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Ceremony- Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church of St. Louis Prep: Ritz Carlton St. Louis Venue: Bellerive Country Club Planner: Elyse Jennings Weddings Photographer: Catherine Guidry Florist: An Affair to Remember Cake: De La Creme Studio Linens: Nuage Designs Inc Chair, Chargers and Plates: The Aries Company Stage & Lighting: The Real Events Inc Invitations & […]
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Last weekend, Lane married the love of her life. As she walked down the aisle in a gorgeous fitted lace gown, Blake fought back the tears. It was a beautiful day and I cannot wait to share images in the upcoming weeks! Lane and I first came into contact through past clients of mine/close friends of […]
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Heather and Matt are quite possibly one of the most talented couples I’ve met. They’re also wedding photographers so you can imagine how excited and honored I was when they contacted me to photograph their wedding!!! Not only are Heather + Matt completely smitten and SO much fun to photograph but their details were also […]
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Kate + Nick began their relationship in high school; she was 14 and he was 15. They dated then and again in college because their paths always seemed to lead back to each other. Kate + Nick managed a long distance relationship for over four years until they lived in the same city. They have […]
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2013 was an incredible year. I grew in SO many ways and was introduced to a whole new crew of AWESOME clients. I am incredibly thankful for each of them, for not only trusting me but for letting me in. I feel like I’ve walked away from last year with 35 new couples that I […]
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Last August 4, Natalie + Will became Mr. and Mrs. Sirgo on the beautiful grounds of Southern Oaks Plantation in New Orleans. After having photographed their engagements and Natalie’s bridals, I developed a strong friendship that I have surely missed over the last year. So, when Natalie contacted me about photographing their anniversary session in […]
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I’ve passed the spot before. It’s a fairly large piece of land, marked in my mind because of the huge mossy oak that sits on the property. We were sitting around the table at walk-ons enjoying our weekly “clique” not as we call it (<–the name actually derived from our passion against cliquish environments). 🙂 […]
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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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