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Allison attended the showing of a film where Peter happened to be! Peter had been a part of the film (on the production side) and Allison, being a talented artist as well, had just finished a documentary of her own. Allison and Peter ended up at a crawfish boil for the film where Peter came […]
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I first crossed paths with Allison while studying architecture at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. From the first day, I was quickly introduced to her extreme talent and attention to detail…specifically regarding video. Allison and her team worked with our unit of graduate students to create a short promotional film in an effort to […]
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In life…our paths run parallel. But sometimes, these paths wind and turn and cross each other. For Kelli + Michael, when their paths crossed, it would change their lives forever. Kelli + Michael met through her sister’s husband. He is best friends with Michael and when Kelli moved into Michael’s apartment complex, they were introduced.ย They […]
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In the midst of posting about recent travel adventures, I was excited to open my email to this exciting news:ย Jency + Tristan’s wedding is being featured today on A Paper Proposal! Sarah Kohler launched A Paper Proposal in November of 2010 in order to help brides find inspiration and to show them those “unforgettable moments.” […]
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The day spent with Miranda photographing her bridal session was perfect! We arrived at Nottoway Plantation, both giddy with excitement to begin the shoot. The location was absolutely beautiful and Miranda…even more beautiful! ๐ ๐ ๐ She laced up the corset back of her wedding gown, the dress that was all she ever wanted in […]
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Second shooting gives me the opportunity to see the wedding from a different perspective, to be an obvserver and placed in new situations. I am able to spend time with the groom ย and his groomsmen, see the bride moments before the ceremony begins, and shoot opposite the first or primary shooter. Lyle Brocota contacted me […]
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Weddings take a lot of planning. They take much thought, lots of effort, and SOO much care and love. Not only love in regards to the couple and their love for each other, but also the love given to every detail, and every plan meant to make the day memorable. Anne Baudouin (Emily’s mother), Emily, […]
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It was Ryan’s Fraternity bid day….but Miranda swears she doesn’t remember. Ryan never forgets….he never forgets seeing her for the first time. After bid day, they saw each other a few times after and she never left his thoughts. While working away from home, a friend of his mentioned that she was interested. Somehow between […]
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As Summar + Stewart held each other for their final dance of the night I couldn’t help but think that the lyrics could not have been any more fitting. anyone…and I mean ANYONE who knows these two would agree. The lyrics read: “Let it be said of us, while we walked among the living. Let […]
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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 canโt 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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