For those of us that work from home, I'm sure we thought about it initially as the dream. It really can be, though –– it just takes some work to make sure that you're both living the dream and keeping the dream job. Creating a routine is entirely necessary to keep working from home a productive and healthy lifestyle choice. Here are some tips I've learned from working from home.

There's been a lot of chatter in the social media community about the importance of adopting Instagram Stories as a regular part of your posting routine. It's true that I have seen an increase in my engagement reflected in my feed when I frequently post to Instagram Stories, but I wanted to break down the use of the Stories and how you should be curating your content.

Whether it's looking for your first job, transitioning to a new one, or even pivoting to a different field, it's important to be open to change and accept the possibility that you might not end up in the position you'd dreamed, but you might find the right position.

Every content creator behaves differently. Some go through bursts of inspiration and put out tons of content before retreating, and some follow a consistent schedule. For me, I prefer pre-planned content that runs on a consistent schedule. Here's how content planning saves me stress.

When you’re new to test shooting, it can be intimidating to want to get things right. These shoots can be of huge benefit to both your portfolio and the model’s, and you want to be able to produce a product that works for everyone. I’ve put together a list of quick tips to a comfortable test shoot.

When planning a photo shoot, you'll often be asked by members of your team to share a mood board. If you've never made one of these–– don't fret. Let's get started on creating an effective mood board.

Job interviews can be an intimidating process for anyone. That’s why it’s important to prepare beforehand and set yourself up for as much success as you can.

I’ve put together a list of photography trends in editorials to avoid when submitting to magazines or building your portfolio. This list is not to say that image-makers who attempt these won’t make a successful image; it is simply a list of trends that I find to be repetitive, making it difficult to see something “new” in them.

It's important to consider that there are other routes in the photo industry that can feed your creative passions. I've put together a short list of career opportunities within the realm of photography for those who are curious about making a living in the photo industry beyond shooting.

For up-and-coming photographers, building an industry-standard portfolio can sometimes seem like a challenge. That's why opportunities like model testing are so important to build your portfolio, and build your relationships within the industry.

As a working creative, critique is important to the growth of your business. I've asked around in the submissions-based magazine community for the main reasons why editors reject submissions, and the editors have spoken.

Working hard and achieving can result in an enormous amount of pressure on oneself. Even if you're getting positive feedback, there are certain things you just need to hear from time to time to keep yourself on track. Here are reminders to every #BossBabe out there that needs to hear it.

Internships are a valuable tool for young adults to begin to suss out what comes next in their lives. I've put together a quick list of reasons you need to say yes to the internship.

We've gone over why you should submit to magazines, and now you're ready to hit send. Before you do, there are a few tips to consider to ensure the highest chance of success with your submission. Check out my handy list of do's and don'ts of magazine submissions.

As a creative, I believe magazine submissions can absolutely be worth your time professionally. Here's five good reasons why you should submit to magazines.