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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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There’s no time like the beginning of January to prep for the year ahead! I want to share with you how I set goals and plan for success in both my photography and education businesses in the beginning of each year, and I’m giving you all the details in this video.

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You know how Facebook reminds you that you’ve reached a milestone, or it says this thing happened a year ago today? Well Facebook just reminded me that seven years ago I photographed my first wedding. That is crazy to think about! It’s crazy to think that seven years ago I decided I wanted to be […]

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Have you ever left a wedding or a portrait session feeling like you didn’t get the poses you wanted or the variety you were hoping for? Or maybe you find yourself thinking so much about the timeline of the day or the shot list that it’s hard to remind yourself to change up the poses […]

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Since this year is super different as far as weddings and events for us photographers, I thought it’d be fun to talk about what gear I am using at micro weddings. I haven’t photographed a wedding with more than 20 people in a long time. I’ve been doing a lot of these smaller events, and […]

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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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