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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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Louisiana weather is extremely unpredictable, especially in the Spring. What started out as a cloudy/overcast day turned into sunshine as we began photographing Amelie’s bridals. We began the session at The Victorian Plantation. Amelie loved the courtyard and green spaces; we then moved over to a special place for this bride: When Amelie was younger she learned to […]
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Kristen has a love for activity, fun..and a fear of missing out (#fomo)! So after a little over five years of dating her love Steve, he didn’t have to twist her arm the night he asked if she’d like to “go out with friends!” On the way, they stopped at his dad’s house. Steve hid the […]
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It was Mother’s Day in New Orleans…but it was also the day Davis would propose. Together they looked for rings, even narrowed it down to Lien’s favorite two. But they agreed a surprise would be fun. So, Davis would choose and proposal when he was ready. Later than evening (not even a full 24 hours […]
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Last weekend, Lane married the love of her life. As she walked down the aisle in a gorgeous fitted lace gown, Blake fought back the tears. It was a beautiful day and I cannot wait to share images in the upcoming weeks! Lane and I first came into contact through past clients of mine/close friends of […]
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It’s hard to believe the wedding festivities have ALREADY come and gone…and I believe we all loved EVERY moment of this past year. Before I dive in, if you haven’t had the chance to check out Chrissy + Bryn’s engagements, I feel like we should start there. In this previous post, I talk a little […]
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Chelsey + Robert met in Peabody Hall…the place where 5.5 years later he would propose. In fact, not only did he bring Chelsey back to the spot they met for that proposal but he brought with him her yellow diamond engagement ring. This ring was chosen specifically because “yellow means friendship” and they wholeheartedly believe […]
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There are so many things that make this post unique:::: So, I’ll start with that which is most personal to me….my friendship with Erin. Erin was my first friend in college. We had both embarked on the journey of architectural school and immediately clicked. Although we would be considered by some as opposite in ways, […]
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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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