without needing fancy gear)

  • Photography Tips and Tricks
Parents share loving kisses with their baby wearing festive green holiday attire.

Holiday Photo Magic: Simple Tips for Capturing Your Favorite People This Season

  • Family and Life,
  • Family Photography,
  • Photography Tips and Tricks
Small child in a winter jacket holds a large red bouncy ball while standing on a paved pathway outside.

How to Capture Candid Photos of Your Kids (Without Making Them Pose or Say Cheese!)

  • Photography Tips and Tricks,
  • Family and Life
sunset at Jetty beach photo of a drift wood teepee by Jackie Phairow

6 Key Elements of Beautiful Photos

  • Photography Tips and Tricks
a familiy sitting in their kitchen for a family photo

Top Tips for Taking Photos Indoors

  • Photography Tips and Tricks
Black and white photo of people relaxing in wicker patio furniture outdoors.

Tips for Taking a Killer Selfie

  • Photography Tips and Tricks
Computer file directory showing multiple files in a list view.

Why Your Photographer Won’t Hand Over Raw Files

  • Photography Tips and Tricks
a group of women sitting on a beach with their backs to the camera looking at the sunset.

A Quick Guide to Taking Better Vacation Photos

  • Family and Life,
  • Family Photography,
  • Photography Tips and Tricks
a small printed canvas of a family done by Jackie Phairow Photography

How to Build a Beautiful Photo Gallery Wall

  • Photography Tips and Tricks
Group of friends standing in front of colorful graffiti wall during outdoor photoshoot.

Six Ways to Always Look Fantastic in Photos

  • Photography Tips and Tricks
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A Brief Guide to Professional Photo Restrictions

  • Photography Tips and Tricks
A dentist at All smiles poses for a headshot at the dentist office

Tips for taking a great DIY professional headshot.

  • Photography Tips and Tricks
Photographer with a camera and a 70-200mm lens up to their eye to take a picture

Why Your Photographer Loves What They Do!

  • Photography Tips and Tricks
a boy with long hair using a camera

Choosing the Right Camera for Your Child

  • Photography Tips and Tricks
photography portrait wall collection

Fun Alternatives for Displaying Your Photos on the walls

  • Photography Tips and Tricks
Jackie Phairow Photography senior portrait

How to Find the Perfect Photo Shoot Location

  • Family Photography,
  • Photography Tips and Tricks
Jackie Phairow Photography kids with baseballs

Posing Your Family

  • Photography Tips and Tricks,
  • Family Photography
Jackie Phairow Photography bird flying in the clouds

The Three Questions

  • Photography Tips and Tricks