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Dress Designer: Maggie Sottero Boutique: A-Net’s Hair Stylist: Marae Creduer Abshire Makeup Artist: Lauren Luquette Accessories: Dillard’s Was this the dress you originally thought you’d wear for your wedding? Yes. I was looking for something lace and simple. It’s exactly what I was looking for. It was the 3rd dress I tried on.ope! I thought I would […]
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..SO HONORED, Acadiana!!!!! My business was voted “Best in Wedding & Event Photographers” in Lafayette Area (LA) Locals Love Us!!! THANK YOU, thank you to everyone for your votes…and HUGE thank you to Amelia, Haylei, and Brad for being so integral to the success of my business!!! I couldn’t do it without you or the […]
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This is my last 2013 review blogpost, looking back at the WEDDINGS of last year. All I can say is WOW. In 2013, I began shooting film, traveled to new places, and met so many new and wonderful people. I laughed and I cried…(sometimes over sad moments, sometimes over happy times, and sometimes over those […]
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Collaborating with Val Marie Paper is always a treat. She’s always carrying a positive attitude and I truly enjoy her company. Next month it will be one FULL year since we started putting out the desktop backdrops and I look forward to it every month. It’s a surprise for me as well because although I […]
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Mitch spent quite some time choosing Ellie’s ring and unknowingly chose one of the three rings she dreamed of one day receiving from the Mitch. Mitch asked Ellie out on a date to the beautiful grounds of Rip Van Winkle Gardens. So, Ellie bought a new outfit and they hopped in together to drive to […]
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Recently, I’ve found myself having more and more conversations about what I do…but not in the sense of the camera, but in the realm of relationships. When I speak about photography, I always tend to gravitate toward the specialness of my occupation in terms of love and life. Shooting, for me….is a challenge. Not only […]
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Working with Rebecca has been like working with a friend. She’s kind and extremely sweet; trusting, yet decisive. 🙂 It’s been so much fun getting to know her and work with she and James for the past year or so. Rebecca’s been SO excited about the wedding since DAY 1…and now, she and James are […]
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A person is defined not only by how they appear, what they wear, and the words they say, but by their actions, their personality…and all that comes from within. When I think of Bevon, I think of a woman who is beautiful. By obvious measure, she is breathtaking…perfect complexion, a beautiful/flawless smile, the perfect nose […]
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Who would thought she would meet the love of her life in the 7th grade? Both members of the 1st Baptist Church, they met at the Solid Rock Cafe (the youth portion of their church that hung out together on Saturdays and Sundays). Rob, being a bit older at the time, knew that he liked […]
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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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It's not easy balancing all the things, especially as a wedding photographer. When you're a passion-driven person, it's hard. I can relate to this which is why I'm dedicated to helping photographers strike that perfect balance between work and personal life.