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There are some people in the world that exude joy, grace, and poise; Elizabeth is one of those people. She’s not only beautiful on the outside, but on the inside as well…and since getting to know Elizabeth for her wedding I feel that I have gained a new friend. <3 I had the pleasure of working […]
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Color Palette: graphite gray, blush, ivory What three adjectives best describe your wedding? traditional, fresh, personal Tell us about your wedding venue(s) and why you chose to get married there. My family attends Fatima church (dad’s a deacon there), so the ceremony site was a no-brainer. We have a great relationship with Fr. Russo, the […]
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Dress Designer: Leanne Marshall Dress Boutique: Blanc Bridal Shoes: BHLDN Accessories: Francesca’s Hair/Makeup: Stephanie Hogan Tell Me About Your Dress! Why did you choose this look? I was envisioning an all lace, fitted dress. I knew that I wanted some sort of an open or lace back, but was open to trying anything. I was drawn […]
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Color Palette: peach, green, grey, navy, cameo pink What three adjectives best describe your wedding? Joyful, vintage-inspired, classic New Orleans Tell us about your wedding venue(s) and why you chose to get married there. We knew right away that the perfect place for us to be married was at Holy Name of Jesus on St. […]
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Dress Designer: Sottero and Midgley Dress Boutique: A-Nets Veil: Her Mother’s Accessories: Pearls from her brother; birthstone ring from her mother Makeup: Lesley Chauvin Hair: Chris Rhodes Was this the dress you initially thought you’d wear for your wedding? Yes. I always had a lace dress in mind for my wedding! I knew I wasn’t going […]
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Meagan says Scott is awesome at surprises. But I’m sure that none topped the surprise she received when he proposed. Scott planned a trip for the two of them. Destined to find a unique location to propose they traveled to Grant Teton National Park where Scott had hired a photographer to document the event. He […]
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Rehearsal dinners are such a unique and lovely occasion. It’s a room full of the couples’ closest friends and family…sharing in the excitement of their marriage with food, drinks and toasts. Most rehearsal dinners, like Katie + Brent’s, have a slideshow of favorite memories to culminate the event and lots of laughter and tears. Katie […]
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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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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.