Inspiration

Smarter Photographs is all about helping you capture life’s best moments—but sometimes the real magic starts before you snap the picture. We all need a little spark of inspiration to not only appreciate the everyday, but also to dream bigger, try new things, and create memories worth photographing. This page offers some inspiration and motivation to make the most of your life - in every way possible. We have been told that many of our Smarter photogrpah fans are business owners as well - hoping to level up their images for promotion and social media. As a result, we’ve pulled together some of our favorite resources! Read the books, follow them on YouTube, tune into their podcasts, and let yourself be inspired, uplifted, and moved!

Please note, these are not ads. These are our heroes!

Motivational Speakers

Motivational Speaker: Sebastian Terry

We had the honor meeting Sebastian Terry at the ACAM conference in Savannah, Georgia.

After losing a dear friend at a young age, this author found passion to live his life to the fullest… and if you follow his journey, you will too!

Motivational Speaker: Josh Linkner

We had the honor of meeting Josh Linkner at the at the ACAM conference in Savannah, Georgia.

Motivational Speaker & Organization Expert: ClutterBug

  • One of the top things that will stop you from living your best life is a disorganized space!

  • Cas, you have changed our life! Thank you, thank you, 1,000 times thank you!

  • Now that we know we are extreme “Butterflies,” we can organize our space - in our own style - with ease!

  • If you feel like your home, office, computer - or life in general - is not perfectly in order in a way that allows you to thrive, I encourage you to binge watch this superstar!

  • Clutterbug.me

Business Expert: Marcus Lemonis

We have never met Marcus Lemonis, although it is high up on our dream boards!

If anyone out there can make it happen, please let me know: info@SmarterPhotographs.com

  • Watching Marcus Lemonis in action is like a free ivy league business education at your fingertips!

  • Whether it is “The Profit” or “The Fixer,” or one of his other projects - his expertise is invaluable and explained in a manner anyone can understand.

  • MarcusLemonis.com


Feeling Your Best

Okay, so you’re learning all these cool tricks to take better photos — but let’s be real: you should be in front of the camera sometimes too! Photos aren’t just about capturing places and things; they’re about capturing you living those moments.

I know—it can be easy to shy away, worrying you won’t look or feel your best. I’ve been there spending years and year solely behind the lens - but part of celebrating life is being present in those memories, not just taking them. These are the photos your family and friends will treasure for years—and the ones that will be shared for generations.

That’s why I’ve pulled together some of my favorite YouTubers and fitness groups. Their tips and inspiration will help you feel great, look great, and jump confidently into the frame—because your story belongs in the picture too! A huge thank you to these incredible people—they’ve helped me feel healthier, more confident, and excited to step in front of the camera - for a change!

Online Health Fitness Experts

Lucy Lismore

Fitness Studio with Virtual Options

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Vibe Fitness Studio

  • Vibe Fitness

  • The most fun you will ever have working out. Join from anywhere in the world!

Incredible Artists

Karin Connolly

  • Ethereal fine art photography.

  • Karin Connolly Photography

  • Looking for something truly exceptional to grace your walls, look no further. With a truly unique style, Karin’s artwork will bring some peace and tranquility into your day.


Live your best life.
— Oprah Winfrey