Sourwood Photography, LLC

Sourwood Photography, LLC Come as you are. Exist in photos.

Those numbers on your lens? Yeah, they're confusing!F-stops, focal lengths, aperture values... it all looks overwhelming...
12/29/2025

Those numbers on your lens? Yeah, they're confusing!

F-stops, focal lengths, aperture values... it all looks overwhelming when you're staring at your new camera wondering what any of it means.

You don't need to memorize all of it. You just need to understand what each one *does* so you can make intentional choices instead of just guessing.

This, and more, is exactly what we cover in Beginning Camera.

Classes start January 22 (day) and January 26 (evening).

Day class: https://canvas.artscenterlive.org/classes/123
Evening class: https://canvas.artscenterlive.org/classes/124

Got a new camera and now you’re staring at it like… cool. Love this for me. Now what.If you want a calm, practical start...
12/27/2025

Got a new camera and now you’re staring at it like… cool. Love this for me. Now what.
If you want a calm, practical start, I’m teaching Beginning Camera at ArtsCenter this winter.
We’ll cover the stuff that actually helps: how to get sharp photos, what shutter speed/aperture/ISO actually do in real life, and how to stop guessing every time the light changes.
Two options:
Day class starts Jan 22.
Evening class starts Jan 26.
Link in bio to register!

Tiny details, big difference: try these today.Ever walk past a foxglove, a curled fern, or a dandelion puff and wish you...
10/24/2025

Tiny details, big difference: try these today.

Ever walk past a foxglove, a curled fern, or a dandelion puff and wish you could capture all that detail? Here’s the thing: even your phone camera can do wonders if you know what to look for. It’s all about light, texture, and getting just a little closer than feels normal.

Next time you’re out for a walk, pick one plant—try these three tips, and see what you notice. (Bonus: it’s surprisingly calming.)

Want more easy, practical photo lessons? Send me a message or check out my upcoming beginner classes! 🌱

New to photography? When I teach my photography classes, these are always the first three things we cover - ISO, apertur...
09/10/2025

New to photography? When I teach my photography classes, these are always the first three things we cover - ISO, aperture, and shutter speed. These are the tools you'll work with, and when you understand them, you'll be able to make better choices! 📸Follow for a weekly series of tips that fellow self-taught photographers may have missed. Next week: megapixels!

I absolutely love the catchlight in this cardinal's eye, just gorgeous :)
09/02/2025

I absolutely love the catchlight in this cardinal's eye, just gorgeous :)

Ready to Dive In?If you’ve ever wanted your photos to feel more “you,” this is your chance. Come learn, laugh, and grow ...
08/05/2025

Ready to Dive In?

If you’ve ever wanted your photos to feel more “you,” this is your chance. Come learn, laugh, and grow with a friendly group—no stress, just support and a little creative fun every week.

First class is September 8
Fridays, 11am–12:30pm
ArtsCenter, Carrboro

Curious or have questions? Just send me a message, or check the link in my bio. Would love to have you there.

Learn With Me—No Pressure, Just ProgressWhether you’re opening Lightroom for the first time or picking it back up after ...
08/04/2025

Learn With Me—No Pressure, Just Progress

Whether you’re opening Lightroom for the first time or picking it back up after a break, you’ll fit right in. We’ll take it step by step—no tech jargon, no rushing. Ask questions, try things out, and I’ll be there to help along the way. You’re welcome exactly as you are.

Works With What You Already LoveAlready using Photoshop, or just starting out with Adobe’s tools? Lightroom plays nicely...
08/04/2025

Works With What You Already Love

Already using Photoshop, or just starting out with Adobe’s tools? Lightroom plays nicely with your other creative apps—so sending a picture to Photoshop or sharing it with friends is a breeze. No tech headaches, just more ways to create and share what you love.

Find Your Photos, FastNo more endless scrolling trying to find that one great shot! Lightroom helps you keep everything ...
08/02/2025

Find Your Photos, Fast

No more endless scrolling trying to find that one great shot! Lightroom helps you keep everything tidy—by date, by location, by who’s in the photo. You’ll learn easy tricks to get your photo chaos under control, so the images you love are always right where you need them.

Edit Smarter, Not HarderEver wish you could just hit a button and your photos look better? Lightroom has tools and prese...
08/01/2025

Edit Smarter, Not Harder

Ever wish you could just hit a button and your photos look better? Lightroom has tools and presets to help you speed through editing, no matter how many images you took (yep, even your 300 wildflower shots). We’ll cover ways to work faster, so you can spend more time behind the camera—or just enjoying your pictures.

Wrapping up my Carolina Photo Expo series with 3 things I learned from Joe McNally:1. He's shot things I didn't even kno...
08/01/2025

Wrapping up my Carolina Photo Expo series with 3 things I learned from Joe McNally:

1. He's shot things I didn't even know existed.
2. Sometimes the end result doesn't matter—just the opportunity does.
3. Shooting for the love of photography is a completely valid career :)

Learned this at the Carolina Photo Expo (ppofnc.com/carolina-photo-expo). If you want some serious inspiration, check out Joe's work: joemcnally.com

Continuing Learning, Part 2!Here are 3 things I learned from Justin Kase Condor:1. Treat every opportunity as a stepping...
07/31/2025

Continuing Learning, Part 2!

Here are 3 things I learned from Justin Kase Condor:

1. Treat every opportunity as a stepping stone to the next.
2. Business treatments should say and show what you can do.
3. There are tons of websites out there to help—you don't have to reinvent the wheel :)

All these tips were shared by Justin himself: https://jkase.com/

I learned it all at https://ppofnc.com/carolina-photo-expo/

Grateful for all the ways learning keeps me on my toes. Watch for part 3 soon!

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