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On the morning of her physics exam, Taylor caught Jennifer by surprise. She had been preparing for her test and was completely focused on acing it. But meanwhile, Taylor was completely focused on asking her to be his wife. 🙂 As she buried her nose into the books, Taylor asked her to pause for a […]
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In the words of Emily, their proposal was “awesome.” She had been planning Chris’s surprise 30th birthday party for about five weeks before the actual date, April 17th. She sent out invitations and arranged for his entire family to come in town. The theme was “Cajun Luau” and they had Mexican catering, a margarita machine, […]
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Courtney and Ashley boarded the ship for the Cannon Family Cruise. Ashley had absolutely no idea that Courtney was planning for something even more special than a family vacation! During the trip, as the sun set…Courtney and Ashley explored until they came across a room marked “reserved.” Courtney somehow convinced Ashley to “break the rules” […]
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Carly is a dance teacher; and aside from spending her time with her students…she enjoys spending time with her fiance’ Don! Don is the same; He may be passionate about LSU and sports but even more so, he loves his future wife! <3 In June of this year, Don took Carly to Audubon Park where […]
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After a day of work, Kaylin walked in to find her love and best friend Matt! So they sat together and after catching up on the day, their conversation transitioned to their relationship, and Matt playfully asked Kaylin what she would want in a proposal. (He was quick to assure her it wouldn’t be happening “anytime soon”, […]
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Michelle was at home decorating for Christmas. She was feeling a little under the weather so instead of going to dinner with friends that evening, they decided to stay in. Grant was looking forward to relaxing after a golf game and Michelle was excited to take it easy. She described what happend next as a sort of […]
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After having met Jake, it makes total sense that he created a technologically savvy AND beautiful way to surprise Andi during her proposal. Together, Andi + Jake found the perfect ring but Jake still managed to catch Andi off guard when he asked her to be his wife. They were home when she found herself […]
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I never had to ask Amelia + Jeremy to describe their engagement story…because I was a part of it. It will forever be stored in my memory bank as an unforgettable moment. It’s crazy think that Amelia and I met just about four short years ago, and she’s now such a huge part of my life. […]
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Mary + David are truly a couple in love…basically a walking romance novel. 🙂 After crossing paths initially through their careers, Mary and David are now each other’s best friend and soul mate. Mary likes to describe she and David as simple…with a love for life and spending time together. They enjoy cooking and taking care of […]
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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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