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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? Loving, blissful, and fun Tell us about your wedding venue(s) and why you chose to get married there. I’ve always thought Most Blessed Sacrament was one of the most beautiful churches in Baton Rouge. I may be biased though, since I […]
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Ashley and Scott met just before their freshman year of college, and immediately clicked. Seven years later, and they have been inseparable ever since! One rainy Sunday night, Ashley and Scott were driving around looking at Christmas lights near the LSU area. As they were driving around, Scott started driving towards the park where he […]
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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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Just think…here we are, all of these people, on this earth with a million/gazillion (<--I think that's a word) ideas, thoughts, feelings, emotions, stories, and dreams. Yet, together we make these incredible interactions, we develop relationships and we affect each other.
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The saying goes, ” You can’t choose your family.” But the truth is, if I was given the opportunity, I’d pick the family that I already have. This past weekend I was blessed to see the youngest of my two brothers, his wife, my parents, and my Mama Nita. And it inspired this post:
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There are a few things in life that I can rely on…that never change and always remain the same. And in the 25 years that I have been on this earth one thing has NEVER changed. The Celebration of Christmas at our home. The ONLY difference this year was that Brad was there….which only made […]
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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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