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When Lindsey first reach out to me, I wasn’t sure if we were going to have the opportunity to work together. But Lindsey and I worked together to make it happen!!! At one point, Lindsey mentioned that they would even be willing to change their date just to work together! 🙂 I’m soo happy that everything […]
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When I first met Caty, I was photographing her cousin’s wedding. There’s usually one bridesmaid that I’ll really connect with at a wedding. They’ll help to keep me in the loop with the schedule and inform me of how things are going with the bride. They’re usually the closest bridesmaid to the bride and the […]
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Summer has been a bridesmaid in three of my past weddings (including maid-of-honor in her sister’s). Over the years I’ve gotten to know her sweet and kind personality and couldn’t have been more honored or excited when she contacted me to photograph HER wedding!!! Summer and Lucas have been together for quite some time and […]
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It’s funny how you meet people, interact with them…and then one day, you’re shooting their wedding. 😉 Or…at least that’s what happened with my friendship with Emily + Derek! I’ve known Emily only in passing as we were neighbors for quite some time. And I never would have thought that one day, I’d be photographing […]
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Meagan LOOOVVEESSS chapstick. She also LLLOOOOOVVVESSS Clay. So, what better proposal for Meagan than to bring those two things together? 😉 Aside from the fact that Meagan always has chapstick, she also ALWAYS opens her birthday presents early. So, Clay really relied on these small details he knew about Meagan to plan the perfect proposal. […]
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Britny’s friend, Anne had the idea to introduce Britny and Erich long before they actually met. Britny was never really for the idea of being setup. However, fate had its way with these two and when they did finally meet…their connection was instant. Over the years, Britny and Erich have found a friend and a […]
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It was December of last year and Shelby + Jake made plans to attend the UL Bowl Game. With Jake being an avid LSU fan, it made attending the game an even bigger deal! Shelby’s entire family was in attendance but no one knew that a proposal was coming except for her parents and her […]
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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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Although it was Kate’s idea to travel to Chicago, she had no idea Nick would propose there. It was a super cold and windy evening……(Cold weather must follow them because the day of their engagements was FREEZING as well!!!) …….Nick planned dinner for them on the 95th floor of the Hancock Building. There was an […]
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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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