Nov 3/4, 2021 Aurora Borealis, Northern Lights above Edmonton Alberta. Print by Amanda Swanson Photography.

This month's portrait is a collaboration project between Amanda Swanson Photography and Kerim Aktug Photography based out of Calgary.

This photo has 44 layers, 12 groups, and is 1.39 GB in size. it took roughly 3.5 hours to create. I present, the goddess of magic...Hecate

I told myself that because I had so many other projects due this month, I didn’t have to do anything super complicated for this month’s...

This beauty took me roughly 8 hours. The file has 36 layers, 6 groups, and is 1.353 GB. Come learn with me about smudge, layering, and more

The Fae took roughly 6 hours to create... Every flower, branch, mushroom, and vine was placed manually... It has 53 layers and 14 Groups

Oops, I did it again. I ignored my deadlines until the last minute (oh baby baby…) Okay, but seriously, my bad. Hopefully no one was...

My vampire took me roughly 3.5 hours to create. I used both Lightroom and Photoshop. It has 28 layers and 8 Groups, and is 673.0 MB

My Viking Warrior took me roughly 3.5 hours to create. I used Lightroom and Photoshop, it has 32 layers and 11 Groups, and is a cozy 402.3MB

My Cyberpunk woman took me roughly 3 hours of processing time. I used both Lightroom and Photoshop. It has 30 layers and 11 Groups...

Welcome to the first in a series of images I will be creating over the year. This Medusa image took 9 hours, 86 Layers and 22 Groups.

At a first glance, the idea of working from home seems like a dream come true. However after the honeymoon is over, how do you stay focused.

ask yourself what opportunities are you being presented with, rather than viewing challenges as roadblocks.

As some of you may know I love Photoshop, and I’m not shy about liking it. I know in my industry it can be a bit of a touchy subject.

In case you missed it we are temporarily offering grad mini session until the end of June. This makes the perfect graduation gift, or...

There’s something we do in the Bridal Photography Industry called Consultations. They really are a mandatory part of hiring a wedding...

While browsing a local wedding facebook group I found a bride who was concerned about an issue I think many brides can relate to. To...

With summer here, and wedding season in full swing, I wanted to share a story with you all. A few months ago, I sat with a friend outside...

There are so many different opinions on wedding photography and what it should and should not be. I thought I would share my two cents on...

A little known fact: although I went to school for photography, I was actually in the design studies program at MacEwan. Because of this,...