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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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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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Val Marie Paper and I just finished our third annual stationery shoot! The stationery shoot days always prove to be challenging, but fulfilling. I’m consistently inspired by what Val comes up with in her designs and blown away by her discipline: Even as a new mom, she manages to accomplish so much! Val’s stationery suites are […]
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At some point in my years of studying architecture, I fell in love with modern design and urban spaces. I imagined one day being in a place where I could walk everywhere, all the while observing the tiny nuances of a city: public transportion, diverse culture and people, public parks, dogs on leashes and historical […]
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Yesterday, I flew to St. Louis for my first ever course…of my own….at this year’s FotoChaos event. Was I scared? Absolutely. Did I have a few mini panic attacks? For sure. But did I survive? Yes. And did I enjoy it? Without a doubt!!! Ryan Brown and his FotoChaos team were absolutely incredible. I cannot […]
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2013 was an incredible year. I grew in SO many ways and was introduced to a whole new crew of AWESOME clients. I am incredibly thankful for each of them, for not only trusting me but for letting me in. I feel like I’ve walked away from last year with 35 new couples that I […]
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Haylei’s internship has come to an end. And as sad as it makes me that it is over, I’m so happy that I’ve been blessed to have met such a true soul. When I first met Haylei, I was struck by her professionalism and witty sense of humor. And as I got to know her, […]
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Sometimes, it’s like we read each others minds. We spend enough time together that we finish each other’s sentences. It’s like we’re sisters….or that we share a brain. Working with Amelia has been the best thing since for me since sliced bread. <–I was going to say something like the invention of cookies & […]
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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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