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It’s always SO much fun photographing families here in this beautiful city!! For this family portrait session, Bailey took her family to the French Quarter! Needless to say it was SO much fun…we even wrapped the session with ice cream!
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Rae and Michael met 5 years ago on Christmas night! They had plenty of mutual friends, but this was their first chance to get to know each other and the rest was fate! Last Christmas, Michael asked Rae to cancel her plans for the weekend and not ask questions! He surprised Rae with a last […]
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If you could sum up your wedding in three words, what would they be? Classy, Festive, Loving Tell us about your wedding venue(s) and why you chose to get married there. We liked the character (rustic, lots of wood, naturally beautiful) that was already part of the venue. It was one of the more masculine […]
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Matthew and Brooke met in law school and were so thankful to have each other to make law school a little more bearable. After law school, and surviving the grueling Louisiana State Bar, Brooke moved to New Orleans to take a job while Matthew stayed in Baton Rouge. Of course, moving away from each other […]
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If you could sum up your wedding in three words, what would they be? Fun, Energetic, Authentic Tell us about your wedding venue(s) and why you chose to get married there. We were in the process of picking where we would have our destination wedding. I started looking up unique wedding venues and stumbled up […]
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Tina and Will met seven years ago on the volleyball court. Tina’s friend, Kourtney, had asked if she wanted to play with her and two other guys she knew. But, “team building” was the extent of Tina and Will’s relationship at the time. About three years later, a mutual friend knocked some sense into Will and told […]
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If you could sum up your wedding in three words, what would they be? Clean, Modern, Elegant Tell us about your wedding venue(s) and why you chose to get married there. We chose Trinity Episcopal Church because of its beautiful and romantic chapel. We chose Il Mercato because it was a unique and historic building […]
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Planning our wedding was something I did subconsciously over the eight years leading up to the wedding a a result of owning and running my own photography business. Every time I saw or photographed something I did or didn’t love, I took a mental note. When it came time to plan our own wedding, five […]
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Dress Designer: Devon – Theia Boutique : Fabulous Frocks – Shreveport Florals: Nola Flora Accessories: Baldwins Jewelers – Ruston Hair: Ali Vasquez Makeup: Lynna Vo Was this the dress you initially thought you’d wear for your wedding? Yes! In my heart, I knew I wanted something simple and effortless. It was hard to look beyond the glitz and glam of […]
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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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