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Why Photographers Should Still Shoot Personal Work

A recent portrait photography session in downtown Sacramento reminded me why personal work matters. Personal projects allow photographers to experiment with lighting, gear, and creative ideas that often influence their professional portrait work.

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tags: portrait photography, Sacramento portrait photographer, downtown Sacramento portraits, environmental portrait photography, portrait lighting techniques, Fujifilm GFX50S II, Godox AD600 Pro lighting, Phottix G-Capsule softbox, personal photography projects, Sacramento photography, Sam Altawil portrait session
categories: Behind the scenes, Deep Thoughts, Lighting, Location, Personal
Thursday 04.02.26
Posted by Tim Engle
 

Looking Back at 2025 . . . Finding Rhythm, Balance, and Purpose

2025 was a year of rhythm—refining executive portrait work, improving workflow, and staying grounded through meaningful personal projects that continue to shape how I approach photography.

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tags: Executive portraits, Corporate headshots, Commercial photography, Professional photographer, Executive headshots, Business portraits, Corporate photography, Portrait photography, Studio photography, On-location photography, Behind the scenes photography, Photography workflow, Visual storytelling, Personal photography projects, Professional branding photography, Sacramento photographer, Northern California photographer, Corporate portrait photographer, Executive portrait photography, Commercial portrait photography
categories: Behind the scenes, corporate, Deep Thoughts, Personal
Monday 01.26.26
Posted by Tim Engle
 

From the Sidelines to the Sacraments: My Journey into the Catholic Church

And I thought: If this level of evil is real, then the opposite must also be real. There has to be a corresponding good. There has to be God.

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tags: Catholic conversion, St. Clare Parish, Roseville CA, adult baptism, First Communion, OCIA, faith journey, spiritual growth, dyslexia and faith, media ministry, photography in church, prayer life, devotion to Mary, Father George Snyder, Catholic Church, faith testimony, Christian community, overcoming challenges, Catholic sacraments, RCIA sponsor, family faith, Sts. Peter and Paul Parish, learning to pray, finding faith
categories: Family, Personal
Friday 05.30.25
Posted by Tim Engle
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