Session Highlights
Family & Lifestyle
Natalie's 40th Birthday Celebration in Palm Springs
A joyful 40th birthday session at a mid-century Palm Springs home, full of golden-hour garden portraits and candid moments with friends.
Portraits
Fall Family Photo Sessions in Palm Springs
Golden desert light, cooler evenings, and iconic backdrops make fall the best season for family portraits in Palm Springs, from September through December.
Family & Lifestyle
How to Prepare for a Stress-Free Family Photo Session in Nashville or Palm Springs
Practical tips for a relaxed family photo session in Nashville or Palm Springs, from timing and outfits to keeping kids happy on the day.
Portraits
Capture the Magic of Fall with Family Portraits in Nashville
Fall family portrait sessions in Nashville, shot at golden hour among the season's best foliage — from Percy Warner Park to Radnor Lake.
Corporate
Elevate Your Company Events with Monocle Project: From Nashville's Heartbeat to Palm Springs' Splendor
How Monocle Project plans and photographs corporate events in Nashville and Palm Springs, from leadership retreats to client celebrations.
Exciting News
Monocle Project was named a top recommended Palm Springs experience by Rent.Blog — here's what that recognition means to our team.
Corporate
Nashville Corporate Retreats: Elevate Your Event with Professional Headshot Photography
Why Nashville's mix of skyline, parks, and historic venues makes it a great setting for corporate retreat headshots and event photography.
Corporate
Elevate Your Corporate Retreat in Palm Springs with Professional Headshot Photography
Why professional headshots and event photography belong on every Palm Springs corporate retreat itinerary, and how the desert light makes it work.
Capturing Wind Farms in Palm Springs
Where to photograph the iconic wind turbines around Palm Springs, plus tips on light, composition, and access for a striking shoot.
Rooftop Views: Capturing Panoramic Perspectives of Palm Springs
How rooftop vantage points across Palm Springs open up dramatic views of mid-century architecture, the San Jacinto Mountains, and desert sunsets.
Spa Day: Capturing Serenity and Luxury in Palm Springs
How we photograph the calm, luxurious feel of a Palm Springs spa day, from treatment details to candid client moments.
Mastering Windy Conditions: Tips for Outdoor Photoshoots in Palm Springs
Practical tips for shooting outdoors in Palm Springs' desert wind — location choices, timing, posing, and styling that keep photos looking natural.
Discover the Magic of Photography in La Quinta, CA
Why La Quinta's desert landscapes, historic Old Town, and golf resorts make it one of the Coachella Valley's best photography settings.
Top Summer Photoshoot Locations in Franklin, TN
A guide to Franklin, TN's best summer photoshoot spots, from downtown's historic streets to Harlinsdale Farm and Carnton Plantation's gardens.
Top Summer Photoshoot Locations in Murfreesboro, TN
Seven of the best summer photoshoot spots in Murfreesboro, TN, from Cannonsburgh Village to the Greenway System, plus timing tips for great light.
Picture-Perfect Locations for Summer Photoshoots in Palm Springs
Cooler, shaded, and shade-adjacent spots around Palm Springs for great summer photos, from botanical gardens to mountain trams.
Product
Mastering Product Photography: The Art of Shooting from Black
A breakdown of shooting from black, the studio lighting technique product photographers use for total control over highlights, shadows, and reflections.
Corporate
Desert Oasis Delight: Unveiling the Best Corporate Event Venues in Palm Springs
A guide to Palm Springs' best corporate event venues, from the Riviera to Omni Rancho Las Palmas, through the eyes of our event photography team.
Wedding
Capturing Elopement Elegance: Intimate Moments, Breathtaking Backdrops
Why elopement photography in Palm Springs captures something a big wedding rarely can — real, unhurried intimacy set against wide-open desert light.
Corporate
Choosing the Right Vibe: Classic Moody vs. Fun and Bright Corporate Headshots
Classic moody lighting or fun, bright photography — a guide to choosing the corporate headshot style that best fits your company's culture.
Family & Lifestyle
Beyond the Ordinary: Unleashing Creativity in Family Photoshoots
Tired of stiff, matching-outfit family portraits? Here are the creative family photoshoot ideas our team reaches for, from desert trails to whimsical kid-led themes.
Wedding
Bridal Bliss in Palm Springs: Unique Party Ideas for Your Desert Celebration
Poolside glamour, desert picnics, and mid-century soirees — a look at what makes Palm Springs one of the best backdrops for a bridal party.
Wedding
Engagement Photos Extraordinaire: Click Now for Timeless Shots with Monocle Project Photography
Planning engagement photos in the Palm Springs desert — from choosing a meaningful location to timing your session for golden-hour light.
Family & Lifestyle
Capturing Timeless Family Moments: Why Choose Monocle Project Photography in the Palm Springs Oasis
From Palm Springs to Rancho Mirage, Cathedral City, and Indio, here's how our team uses the Coachella Valley's light and landscapes for family photos worth keeping.
Wedding
What Makes a Top Wedding Photographer in Palm Springs
What separates a great Palm Springs wedding photographer from the rest — mastering desert light, reading the day's timing, and delivering fast.
Family & Lifestyle
Epic Landscapes, Timeless Memories: Unveiling Joshua Tree National Park Through the Lens
Why Joshua Tree National Park, just outside Palm Springs, makes such a striking backdrop for family portraits — twisted trees, giant boulders, and golden-hour light.
Portraits
Capturing Timeless Moments: The Magic of a Family Photoshoot
Why a Palm Springs family photoshoot is worth it: desert light, mountain backdrops, and portraits that hold up as real family heirlooms.
Wedding
Illuminating Your Moments: The Art of Mastering Light in Event and Wedding Photography
How natural desert light and off-camera flash come together in wedding and event photography, and why mastering both matters in Palm Springs.
Wedding
Setting the Stage: Choosing the Perfect Wedding Venue in Palm Springs
Resort, golf course, or on-location elopement — a guide to the three main paths for choosing a wedding venue in Palm Springs.
Chasing the Perfect Light: Best Times for Photoshoots in Palm Springs
Why golden hour in Palm Springs isn't as simple as a sunset app says — and how the San Jacinto Mountains change the timing of your photoshoot.