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Inspiration and Lovely Details
What three adjectives best describe your wedding? Elegant, happy and fun Tell us about your wedding venues and why you chose to get married there. We love the cozy feeling of a smaller church. What was your favorite wedding detail? Our handsome/beautiful wedding party! We are blessed to have such amazing family and friends to […]
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If you could sum up your wedding in three words, what would they be? Beautiful, Fun, Perfect Tell us about your wedding venue(s) and why you chose to get married there. Myself, my mom, aunt and half of the bridesmaids went to school at Ursuline Academy. The groom’s sister also went to school there and […]
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It’s Monday morning which means that I can FINALLY post Melissa’s bridals!!!! I love a bride who’s willing to take risks just to ensure that she’s being herself. She’s unafraid to do something just a little different because it’s who she is! That’s Melissa! When Melissa had the idea to travel to Chicot State Park […]
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Ryan mentioned to Natalie time and time again that when he proposed, he would work really hard to surprise her! According to Natalie, it was 100% accomplished. She was SO surprised! One thing Natalie + Ryan love to do is travel. So, on their recent vacation to Florida, Ryan invited Natalie’s family for a nice, quiet […]
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It’s such an honor when the publisher of an online blog sees what I see: The Uniqueness, The Special Nature, and the Beauty of a Couple. I love the love between Melissa and Ryan…and it makes me so happy that Sarah of A Paper Proposal does too! 🙂 Melissa + Ryan’s wedding is just around […]
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366 days after Ryan + Melissa’s first encounter at the hospital where Melissa worked, Ryan proposed. It was in the middle of the dance floor at his grandmother’s 80th birthday party, in front of SO many friends and family, that he asked Melissa to be his wife. The start of their relationship and their proposal […]
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Wedding Ceremony + Catering : Cypress Columns Florist: Heart’s Desire Cake: Sugar Plum Wedding Gown: Maggie Sottero, Chez Lilli Bridal Shoes: Vigotti Bridesmaids Dresses: Bill Levkoff Bride’s Hair: Carol Breaux Bride’s Makeup: Rouge Music: Ron Folse He proposed to her on one knee, with a long letter and a dozen roses. Ryan has a way […]
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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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