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If you could sum up your wedding in three words, what would they be? Minimalist, Emotional, and Personal Tell us about your wedding venue(s) and why you chose to get married there. I have always imagined getting married in the Catholic Church I grew up going to as a little girl- AND that’s exactly what […]
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Color Palette: Taupe, Rose, Ivory, Cream, and Navy What three adjectives best describe your wedding? Romantic, Elegant, Beautiful Tell us about your wedding venue(s) and why you chose to get married there. St. Jude Catholic Church is where we attend mass each week. When we decided to get married in Baton Rouge (where we met and […]
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If you could sum up your wedding in one word, what would it be? Gorgeous! Tell us about your wedding venue(s) and why you chose to get married there. We chose Stone Oak Farms as our venue because we wanted a classy wedding outside with a sunset. We love the outdoors and horses so we […]
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Color Palette: Gray, Gold, Berry, Navy What adjectives best describe your wedding? Modern, Classic, Romantic Tell us about your wedding venue(s) and why you chose to get married there. It was not our first choice (only because we hadn’t thought of it) but when we eventually found it, we could not believe we had not […]
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Color Palette: Pink, Blush What adjectives best describe your wedding? Magical, Timeless, Pre-destined Tell us about your wedding venue(s) and why you chose to get married there. We are both very New Orleans. Ryan and I both love the city (we’re originally from there) so we decided to have something both intimate, special to us, and […]
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Color Palette: Pastel/Spring What adjectives best describe your wedding? Fun, Personal, Endearing Tell us about your wedding venue(s) and why you chose to get married there. Rip Van Winkle Gardens on Jefferson Island is very special to use because that is where we got engaged. We have a photo of the engagement which we displayed at […]
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Ceremony: City Club at River Ranch Florist: Root Floral Design Wedding/Groom’s Cake: Sugar Belle Wedding Dress Designer: Pronovious Wedding Dress Boutique: Town & Country New Orleans Shoes: Badgley Mischka Accessories: Mom’s Sapphire Ring, Bride’s grandmother’s ring, Gift from Groom Bride’s Hair/Makeup: Sara Buteaux Groom’s Apparel: Mary Ellen’s Tux Shop Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Amsale – Sposa Bella Getting […]
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I recently had the pleasure of photographing Root Floral Design‘s Floral Workshop! When we arrived, there was lots of visiting, good food…and a beautiful setup for each attendee to begin their first arrangement. Mia made her introductions and began the class. It was really neat as the photographer for the event to see each person learning […]
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Meagan + Scott met through work a little over three years ago. Their relationship started as a long distance friendship. But after meeting in person, that friendship quickly developed into a lifelong long love . They’ve found their soulmate in one another and since the proposal … they’ve been planning a DREAM wedding. These two have […]
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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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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.