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Color Palette: Neutral Earth Tones What three adjectives best describe your wedding? Fun : Warm : Natural Tell us about your wedding venue(s) and why you chose to get married there. I saw a photo of this venue from a family friend’s wedding, and I immediately fell in love with it. The view was just […]
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Amanda + Patrick met at a reception on Capital Hill. At the time, Amanda had plans to attend law school…as did Patrick! Not only did they connect instantly but also had intentions of attending the same law school! Most relationships are challenged through the years especially with the hardships and discipline of school but according to this […]
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It’s been awhile since I’ve had the opportunity to photograph at one of my favorite modern venues: The Louisiana State Museum. I love the combination of concrete and glass and the open entrance area as well. It doesn’t hurt that the architecture frames the Old State Capitol, either. 😉 Amanda chose to photograph her bridals […]
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Based on the fact that I chose the Louisiana State Museum for a recent personal shoot, I’d say I’m slightly biased toward the venue. 🙂 When Alida and I started talking about venues in Baton Rouge to shoot her bridals, the Louisiana State Museum was the first to come to mind. Alida, being the trusting […]
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It’s a venue made of steel, concrete, and glass. And event director, Ashley Pierce, creates an entire environment at the Louisiana State Museum in Baton Rouge that’s ideal for the modern bride. The environment is not only beautiful but fun, organized, and well put together. After photographing Katy Ryan’s bridal session there I was looking […]
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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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