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I recently had the honor of working with stationery designer Val Marie Paper on a special launch of her three newest prayer journals! Since the last photoshoot, where we documented her prayer journal, bags, and mason jars we’ve gotten together again for the most recent release! Val created a Marriage and Pregnancy Journal…and her sister Natalie […]
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Val Marie Paper is not only the designer and producer of beautiful wedding stationery, but also the creator of fun and fabulous everyday products! Her products range from prayer journals to spiraled notebooks, totes, bags, mason jars and more! Val and I always have so much fun together; even though we’re working hard…we laugh lots! <3 […]
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Val Marie Paper and I just finished our third annual stationery shoot! The stationery shoot days always prove to be challenging, but fulfilling. I’m consistently inspired by what Val comes up with in her designs and blown away by her discipline: Even as a new mom, she manages to accomplish so much! Val’s stationery suites are […]
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It’s a fresh start to a 2014 and it seems like everyone is in the position of goal setting (and hopefully goal achieving). 🙂 When Val of Val Marie Paper asked me to put together a post for the New Year, I knew this was the topic I wanted to focus on. I’m also in the […]
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Valerie is SO thoughtful…and incredibly talented. I feel honored to have worked with her on photographic projects in the past…and recently on the photographing of her prayer journals. Because you see….Valerie is constantly in prayer. In fact every month for the past few months she’s reached out to me for prayer requests. It makes my […]
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I can’t believe that December is here. I grew up loving the month of December…it reminds me of being home in our living room. We would listen to Christmas music and decocorate our home. It’s one of the few months that I can slip on my boots and scarfand bundle up next to an outdoor […]
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I feel like I said this last month…..but NOVEMBER is my favorite backdrop so far!!! I’ve been shooting so much film lately and there’s just something about the results that make me happy. But you know what’s REALLY sad? I took this photo not too long ago…and I cannot even remember where! My memory is […]
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It’s another collaboration with Val Marie Paper…and I adore this month’s backdrop! We’ve been doing these desktop backdrops for one entire year now…and I love covering my computer with this goodness. This image was taken on my recent trip to San Francisco for Natalie + Will’s anniversary session. While there, I had the opportunity visit […]
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Collaborating with Val Marie Paper is always a treat. She’s always carrying a positive attitude and I truly enjoy her company. Next month it will be one FULL year since we started putting out the desktop backdrops and I look forward to it every month. It’s a surprise for me as well because although I […]
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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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