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Here you will find a variety of inspiration, educational content for photographers and a mix of personal content as well as updates on what we're currently photographing.
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We’ve all been there; walking into a shoot or meeting with a client, feeling full of nerves and uncertainty. Sometimes it’s difficult to truly take ownership of your skills and abilities and to know your worth as a photographer, but it’s SO important to work toward building that confidence in yourself and in your work! […]
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When you’re just starting out as a creative professional, it’s so common to spend your days dreaming about making it into the luxury market, or even just having the chance to participate in events of that scale. But what exactly are luxury events all about? Luxury is not just putting beautiful floral arrangements on tables. […]
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As creative entrepreneurs, we all face road blocks and the success or failure of our business is based on how we overcome those. Our guest on the podcast today is the lovely Sandra Coan, and she’s a photographer and educator who loves learning. She would take those blocks as a chance to broaden her knowledge […]
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If you could sum up your wedding in three words, what would they be? FUN, romantic, surprising Tell us about your wedding venue(s) and why you chose to get married there. We wanted our out of town guests to truly get the “New Orleans” experience. Broussard’s has a beautiful courtyard as well as the most […]
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I am SO excited to kick off Season 2 of Mistakes Make Magic with an AMAZING guest and fellow podcaster Davey Jones! You heard me right… a podcast episode all about podcasting! Have you ever dreamed about starting your own podcast but get overwhelmed at the thought of where the heck to even start? What […]
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If you could sum up your wedding in three words, what would they be? Love, Happiness & SO MUCH FUN 🙂 Tell us about your wedding venue(s) and why you chose to get married there. We booked almost everything for our wedding online without seeing it. So, we took very big leaps of faith, but […]
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Meredith and Joe’s at home engagement session was so special and authentic. If I can give any advice to you about a photo shoot, it’s to be yourself. Wear clothes you look and feel like you in, shoot in a space that’s familiar…interact with each other like you always do. You’ll love the experience and […]
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If you could sum up your wedding in three words, what would they be? Romantic, classic, and fun!! Tell us about your wedding venue(s) and why you chose to get married there. Jordan and I were both born and raised in New Orleans, but our jobs took us to Des Moines, Iowa. We both could […]
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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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It's not easy balancing all the things, especially as a wedding photographer. When you're a passion-driven person, it's hard. I can relate to this which is why I'm dedicated to helping photographers strike that perfect balance between work and personal life.