Brandi Trotter Photography

11/15/2026

How to find your photography style with one Pinterest board. If you’re a beginner photographer and your portfolio feels all over the place, this is what I have beginner photographers do to find theirs!

Make a Pinterest inspiration board, public or private.
Search your niche plus ‘photography’ (family photography, wedding photography, newborn photography) and save every image that excites you and makes you want to go out and shoot.

This board is for inspiration, not copying.

After your board feels complete, look at the whole board and find the pattern. Is it the feeling, mood, vibe, the colors, the editing style, the way it’s cropped? That repeating factor is your photography style.

Once you know your style, make it part of your photography brand so the right clients find you.

What’s the first thing you noticed when you looked at your board?

11/14/2026

What I actually did right when I was starting my photography business (after all those mistakes

I shot everything when I started. That’s how I figured out which niche I loved and which ones I never want to shoot again. You don’t have to pick your niche on day one.

I asked friends to help me try out creative ideas I had. Practice sessions with no pressure are how I actually learned my camera.

I started a website early. I wasn’t using it right yet, but it’s the one thing you own that Instagram can’t take away.

If you’re a new photographer trying to book your first clients, start here. What’s the one thing you’d tell your beginner self?

11/12/2026

Six weddings booked in one day and I still lost money. Learn from my mistakes! 🫣😅
Photographers, which one have you done?
Everything I did wrong when starting my photography business... Follow along for a video tomorrow on everything I feel I did right!

11/10/2026

I had such a fun time at this senior session! We were pleasantly surprised with the warm weather we received for this fall session! Class of 2027, if you still need senior photos, I’d love to get your session on the calendar. Juniors, my rep program kicks off this spring! If you’re a junior (or know one) who’d be a great fit, send them my way 🥰

10/23/2026

A little sneak peek from Wednesday’s Colorado mountain top elopement! There two chose to have their dogs be their witnesses 🥺

I can’t wait to celebrate with you two on Saturday at your reception.. 🤍

10/14/2026

Sometimes it’s difficult to stop looking into the future to the version of yourself you strive to be. You oftentimes criticize ourselves instead of admiring all that we’ve gone through to become who we are today. We’ve all had our trials in life that shape us into who we are. It’s important to enjoy the present, because soon this chapter will pass us by too.

10/13/2026

Here is why finding a photographer with a client closet will make your session so much easier ⬇️

Because finding outfits for the whole family shouldn’t be the hardest part of getting your photos taken.

No panic-shopping, no wondering if everyone’s outfits will coordinate, and no buying dresses you’ll only wear once. No hesitation on if your dress will photograph well. Just beautiful pieces chosen to photograph effortlessly together, so you can spend less time stressing over what to wear and more time being present with your family.

I have so many dresses in my client closet to choose from designed by one of my favorite designers, ready for you to borrow for your session.

Consider this your sign to make family photos a little easier (and a lot more fun). These client closet dresses truly make your photos look Pinterest worthy!

10/12/2026

This is your sign to remember your 2027 Colorado adventure a little differently...

Let’s be honest, you probably don’t need one more souvenir that may or may not tossed in the trash.

What’s a better memory to bring back than bringing home the beautiful mountain view’s, the laughter of your kids running wild, the golden evening light, and the memories of being together somewhere beautiful?

Absolutely nothing is better than that! Let’s turn your Colorado family vacation into something more than your phones camera roll.

Let’s turn it into memories you can decorate your home with!

If Colorado is on your 2027 travel list, let’s make time for photographs that bring you right back to it!
Now booking inquiries for 2027 Colorado family sessions.

08/31/2026

07/29/2026

Hopefully the boss won’t care 😏