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If you could sum up your wedding in three words, what would they be? Joyful, Elegant, and Fun Tell us about your wedding venue(s) and why you chose to get married there. City Club was the first and only place we looked. We loved the elegance that the venue had and the space was perfect […]
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Catherine and Adam met through a mutual friend at their UL graduation and quickly realized that they were perfect for each other! For the proposal, Adam truly thought of everything. He planned a scavenger hunt around Lafayette to places where they had special memories such as their first date He involved her five closest friends and […]
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If you could sum up your wedding in three words, what would they be? Intimate, elegant and unforgettable! Tell us about your wedding venue(s) and why you chose to get married there. We knew we wanted to get married in a Catholic Church because of both of our strong faith. We attend Our Lady of […]
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What three adjectives best describe your wedding? Elegant, happy and fun Tell us about your wedding venues and why you chose to get married there. We love the cozy feeling of a smaller church. What was your favorite wedding detail? Our handsome/beautiful wedding party! We are blessed to have such amazing family and friends to […]
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If you could sum up your wedding in three words, what would they be? Timeless, Gold, Unique Tell us about your wedding venue(s) and why you chose to get married there. We chose St. John Cathedral, not only for how beautiful and historic it is, but because it’s been the location of many family weddings […]
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If you could sum up your wedding in three words, what would they be? Simple, Fun, Memorable Tell us about your wedding venue(s) and why you chose to get married there. We wanted to select a location that was easy for our friends and family to gather. Also, a place where when we come home […]
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Ceremony: City Club at River Ranch Florist: Root Floral Design Wedding/Groom’s Cake: Sugar Belle Wedding Dress Designer: Pronovious Wedding Dress Boutique: Town & Country New Orleans Shoes: Badgley Mischka Accessories: Mom’s Sapphire Ring, Bride’s grandmother’s ring, Gift from Groom Bride’s Hair/Makeup: Sara Buteaux Groom’s Apparel: Mary Ellen’s Tux Shop Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Amsale – Sposa Bella Getting […]
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Andrea + Thomas said from the beginning that what they MOST desired was a wedding focused around the mass and the sacrament of marriage. They wanted their day to be timeless, simple and elegant; it was EXACTLY that! 🙂 Their ceremony revolved around the Croation Marriage Crucifix Tradition (where they said their vows holding the […]
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Anne was a freshman and Vohn was a junior..both in band and developing a friendship. In the beginning Anne didn’t know that Vohn too was interested in her…until he asked her to his senior prom. That night Anne says she truly felt like a princess…and hoped to feel that same way on her wedding day. […]
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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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