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Kathryn and Zach nailed their engagement session in City Park in New Orleans.
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Whit and I discussed posing, and she wanted to keep things casual and natural. When approaching a portrait session, I feel like it’s so important to make each session a representation of who you are as a couple. Major props to Whit and Brandon for not only knowing what looks and feels like them but […]
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Victoria and Austin had such a classic engagement session in one of my favorite locations in New Orleans, City Park.
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The rain didn’t stop Gabby and Aaron from looking stunning for their engagement session. Instead, they embraced it and looked completely natural and oh so in love.
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Mollie and Thomas were born and raised in Louisiana, but they traveled all the way to Texas to meet. It was July 4, 2012 … and it’s quite possible they “saw fireworks” when they met. 😉 Since meeting, they have been inseparable! They bought a house and a boat and then the ring followed shortly thereafter: […]
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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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Randon’s favorite vacation location is Disney world. So, what better location to propose than that? He took Jena to his favorite resort: Port of Orleans, Riverside then suggest they take a carriage ride around the plantations. For the entire vacation up to that point, he continuously wanted selfies. So he asked the driver to to […]
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May 17, 2014. This was the day Josh asked Allie to be his wife. His birthday is May 8th and hers is May 19th…so they decided to celebrate their birthdays together (or so she thought). Josh suggested they go to one of their favorites restaurants, Texas de Brazil. She was under the impression they were […]
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Amenah and Luke met during her time working as a summer clerk at his law firm. They were friends at first (Amenah thought Luke was one of the most genuine individuals she’d ever met!) And months after her clerkship ended, a mutual friend shared that Luke asked often how she was doing! Over the next […]
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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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