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Amy + Nick’s proposal story is nothing short of dreamy. While on a weekend getaway to Lake Travis, Nick then surprised Amy with a trip to Colarado (the place they started dating). She had no idea…and they took off the next day! While in Denver, they woke up to hike Horsetooth Mountain…and as they got to 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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Every year for Christmas, Paige travels to Roanoke Virginia to visit with her family. Paul has been before but this past year, he told Paige he was unable to make the trip. Although disappointed, Paige packed her things and prepared for the trip. Paige + Paul had discussed their future together, but she was so […]
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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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Super Bowl weekend, during Justin’s birthday dinner, things changed for Addie and Justin. There in that private room, after 8 years of growing together, Justin asked Addie to be his wife. Because in that 8 years, their love had been tested. Even during Justin’s time in Iraq, their love survived. While he was away, Justin […]
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It was just another day away from the fashion industry in New York. She packed her bags, grabbed her plane ticket and headed to the airport. Flying is on her list of top fears, but with the wedding being that very weekend in Louisiana, she had no other option. During her lay-over in D.C., she […]
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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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