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I had a suggestion from a fellow YouTube Subscriber who wanted to know my business game changers from software and gear to experience and growth. I have reflected on the past five years and wanted to share some of my top changes on how I grew my photography business. EXPERIENCE There are three different experiences […]

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Hi friends! Welcome back! We are in part three of the successful wedding photography consultations series. Part three focuses on how to successfully convert more meetings that you have with your prospective couples when you’re a photographer. In part one and part two, I shared my process of everything leading up to the meeting, the […]

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Welcome back to the wedding photography consultation tips! I am so excited to share part two with you because “during” the consultation is where the fun and magic is by meeting the couple. Before I go on, I want to remind you to download my FREE wedding consultations guide. It includes more tips, questions to […]

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Learning how to pose couples isn’t easy! Thankfully, it is a bit easier when your two subjects are so in love! Even with that, the engagement session or wedding day is generally the first time most people have been in front of a camera in a professional sense. They can be nervous and anxious, so […]

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A forecast of rain on a wedding day can be a nightmare for brides and wedding professionals alike. And believe me, as an Annapolis wedding photographer, I’ve seen my fair share of rainy wedding days. With a little bit of preparation and patience, rain can be embraced and not feared! Here are some tried-and-true tips […]

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My goal is to empower you to not only build a thriving business but also to craft a life that fills you with joy and purpose!

I'm here to help you simplify your marketing, shine brightly online, land your dream clients, and get paid to do what you adore.

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