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Color Palette: Earth Tones and Jewel Tones What three adjectives best describe your wedding? Unique, Sacred, Loving Tell us about your wedding venue(s) and why you chose to get married there. I always wanted a blank slate. I wanted something that I could transform into my vision and my visions changed often. It didn’t hurt […]
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Color Palette: Blue and White Talavera Pottery Inspired with Bright Colors What three adjectives best describe your wedding? Lively, Fun and Truly Blessed! Tell us about your wedding venue(s) and why you chose to get married there. The ceremony was at Saint Mary Magdalen, a Church that was important to both Robert and I since that’s […]
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Color Palette: Soft Grey and Yellow What three adjectives best describe your wedding? Fun, Loving, Perfect Tell us about your wedding venue(s) and why you chose to get married there. St. Joseph Catholic Church is the church we attended as children. We had our first communions and confirmations here…and when we started dating, we attended the […]
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Color Palette: Blush and Ivory What three adjectives best describe your wedding? Fun, Vintage, Elegant Tell us about your wedding venue(s) and why you chose to get married there. I fell in love with the Governor’s Mansion because of the vintage feel and the history behind it. What was your best wedding day memory? When […]
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Color Palette: Navy and Champagne with Gold touches What three adjectives best describe your wedding? Navy and Champagne with Gold touches Tell us about your wedding venue(s) and why you chose to get married there. Emily grew up here. She went to school at St. Marks and her late mother taught French here. She considers […]
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Color Palette: Muted Mint and Peach, Soft gold What three adjectives best describe your wedding? Collaborative, Once-in-a-Lifetime, Festive Tell us about your wedding venue(s) and why you chose to get married there. Emily grew up here. She went to school at St. Marks and her late mother taught French here. She considers this school and […]
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Dress Designer: Leanne Marshall Dress Boutique: Blanc Bridal Shoes: BHLDN Accessories: Francesca’s Hair/Makeup: Stephanie Hogan Tell Me About Your Dress! Why did you choose this look? I was envisioning an all lace, fitted dress. I knew that I wanted some sort of an open or lace back, but was open to trying anything. I was drawn […]
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Dress Designer: Madison James Dress Boutique: Bridal Boutique Veil: Giselle Shoes: Badgley Mischka Hair/Makeup: Sara Buteaux Tell Me About Your Dress! Why did you choose this look? After trying the dress on at two different bridal boutiques, I realized this was the one. Love the sparkles and open back. How do you feel when you […]
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Color Palette: Navy and Blush What three adjectives best describe your wedding? Collaborative, Once-in-a-Lifetime, Festive Tell us about your wedding venue(s) and why you chose to get married there. Growing up both Catholic we knew we wanted a church wedding. Starting our lives in Washington together gave us the opportunity to start our marriage at […]
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Prepare to be inspired as we journey through the captivating world of award-winning artist and passionate photographer, Elizabeth Messina. A master of intimate portraiture, Elizabeth has honed her craft to create powerful, intimate images, where the essence of her subjects shines through. Starting with photographing friends and family, Elizabeth has grown as an artist, overcoming […]
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The decision to scale a photography business is not one to be taken lightly. There are several factors to consider, and many photographers grapple with the question of when and how to expand. The latest episode of our podcast tackles this topic head-on, providing insights from successful professionals who have successfully scaled their businesses. One […]
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There are a lot of differences between zoom lenses and prime lenses, especially in photography. Knowing the differences between the lenses will help you decide which lens is best to use in the different types of situations that may come up in your wedding photography business. When deciding which type of lens to shoot with, […]
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During my 15 years of wedding photography, I have tried quite a few different styles of camera bags for carrying my equipment to a wedding. I know that it is a personal choice and it really needs to meet the needs that you have! I can’t make the decision for you, but I can help […]
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When I switched from doing my wedding photography business part time to full time, it was scary! I felt a lot of anxiety about it. There was a lot of planning and strategies involved. I can identify with the uncertainty and questions you may have about making the decision to transition. First and foremost, you […]
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Determining your base pricing for your wedding photography business is so personal and can get really complex. Before I go into a lot of detail about pricing, I want you to know that there is a free pricing guide available in the description for you to download. I am going to go over the factors […]
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