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If you could sum up your wedding in three words, what would they be? Special, fun and happiness Tell us about your wedding venue(s) and why you chose to get married there. Our Lady of Fatima is where we first met in the 8th grade — it brought our journey full circle to get married […]
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If you could sum up your wedding in three words, what would they be? Classic, Lively, Memorable Tell us about your wedding venue(s) and why you chose to get married there. Blair and I both attended Our Lady of Fatima school, so the church was a fitting, familiar and comfortable setting for both of us. […]
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If you could sum up your wedding in three words, what would they be? Beautiful, personal, and loving Tell us about your wedding venue(s) and why you chose to get married there. We chose Rip Van Winkle Gardens because the venue is just breathtaking! Getting married under the oak tree on the lake was like […]
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If you could sum up your wedding in three words, what would they be? Romantic, Dramatic, Intimate Tell us about your wedding venue(s) and why you chose to get married there. I was looking for ways to make an outdoor venue work in August. We had to get married in August because of my school […]
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Color Palette: Burgundy, Brown, Creme What adjectives best describe your wedding? “New Orleans” rustic elegance Tell us about your wedding venue(s) and why you chose to get married there. St. Martin de Tours Catholic Church is over 250 years old. It is the church I was raised in, made all my sacraments, and dreamed of […]
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Color Palette: Blue and White Talavera Pottery Inspired with Bright Colors What three adjectives best describe your wedding? Lively, Fun and Truly Blessed! Tell us about your wedding venue(s) and why you chose to get married there. The ceremony was at Saint Mary Magdalen, a Church that was important to both Robert and I since that’s […]
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Color Palette: Navy and Blush What three adjectives best describe your wedding? Collaborative, Once-in-a-Lifetime, Festive Tell us about your wedding venue(s) and why you chose to get married there. Growing up both Catholic we knew we wanted a church wedding. Starting our lives in Washington together gave us the opportunity to start our marriage at […]
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Getting Ready Location: The Caldwell House Ceremony: St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church Reception: Magdalen Place Catering: Shucks! Florals: Kim Veillon and Cathy Villien Wedding/Groom’s Cake: Heidi Broussard Event Rentals: Party Central Transportation: Party Time Trolley Ceremony Music: Tommy Guidry (organist) | Heather Hand (vocalist) Tommy Benoit (violinist) | Ray Theaux (timpanist) | Jared Gray (trumpeter) […]
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Event Planner/Florist: Kelly Taylor Ceremony Location: Trio Plantation Catering/Groom’s Cake: Chef Pat Nolan Rentals: Party Central Wedding Cake: Tuleta Sasser Wedding Dress: Martina Liana; Happily Ever After Wedding Shoes: Monola Blahnik Bridal Accessories: Family emeralds of my mother, grandmother, and aunt Makeup Artist: Brandi Zito Bride’s Hair: Kelly Gregory-Rain Salon Groom’s Apparel: FWI Bridesmaid’s Dresses: Dessy Ceremony Music: […]
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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.