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5 Questions to ask your photographer before you book

There are definitely some questions you haven't thought of!

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Say bye to the yearly burnout by putting these boundaries in place.

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Are you always searching for your dream client? Here are 5 things you might needs to change.

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Five questions that will help you be the best wedding photographer ever.

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It’s pretty much every wedding photographer’s worst nightmare. How do you handle it when a client doesn’t like their photos, in 5 steps.

Flowers 597 bridal bouquet

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Becoming a wedding photographer is tough. Man, do I wish I knew then what I know now.

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So you’ve got the camera, you know how to use it, you even know how to use it well! That’s all you need to shoot a wedding right? Not so fast. There are so many skills you need to have to be a successful wedding photographer, and some of them have nothing to do with […]

Beautiful boho lace dress by Grace Loves Lace

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When I first started shooting weddings, I would spend hours and hours (and more hours) trying to perfect my images in post-production. I had no idea how to establish a wedding photography editing workflow. But when you shoot upwards of 25 weddings per year, you need to figure it out fast. I was SO OVER […]

Wedding photography editing workflow using lightroom

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I love first looks. They’re such a lovely way for couples to see each other for the first time on their wedding day, have a private moment, and bask in each other’s love. So here’s a great guide on how to shoot a first look. If you’re asking ourself, “Um, what’s a first look?” It’s […]

First look on the beach

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When I first started, the only lens I owned was my trusty 18-55mm kit lens. Was it great? No. But it did the trick for a while. As I started to broaden my photography horizons, it just just didn’t cut it anymore. Since, I’ve learned a lot about what lenses are appropriate for certain situations on […]

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