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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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2015 already?? Ahh! Time needs to sloooooow down! As the new year rolled around, I decided that along with my usual list of resolutions I would pick 3 words to center my year around. These are the words I have chosen: Joyfully Fearlessly Faithfully Each of these words spoke to me for different reasons and […]

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You know what’s funny? Not until I sat down to work on this blog post did I realize that I have more film cameras than I do digital! But it makes sense as I started my photography journey on a film camera and I still prefer shooting film. Today I’ll be talking about my 6 most […]

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All my fellow paper-loving folks out there are about to be so happy, because this post is all about my brand new 2015 daily planner! There are so many wonderful planners out there, so choosing one for this year was really difficult. Last year, I used a target planner by sugar paper and it was […]

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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.

I'm all about helping you simplify your marketing, stand out, and get paid to do what you love.

But here's the thing...I don't think you have to give up your sanity, all your nights and weekends, or your family time to make this dream happen.

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I’m Joy Michelle

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Each week you'll find a new episode to guide you in your journey as a photographer. Whether you're just starting a business or scaling to new heights - there's something for you. I share on topics like marketing, branding, standing out, balancing motherhood and business, and the nitty gritty of what it actually takes to build a business that pays you. 

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