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A beautiful botanical bridal session at Windrush Gardens in Baton Rouge!
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A lovely shoot in downtown New Orleans followed by a small but beautiful ceremony at Antoine’s Restaurant!
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Dress Designer: Angel Rivera Boutique: Kinsley James Couture Bridal Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell Florist: Root Floral Design Hair Stylist: Courtney Fontenot Makeup Artist: Mindy Billeaud Was this the dress you initially thought you’d wear for your wedding? No! I always thought I would love a strapless, full lace, mermaid style dress but completely changed my mind once I tried my […]
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It’s kind of neat that I can write about Scott and Rachel’s proposal… because I was there! Rachel has been a part of our family for SO long now…it’s awesome that they are going to be making it officially official this year at their destination wedding! The day Scott and Rachel closed on their house, […]
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If you could sum up your wedding in three words, what would they be? Elegant, Celebratory and Ethereal Tell us about your wedding venue(s) and why you chose to get married there. We live in Washington DC and knew we wanted to get married in New Orleans. Laura grew up there and we both love […]
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Andrew and Jenny met on a typical Louisiana Saturday night in Baton Rouge, LA. Since their very first night together, Jenny says she immediately felt that “spark.” The next day, they went for pizza and that’s how it all began. Jenny and Andrew have now been together for over two and a half years and feel they couldn’t […]
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Nata and Meagan met in New Orleans at Ochsner Hospital. After dating a few years, they decided to go to school together where without him Meagan says she would not have been able to make it. 🙂 They have since graduated, and moved back to New Orleans where they started their lives together! They are each other’s […]
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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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