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A beautiful Louisiana engagement session under the Spanish moss at Jungle Gardens at Avery Island.
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Ryan planned an entire getaway for he and Tiffany to Disney World. It was just after Christmas and he had the whole trip planned in detail! The day of the proposal they traveled to EPCOT. They did lots of walking throughout and that evening had dinner at a really neat restaurant called Coral Reef. Tiffany could […]
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I met Jacy through her sister, Adele after I photographed Adele and Jared’s wedding a few years ago! It always means so much to me when a family member recommends me! And I’m so thrilled to be working with Jacy + Adrian for their special event. Jacy tells me that she and Adrian immediately bonded over their above […]
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It’s been seven years. And this past year, Kevin bought a bottle of champagne for Lauren’s birthday. They decided they’d save it for when they got engaged…so they continued holding onto the bottle until that special day came. Initially, at the time of the proposal (because Lauren wasn’t expecting it) she was upset that Kevin […]
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It’s as if Ellen + Philip have known each other their entire lives. They have a comfort and ease around one another that’s so sweet to witness. Not too many months ago, Philip asked Ellen to dinner. He wanted to make sure that she was dressed for the occasion. But before they could even make […]
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It’s funny how you meet people, interact with them…and then one day, you’re shooting their wedding. 😉 Or…at least that’s what happened with my friendship with Emily + Derek! I’ve known Emily only in passing as we were neighbors for quite some time. And I never would have thought that one day, I’d be photographing […]
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Britny’s friend, Anne had the idea to introduce Britny and Erich long before they actually met. Britny was never really for the idea of being setup. However, fate had its way with these two and when they did finally meet…their connection was instant. Over the years, Britny and Erich have found a friend and a […]
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It was Lindsey + Josh’s first trip to the beach with both she, Josh, and both of their families! Everyone was there enjoying the trip, lovely sunsets, and the peaceful sounds of the waves. Lindsey had absolutely no idea what Josh was planning; in her mind it was simply a trip to spend time with […]
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When he arrived (after a week of holding onto the ring <--can you IMAGINE?!) he had placed it into an empty chinese food box. Whether it was her instincts or the fact that this box looked slightly out of place from the others, it was the first that she grabbed. When she slowly opened the box corner by corner, she found a sparkling diamond inside and Michael asking her for her hand.
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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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