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If you could sum up your wedding in three words, what would they be? Elegant, Celebratory and Ethereal Tell us about your wedding venue(s) and why you chose to get married there. We live in Washington DC and knew we wanted to get married in New Orleans. Laura grew up there and we both love […]
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Dress Boutique: A-Nets Shoes: Kate Spade Hair: Jacie Legere Makeup: Michelle Simon Tell Me About Your Dress! Why did you choose this look? I think the look chose me! My mom and I ventured out to find bridesmaids’ dresses when it started pouring, so we decided to “kill time” and look at gowns. It seemed like as we […]
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Matt had planned a “graduation trip” for Leah to Orange Beach. This was his present to her for finishing dental hygiene school! They arrived on Sunday morning and spent the day together. Monday, their friends arrived. The week was just perfect. On Friday night, they all decided to take photos on the beach at sunset. […]
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Louisiana weather is extremely unpredictable, especially in the Spring. What started out as a cloudy/overcast day turned into sunshine as we began photographing Amelie’s bridals. We began the session at The Victorian Plantation. Amelie loved the courtyard and green spaces; we then moved over to a special place for this bride: When Amelie was younger she learned to […]
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After having photographed Jacy’s sister Adele, it was a true honor being asked to photograph Jacy! She’s very sweet, confident and absolutely gorgeous. ……She made my job easy! 🙂 We photographed Jacy’s bridals on a beautiful day at Acadian Village. The gardens were in bloom and the color of the azaleas that time of year […]
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There were seven houses that separated my house from hers. I knew this because I’d count them every time I’d walk over in excited anticipation of our hangouts! She was not only my neighbor but my friend and I can remember SO many memories from my childhood shared with this sweet soul. As we get older, […]
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It’s not often that I photograph bridals post-wedding but I was excited to have the opportunity to do this for Alexis! Because the wedding had passed, we were carefree in regards to her dress and …her husband could join us! It was a beautiful day at Audubon Park and I had a wonderful time photographing […]
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In 2006, Ryan + Kyle’s journey began. It was their senior trip in Mexico and both of their high schools decided to travel to the same location! It was their first time crossing paths and little did they know it wasn’t the last. Years later they met again and this time, the timing was right. […]
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All I can say about Ellen’s look…is WOW. She was a stunning bride and a TRUE delight to work with!!!! Ellen’s vintage look really suited her beautifully. The way her lace fitted gown parted into a V in the back, the sleeves, the draping around her shoulders, and the fit! AHHH. LOVE. <3 I had […]
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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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