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Seven years ago, I photographed my first wedding and started on this journey of running a business. I want to share 7 key take-aways that I think contributed to some of the success I've seen.
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I’ve been keeping these beauties under wraps for a few months now, but since Allison is officially married (horray!!) I can finally share her Naval Academy bridal portraits with you all! Allison was absolutely perfect in her lace gown and I just loved photographing her. Because of the sunset time on Allison’s wedding day, it wouldn’t have […]
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Hello there beautiful Bride! Let’s talk about that timeline for a sec, OK? Here’s what I see happen all the time. You’re filling in the day with the big moments like first look, ceremony, and reception. Trying to make sure everything fits, everyone is happy, and you start to ask the question, “do I even […]
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This week I’ve been sitting behind my computer even more than usual pouring into a new project: A welcome packet for new and prospective wedding clients. There’s always more work involved than you think when you start a design project, but I know it will pay off in the end! As a part of this welcome packet, I put […]
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I get lots of questions about the first look on the wedding day. Many couples wonder if they should do one, or where/when it should happen. So I’ve decided to dedicate today’s post to first looks! I even interviewed some real grooms who decided to have a first look and they shared their experiences with me. To start, […]
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MEET JOY
Ever wish you could feel just as confident about the business side of your business as you do about taking photos? Well, that's what I'm here for.
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