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Jennifer + David met at a “Welcome Back” dinner for mutual friends in 2010. They arrived at Tsunami where they grabbed seats across the table from each other. After David ordered escolar as an appetizer, Jennifer chimed in that it was a good choice….so they decided to split it. And they spent the rest of […]
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Ryan mentioned to Natalie time and time again that when he proposed, he would work really hard to surprise her! According to Natalie, it was 100% accomplished. She was SO surprised! One thing Natalie + Ryan love to do is travel. So, on their recent vacation to Florida, Ryan invited Natalie’s family for a nice, quiet […]
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For Alexis + Jarret, this special time in their lives has been eight years in the making! During Alexis’s recent graduation, as she received her diploma and walked toward Jarret he was there waiting on one knee. Alexis + Jarret have such a sweet chemistry and a perfect balance. I really enjoyed spending the afternoon […]
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Several years ago, Chrissy and I met through our boyfriends. Chrissy and I would spend time hanging out while they’d play music. Chrissy would arrive (always so fashionable) with her knitting bag in hand…and eventually, I wanted to take part as well! Over the next few months, not only did I learn to knit but I […]
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It’s been five yrs since Andrea + Thomas first met and this November, Thomas decided it was time to make things official. Thomas began his proposal to Andrea by driving in from out of town to pick her up from work. They made plans to spend the evening together so he took her to the town square in […]
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Just before they left for their trip to Chicago, I worked with Alyssa for the first time. She’s an incredible wedding planner in the Lafayette area so I was super excited for the opportunity to collaborate on our styled shoot! That afternoon, in the hustle and bustle of the day we talked about life…and relationships. […]
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A week in advance of her golden birthday, Josh made a trip to the French Quarter to speak with a caricature artist. He wanted to surprise Jessica and knew with a proposal like he was planning, she’d have no idea. The day of her birthday they made arrangements to attend a casual festival. So Jessica […]
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366 days after Ryan + Melissa’s first encounter at the hospital where Melissa worked, Ryan proposed. It was in the middle of the dance floor at his grandmother’s 80th birthday party, in front of SO many friends and family, that he asked Melissa to be his wife. The start of their relationship and their proposal […]
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After 6.5 years of getting to know one another, establishing a strong friendship and foundation for their relationship, Brent decided that it was time for him to ask Katie to be his wife. He packed a bag and picked Katie up from her parents home for a surprise that she would never forget. As if […]
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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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