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Wedding Prep: Carriage House Hotel Venue/Catering: River Oaks Officiant: Rev. Dan Brown Florals: Flowers by Rodney Wedding Cake: Crystal Weddings Wedding Dress: A-Nets Enchanted Dream Bride’s Hair/Makeup: Alexis Dickinson When Jen + Tara first met, they weren’t even living in the same city….but fate had a plan of its own. Tara was finishing nursing school […]
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“Love is the condition in which the happiness of another is essential to your own.” – Robert Heinlein Weddings are not solely for the documentation of love between the couple, but also for the love that exists throughout the day. There are so many small instances of love scattered throughout a wedding that we are […]
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The day didn’t start quite as we had planned. When the clouds and the rain rolled in, we decided to go for it and stick to the shoot. Thankfully, Jen had chosen a location that provided both beautiful indoor and outdoor locations so I felt confident that regardless of the weather, I’d be able to […]
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On today, the final day of the 2012 presidential election, I thought this post would be fitting. Yesterday, I received an email from Tracey of “a bicycle built for two”, a wedding inspiration blog. It’s so incredible to look at how far our world has come. We’ve overcome so many political debates and issues, I […]
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Before the day had come, Tara asked Jen’s mother for Jen’s hand in marriage…which was gladly given. So in April of 2012 Tara + Jen left the shore for an exciting family cruise with Jen’s family. Tara decided that her birthday would be the day she asked Jen to marry her. The cruise was to […]
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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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