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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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Have you ever arrived at a wedding to photograph the details and felt like there was no time, or became completely overwhelmed due to the chaos of the day? Been there! I’m sharing my biggest tips and tricks for how I shoot wedding day details so that they are beautiful, and consistent but also don’t […]
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Today I’m sharing my top 10 photography business tools and resources for the first time EVER. Running a photography business isn’t easy, but I don’t have to tell you! It’s a little insane, especially when you’re a solopeneur as most of us are. One thing I think we can all agree on is that we don’t […]
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Last Saturday morning when I woke up for an engagement session in Baltimore I checked my phone for the weather. It said 30 degrees. I waited for it to refresh. Surely it wasn’t 30 degrees. It probably was 30 overnight but it was warmer now, right? Nope. 30 degrees. I guess I was in denial […]
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Here’s what I use to carry my camera and the gear for a typical lifestyle shoot. It’s also great for traveling with gear, lugging your computer for a day of editing in a coffee shop, or as a carry on bag when flying. The Bag: Epiphanie backpack. LOVE this bag. It can fit my 15 […]
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MEET JOY
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!
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