Tanya Goodall Smith

Tanya Goodall Smith is a portrait and family photographer, brand photographer, and photography educator based in Spokane, Washington. She is the founder of WorkStory, a visual communications studio specializing in brand photography for corporate and personal brands. A contributor and Educational Ambassador at SLR Lounge, Tanya has written extensively on portrait lighting, on-location shooting techniques, and the business of photography. Her writing draws on a background in graphic design and over a decade of professional photography spanning family portraits, headshots, and commercial work.

How to Successfully Sell Stock Photography

August 28, 2026March 15, 2015 by Tanya Goodall Smith

Micro stock sites have become go-to resources for designers and marketing firms who need high quality digital images quickly. Could selling your images as stock be an extra source of income for you? Here’s how to successfully sell stock photography.

How To Say No Without Losing Portrait Clients

August 28, 2026February 27, 2015 by Tanya Goodall Smith

Good customer service is key in our industry. But sometimes it’s hard to say no, even to ridiculous requests clients make. Here’s my arsenal of communication tips for how to say no without necessarily losing clients or sounding like a jerk.

How to Create Dynamic Aerial Photos with the Camera Toss|Matt Shumate

August 28, 2026December 19, 2014 by Tanya Goodall Smith

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Matt Shumate demonstrates how he creates stunning and seemingly dangerous images, on the edge of cliffs and over bodies of water, using the Camera Toss Technique.

How to Add A Vintage Look to Photos in Four Clicks or Less

August 28, 2026October 20, 2014 by Tanya Goodall Smith

Want to add that trendy vintage look to your photos without spending a ton of time? Tanya shows you how to do it in four clicks or less with our Lightroom Preset System (plus link to free tutorial videos).

Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep Needs Photographers!

August 28, 2026September 20, 2014 by Tanya Goodall Smith

Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep needs photographers. You can help make a difference for families who are experiencing the loss of a newborn!

Sony RX100 M3 Review – Is This My Perfect Point & Shoot Camera?

August 28, 2026September 12, 2014 by Tanya Goodall Smith

Tanya’s full review of the Sony RX100 M3 is finally here! Is this her perfect point-and-shoot match?

Oben AC-1321 3-Section Aluminum Tripod Full Review

August 28, 2026September 1, 2014 by Tanya Goodall Smith

Looking for a lightweight, portable tripod for on-location shoots? The Oben AC-1321 3-Section Aluminum Tripod might be the right one for you. Check out our full review.

A Trip to the Space Needle with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

February 26, 2025August 25, 2014 by Tanya Goodall Smith

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Tanya’s review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 and sample pics from her trip to Seattle. Is this the perfect point-and-shoot for busy moms?

Top 10 Real Estate Photography Tips (and Mistakes to Avoid) for Beginners

February 26, 2025July 21, 2014 by Tanya Goodall Smith

Tanya’s Top 10 Real Estate Photography Tips (and Mistakes to Avoid) for Beginners. Will you be shooting any Real Estate this summer? Let us know how it goes.

5 Tips for Taking Natural Light Portraits at High Noon

March 22, 2026July 10, 2014 by Tanya Goodall Smith

Need to make your photo shoot work in bright noon day sun? Tanya’s 5 Tips for Taking Natural Light Portraits at Noon can help…

Keeping it Simple: Interview with High School Senior Photographer Michelle Moore

August 28, 2026June 16, 2014 by Tanya Goodall Smith

Natural light photographer Michelle Moore shares some of her secrets and reasons for keeping her camera bag light while shooting high school senior portraits.

The Best Way to Cut Out Hair in Photoshop: Phlearn Pro Tutorial Review

August 28, 2026June 11, 2014 by Tanya Goodall Smith

In this Phlearn Pro Tutorial, several techniques for cutting out hair in Photoshop are explained. Bonuses include tips for compositing and color matching.