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Color Palette: peach, green, grey, navy, cameo pink What three adjectives best describe your wedding? Joyful, vintage-inspired, classic New Orleans Tell us about your wedding venue(s) and why you chose to get married there. We knew right away that the perfect place for us to be married was at Holy Name of Jesus on St. […]
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Louisiana weather is extremely unpredictable, especially in the Spring. What started out as a cloudy/overcast day turned into sunshine as we began photographing Amelie’s bridals. We began the session at The Victorian Plantation. Amelie loved the courtyard and green spaces; we then moved over to a special place for this bride: When Amelie was younger she learned to […]
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This is my last 2013 review blogpost, looking back at the WEDDINGS of last year. All I can say is WOW. In 2013, I began shooting film, traveled to new places, and met so many new and wonderful people. I laughed and I cried…(sometimes over sad moments, sometimes over happy times, and sometimes over those […]
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There were so many milestones, so many memories, and so many beautiful days in 2012! Amelia and I had the honor of photographing for so many wonderful couples last year and I thoroughly enjoyed looking back on the year. We even traveled to Boston for a couple native to that area! I am so thankful […]
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Their entire family knew about the setup….and so did their friends. Apparentely, everyone knew it was a good match, they were all just waiting for April + Josh to figure it out for themselves! For their first get together they met at a house party. 🙂 Josh was immediately attracted to April’s spirit and fun […]
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“Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with thom there is no variation or shifting shadow.” – James 1:17 This was the scripture verse engraved on their ring; words that are a testiment to Kara + Tom’s love and appreciation for the Lord and […]
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Have you ever met a couple that you knew were meant for each other? A couple who, without a doubt…love each other and couldn’t make a more perfect match? James and Rebecca met and dated in high school; and on into college as well. They knew they were meant to spend the rest of their […]
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We spend countless hours in Barnes + Noble…we, being anyone I can manage to bring with me. It’s one of my favorite pasttimes. I love to read and being surrounded by books filled with stories and beautiful images makes me happy. In fact, I would dare to say that spending time at Barnes + Noble […]
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Family. It’s something that’s been on my mind a lot lately. Maybe it was the holiday season that has left this analytical thought process heavy on my brain but I find myself thinking so much about what it means….or at least what I’ve come to understand as it’s meaning. Growing up, I knew family as […]
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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.