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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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Friends, we are on our last blog post in the “Pricing Prescription” series all about pricing + price guides! But— this might be the most helpful  blog post out of the whole series, so keep scrolling with me!   Today we’re covering the THREE things your price guide MUST HAVE in order to convert your […]

3 Surprising Things Your Price Guide Must Have

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I still remember my first portrait collection price guide PDF from back when I started my business…   There was no Canva or Photoshop templates on Etsy— I made that baby on Microsoft Word! (Am I aging myself right now?)   And I was PROUD of that price guide. I would send off that PDF […]

3 Reasons Your Price Guide Should Not be a PDF

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So on our first date… my husband, Jared, ALMOST didn’t make a good impression.    See— he arrived late.    I don’t know about you, but when a date arrives late on the first date, it gives me one big impression: uhhh do you really care about this date?!    Luckily, he called me and […]

How to Make a First Impression That Gets You Instant Bookings

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So, you sent off your price guide yet again to hear nothing but crickets, huh?   I hate that feeling! It leaves you wondering, what was I missing?    I’m no stranger to getting ghosted. In fact, back in 2019, I got ghosted so much that I got completely fed up with it and totally […]

3 Reasons Your Price Guide is Getting you Ghosted 

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We're Shelby & Jared, Springfield MO wedding photographers passionate about meaningful living. We document timeless moments for free-spirited, elegant couples across the Midwest and beyond. As fine art photographers, we strive to create work that will leave a legacy of love for years to come.

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