The NVAR Journal
Photography essays, recent shoots, creative direction notes, and thinking from the studio. Updated whenever there's something worth saying.
June 1, 2026 · 16 min read
What FAA Part 107 licensing actually means for Lincoln real estate listings, when aerial drone photography moves a property, and how Nebraska agents should vet a drone photographer.
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June 1, 2026 · 19 min read
A commercial buyer's guide to hiring a brand photographer in Lincoln, Nebraska — what separates great brand work from filler, real pricing, portfolio red flags, and the questions to ask before you book.
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June 1, 2026 · 17 min read
A practical 2026 guide to drone photography real estate laws in Nebraska — FAA Part 107, LAANC, insurance, and how Lincoln/Omaha agents should vet a drone photographer.
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June 1, 2026 · 18 min read
An honest 2026 breakdown of what wedding photographers actually cost in Lincoln, Nebraska — real price brackets, what each tier includes, and how to spend the right amount.
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June 1, 2026 · 19 min read
An honest, annotated guide to the best wedding venues in Lincoln, Nebraska — capacity, price tier, vibe, real pros and cons from a photographer who's worked them.
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May 16, 2026 · 13 min read
A Lincoln photographer's seasonal guide to engagement photo outfits in Nebraska — what works in spring, summer, fall, winter, and what to avoid.
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May 16, 2026 · 12 min read
An honest 2026 guide to senior pictures in Lincoln, NE — when to book, where to shoot, what to wear, what to spend. Written by a Lincoln senior portrait photographer.
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May 16, 2026 · 13 min read
A working wedding photographer's honest take on the best wedding venues lincoln ne has to offer in 2026 — light, scale, history, and what your gallery will actually look like.
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May 16, 2026 · 5 min read
After years of consultations, I noticed the same regret over and over: couples wish they'd known what to ask. So I wrote it down. Free PDF guide for couples planning their wedding in Lincoln, Nebraska.
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May 8, 2026 · 3 min read
How a single afternoon meeting turned into a monthly retainer — and what we've learned about building a content engine for a premium local business in Lincoln.
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May 1, 2026 · 2 min read
Why we're launching a journal alongside the photography work, and what to expect here. Stories from Lincoln, Nebraska and everywhere else the work takes us.
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