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Hey there, photog friend! Ready to attract those high-end wedding clients? Here’s a secret weapon for you: shooting your wedding photography to look like film. Trust me, it’s pure magic. Want to know why? 1. Timeless Elegance: Infuse your images with timeless elegance that high-end clients adore. Capture that classic and sophisticated vibe that film-inspired […]

How shooting like film attracts my ideal clients

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Hey, fellow photographer! Today, let’s dive into a crucial aspect of our craft: consistent editing. Trust me, it’s more than just a fancy buzzword. It can be a game-changer for your photography business. So, grab your editing software and let’s explore the power of maintaining consistency in your editing style.   Establishing Your Signature Look: […]

How consistent editing helped me break into high-end weddings

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Hey, fellow wedding photographer! Today, I want to spill the beans on a game-changing technique that can help you snag those high-end wedding clients: shooting your wedding photography to look like film. Trust me, it’s like adding a touch of magic to your work. So, grab your camera and let’s dive into the enchanting world […]

How shooting like film helps me book high-end clients

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Hey there, fellow photographer! Let’s have a heart-to-heart about a dilemma I face every time I shoot (and maybe you too?): shooting digital versus shooting film. As someone who’s been in the business for a long time, I want to share my perspective on why shooting digital has NOW become my preferred choice. (Gasp!) So, […]

Why I’ve Started Choosing Digital Over Film…

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I’m continuing my series on outsourcing, and today I’m talking with Skylar of Skylar Rain Photography. I know it’s kind of a debate out there on whether blogging is dead or not. Do people even still read blogs? Personally, I still love to read blogs and I have found blogging to be a kind of […]

Outsourcing Blogging – A Conversation with Skylar Rain

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            I had the pleasure of interviewing Kayla McCollom on IG Live and ask her all about outsourcing editing… and man, she delivered! You can read the Cliffnotes version below or watch the 15 minute replay here!   What does PhotogBFF do? Who do you serve? What are you all […]

Outsourcing Photo Editing – Conversation with Kayla

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I’ll be honest… winter engagement sessions make me nervous! In Missouri, winter isn’t exactly graceful. Everything dies and turns brown, it gets slushy and icy, and you never know whether it’s going to be sunny, snowy, wet, or dry. But, this engagement session will prove you (and proved me!) wrong! Olivia and Alex’s engagement session […]

Olivia & Alex | Engagement Session at Fellows Lake in Springfield, MO

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You might think that a wedding in February can’t be beautiful… think again! Elsie and Andrew had a gorgeous wedding day at Big Cedar Lodge filled with sentimental moments, gorgeous portraits, and lots of family and friends. One of my favorite things about this day was getting to know Elsie. She was so easy to […]

Elsie & Andrew | Wedding at Big Cedar Lodge in Branson, MO

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When I first chatted with Haylie on the phone for our initial consult, I was blown away and felt a little starstruck. She said she was in the television industry and from Chicago. Personally, me hanging out in good old Ozark, Missouri, I felt like I had to bring my A-Game so I could impress […]

Haylie & Chris | Big Cedar Lodge Engagement Session in Branson, Missouri

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I love fall weddings. The cooler temperatures, the changing leaves– a fall wedding just hits different. For Taylor and Cal, it was no exception. Like many of our couples, Taylor and Cal chose to have a destination wedding away from home at the ever-lovely Big Cedar Lodge. Taylor got ready in one of the cute […]

Taylor & Cal | Big Cedar Lodge Wedding in Branson, Missouri

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