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Brittany is Brock’s best friend. Brock is Brittany’s best friend. They assured the other…that they didn’t have a choice. 🙂 The connection between these two is unreal! I observe lots of couples as I photograph them. And what really stood out for Brock and Brittany is their comfort level around each other. When we first […]
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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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Rachel had just had her wisdom teeth removed but Eric couldn’t wait another moment. The ring had arrived and he knew it was the time. Eric proposed to Rachel with the gold ring of her dreams at his parents’ house. It was in the exact exact spot that he’d first told her he loved her […]
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Drake proposed to Madeline at L’auberge Baton Rouge the weekend after her birthday! The day of their engagement, he took her shopping…but what she didn’t know was that his parents were back at the hotel decorating for them! After a fun day together, Drake took Madeline back to the hotel where he opened the door to […]
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Growing up, I always looked up to my cousin, Michelle. And to see Michelle with her fiance’ Sam really has been such an awesome experience! I am so happy that she found someone who compliments her so wonderfully! They are truly compatible with one another! Initially, we had scheduled Michelle + Sam’s engagements a few weeks […]
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It’s been seven years. And this past year, Kevin bought a bottle of champagne for Lauren’s birthday. They decided they’d save it for when they got engaged…so they continued holding onto the bottle until that special day came. Initially, at the time of the proposal (because Lauren wasn’t expecting it) she was upset that Kevin […]
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They’d promised to wait until after finishing college to get married. They wanted to fulfill their individual goals before transitioning into life as a married couple. So after December passed, the ball started rolling on what was next: their journey to the alter. Kayci + Coby’s engagement began at Hole #9. It was their 6th […]
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The day of their proposal, Lane + Blake arrived at the top of the mountain in Keystone, Colorado. It was SOOO cold, but Blake asked Lane not to put on her gloves or helmet for the family photo. So…as she stood there shivering, waiting for the photo opp, Blake surprised her with a proposal!!! He […]
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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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