welcome to
Here you will find a variety of inspiration, educational content for photographers and a mix of personal content as well as updates on what we're currently photographing.
Inspiration and Lovely Details
Holly + Neil were a part of her dad’s adventure to take a trian ride from New Orleans to Chicago…and Chicago to Montana. But what Holly didn’t realize is that she and Neil would be soon starting a whole new adventure of their own. When they arrived in Montana, she and Neil took a car […]
read post
Surprising Erika was always part of the plan…the hard part was executing it so that she’d be completely clueless about the proposal. Jason did an awesome job of keeping the secret, even going as far as creating a fake email to invite Jason & Erika to an “entrepreneur party” in Las Vegas. The location for […]
Read More
Lindsey + Justin originally met through the University of Louisiana’s Greek system. He was a pike and she was a KD. They love spending their time at UL sporting events, concerts and whatever other event allows them to spend time together. They are each other’s best friends and if you’re privileged to spend just a […]
Read More
Getting to know these wonderful couples is a huge part of why I love photographing weddings. I feel very blessed to work with so many laid-back, open minded, creative, and down to earth personalities. My clients love photography and the arts….and just enjoy life. The brides I work with are loved whole-heartedly by their husbands […]
Read More
2013 was an incredible year. I grew in SO many ways and was introduced to a whole new crew of AWESOME clients. I am incredibly thankful for each of them, for not only trusting me but for letting me in. I feel like I’ve walked away from last year with 35 new couples that I […]
Read More
On this 750th blog post…I thought it’d be fun to announce the launch of the new blog design. But before I begin diving into the things I love so much about the new design, I would like to give a HUGE thank you to Tyler and his team at Pixelbrush Studios. They are a local […]
Read More
Kourtni + Scott’s paths first crossed on the campus where they’d eventually wed. They were both involved in UL athletics. Scott was playing football for the University and Kourtni was cheering. Being involved in the athletic program brought them together via mutual friends and hangouts…when Scott began to notice Kourtni time and time again. And […]
Read More
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 […]
Read More
It was a normal day for Sara and Garrett…or at least that’s what Sara thought. She woke up planning to clean and just take care of a few daily activities…when her ADORABLE yorkee Madison slowly (so slowly) walked toward her with her engagement ring attached to her tiny puppy back. 🙂 ….So, as you can […]
Read More
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 […]
READ THE POST
More from Around the Site
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 […]
READ THE POST
More from Around the Site
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, […]
READ THE POST
More from Around the Site
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 […]
READ THE POST
More from Around the Site
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 […]
READ THE POST
More from Around the Site
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 […]
READ THE POST
More from Around the Site
On the Air
The Mistakes Make Magic podcast is a podcast designed to give wedding photographers and creative entrepreneurs entertainment and lessons learned.
Whether we are blending into the event experience or assisting to find the best light, the wedding day is where we create authentic and emotion-filled moments.
Bushwick master cleanse waistcoat, everyday carry chillwave la croix.
It's not easy balancing all the things, especially as a wedding photographer. When you're a passion-driven person, it's hard. I can relate to this which is why I'm dedicated to helping photographers strike that perfect balance between work and personal life.