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Dress Designer: Madison James Dress Boutique: Bridal Boutique Veil: Giselle Shoes: Badgley Mischka Hair/Makeup: Sara Buteaux Tell Me About Your Dress! Why did you choose this look? After trying the dress on at two different bridal boutiques, I realized this was the one. Love the sparkles and open back. How do you feel when you […]
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Dress Designer: CB Couture Dress Boutique: Town & Country Bridal Shoes: Badgley Mischka Hair: Shelbi Prior Makeup: Victoria Alexis Was this the dress you initially thought you’d wear for your wedding? I knew I wanted a silk gown, so not wanting lace dropped my options down to 12 out of 100’s of dresses. I wanted a […]
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Color Palette: Blush, Primrose, Rosewater, and Navy What three adjectives best describe your wedding? Romantic, Exciting, Joyful Tell us about your wedding venue(s) and why you chose to get married there. We decided to get married at St. John’s Cathedral because we have both always loved that church. It is so beautiful and as a […]
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Kristen has a love for activity, fun..and a fear of missing out (#fomo)! So after a little over five years of dating her love Steve, he didn’t have to twist her arm the night he asked if she’d like to “go out with friends!” On the way, they stopped at his dad’s house. Steve hid the […]
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In December of last year, Callie + Jacob spent Christmas decorating their tree together. It’s a sentimental and special time for them and something that they anticipate doing every year. Not only is the act of decorating a sentimental time, but the ornaments are as well. Callie actually has every ornament her mom has given […]
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When they first moved to SC Dave wanted to buy a boat. So he would send Catherine photos of boats…and which boat he wanted to buy. One day…she sent him a photo of a ring that SHE would like, and told him that she’d much rather that. 🙂 Come to find out, he saved the […]
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Holly + Neil were a part of her dad’s adventure to take a trian ride from New Orleans to Chicago…and Chicago to Montana. But what Holly didn’t realize is that she and Neil would be soon starting a whole new adventure of their own. When they arrived in Montana, she and Neil took a car […]
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Lindsey + Justin originally met through the University of Louisiana’s Greek system. He was a pike and she was a KD. They love spending their time at UL sporting events, concerts and whatever other event allows them to spend time together. They are each other’s best friends and if you’re privileged to spend just a […]
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Get ready. Because this bridal session was AWESOME. Everything from the lighting to the location…the dress, and MOST importantly…the bride! Lindsey is super laid-back and really allowed me to be creative with her session. She looked absolutely beautiful in her wedding dress and I was honored to have had the opportunity to photograph her session. […]
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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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