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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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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? Classic, Timeless, Festive Tell us about your wedding venue(s) and why you chose to get married there. The Opera House is extremely special to us. Years ago, the first floor was a store owned by my grandmother (who Alex and I […]
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Color Palette: Gold and Pink What adjectives best describe your wedding? Vibrant, Elegant, Fun Tell us about your wedding venue(s) and why you chose to get married there. We were thankful to have great food and have everything in one location at the Petroleum Club. What is your favorite wedding detail? Ojas & I placing the […]
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If you could sum up your wedding in three words, what would they be? Romantic, Perfect, FUN! Tell us about your wedding venue(s) and why you chose to get married there. We were originally going to do two different locations for the wedding and reception, but when we visited Le Pavillon, we decided it was […]
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Dress Designer: Madison James Boutique: A-Net’s Bridal Boutique Shoes: Nordstrom Florist: Flowers by Rodney Accessories: Etsy Hair: Lucy Broussard – I Love Lucy’s Hair Salon Makeup: Jacie Legere – Elle Rae Salon Was this the dress you initially thought you’d wear for your wedding? Not at all! I had envisioned an all lace, very classic […]
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Color Palette: Navy, Blush, Gold, Nudes What adjectives best describe your wedding? Fun, Amazing, Awesome Tell us about your wedding venue(s) and why you chose to get married there. We chose to get married in my home town of Franklin. I grew up in the Church of Assumption and I think that it is one […]
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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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