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Photographers, how do you manage client expectations? What do you do when clients email you a few days after their session or wedding and ask when their photos will be ready?! The delivery time is probably outlined in their contract, but they are still unclear about it.   Here’s my secret sauce to managing client […]

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Let’s talk about how to choose the best locations for photos!   But first, here’s a million dollar question: Do you need an epic background in order to take epic pictures?   After being a wedding photographer for almost 10 years, I can honestly tell you that when it comes to taking great pictures, lighting […]

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What are your must-have lenses for wedding photography? — I get this question a lot! When I first started my business, I didn’t really know what lenses I needed, or which lenses I should invest in first. After shooting weddings for almost a decade, I definitely have my own preferences when it comes to the […]

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Let’s talk about social media captions! Do you feel like when you post on Instagram, you stare at your screen for way too long trying to come up with the perfect caption?    When you finally type something up, you quickly delete it and second guess yourself because what you wrote doesn’t sound “good enough”. […]

social media captions for wedding photographers

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My favorite makeup products for long wedding days arrived in the mail over the weekend. And since I received some fun mail, I wanted to share it with you. My Alima Pure order arrived just in time for my trip and you bet I packed it in my makeup bag right away.   I’ve been using their […]

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If you’re anything like me, you love to know what goes on behind the scenes, don’t you?! Of course you do! Everyone does.   With that in mind, when was the last time you shared a photo of you from a session or a wedding? People like to see the whole process that goes into […]

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Looking for great stocking stuffers for photographers UNDER $20? If you’re anything like me, then you’re a last minute shopper! With Christmas just around the corner, I thought I’d send you some great stocking stuffer ideas. You can use these to shop for your favorite people, or to give your family some ideas of what […]

stocking stuffers for photographers

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Corey and Elizabeth’s George Washington Hotel wedding in Winchester, VA was the perfect way to end my 2020 wedding season!   Some couples radiate so much happiness that it’s impossible not to completely fall in love with them! Elizabeth and Corey are that kind of couple, and being a part of their wedding day made […]

George Washington Hotel courtyard wedding photos

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What are some types of light for great photos?!   When I first started my business, I used to be stuck in the mindset that in order to take good pictures, I had to have an epic background. Now, almost 10 years in, I know that when it comes to taking great pictures, lighting is […]

3 different types of light for great photos

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My first time taking Monument Terrace engagement photos for Ryan and Andrea was a success! I literally couldn’t have asked for a better couple to work with! They are sweet, kind, and funny. You know… the perfect combination for an amazing engagement session! Here’s a little bit about their story!   How They Met   […]

Engagement pictures at Monument Terrace in Lynchburg, VA

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