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Buckle up, friends, because this Cedar Oaks Farm wedding is absolutely amazing! David and Brittany are the sweetest, most kind couple, and photographing their wedding was truly an honor! When I asked her to tell me a little bit about her vision for her wedding, Brittany said: I want our wedding to showcase the […]
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In this blog post I’m going to show you how to take epic sparkler exit photos at weddings! A couple of weeks ago I shared my 5 Must-Have Camera Accessories for Wedding Photographers and received a lot of questions about the Joby GorillaPod Tripod, particularly how I use it for sparkler exits. “I am […]
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Daniel and Tryphena’s Old City Cemetery engagement session was such a blast! They traveled all the way from Northern Virginia for their engagement pictures and I couldn’t be more thankful. They are such a sweet couple! I first met Daniel at his brother’s wedding a couple of years ago, and I am so excited […]
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These camera accessories were delivered to my door this week, which was perfect timing as I’m gearing up for a wedding this weekend. My second shooters always bring cool camera accessories to weddings, and I’m so excited to share with you some of my favorites and must-haves. 1. The Joby GorillaPod Tripod I’ve […]
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Flying with your camera gear can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be that way! I’ve traveled overseas with my equipment many times, and here are some tips I’ve learned along the way! 1. Travel Light Only bring your must-have equipment on the trip! If you know me, you know that when I […]
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I’ve talked about how to pair images for the blog before, but I never actually shared a tutorial of how I do it. I recently got this question, so I thought I’d show you my step-by-step process for how I create collages for my blog or social media! “How do you curate images for […]
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What should I post on Instagram stories? When I first read this question, I wasn’t sure that I was the best person to answer it because the truth is that I don’t use Instagram stories to its full potential. However, when it comes to strategy, you know that I have it all nailed down. […]
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How do you choose which images to share on social media or in a blog post? I love this question so much because there’s definitely a strategy behind how I decide which images to share online. You may have seen new photographers share dozens of images from the same session as soon as […]
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Are you looking for a wedding day shot list for photographers? I’ve got you covered! If you’re anything like me, you like taking a peek behind-the-scenes of other photographers’ businesses to see how they do things. Wedding day shot lists are no different! Are there any specific things that seasoned photographers capture that you might […]
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Are you photographing your first wedding soon? This is part two of the Tips for Shooting Your First Wedding series! In today’s blog post we’re going to focus on photographing the ceremony, portraits (bride & groom, family formals, bridal party), and reception. Let’s start with the ceremony! The Ceremony If this is your […]
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I started my business after getting my first DSLR camera as a wedding gift — I knew next to nothing about photography, but I loved it.
In the beginning, I was afraid to tell anyone that I was starting a photography business. I thought they wouldn’t take me seriously, and might even make fun of me.
The thing is: now I talk to photographers all the time who are dealing with the same insecurities I had when I was just starting out — Turns out, ain’t nobody got time to be afraid of their dreams!
That’s why I teach the same systems and formulas that made me into the confident photographer I am today to photographers just like you.
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