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Why Taking A Break From Insta Has Been Good For My Soul…

This all makes a full circle into my definition of success. As an entrepreneur you get to set your own bar, strive for it, hit it, and much like the “sit and reach” fitness test in elementary school.. You push that marker, sit back up, lean forward, and push again.. All in hopes of it being farther away from you then it was originally….

April 12, 2016

For Photographers, Personal

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How I See Love | From A Wedding Photographer….

As a single girl in the wedding industry I am often times swooning over the love between my clients. I am genuinely so unbelievably happy for them. So as I photograph a wedding day I find little bits and pieces that make my heart swell with happiness…..

March 31, 2016

For Brides, Wedding

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How I See Love | From A Wedding Photographer….

As a single girl in the wedding industry I am often times swooning over the love between my clients. I am genuinely so unbelievably happy for them. So as I photograph a wedding day I find little bits and pieces that make my heart swell with happiness…..

March 31, 2016

For Brides, Wedding

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3 Things Photographers Should Invest In (JK.. There are 5) | For Photographers

Man, I remember when I first started out and my head was spinning around with all the programs, gear, time management subscriptions, and pretty much the million things I thought I needed…..

March 24, 2016

Caynay Education, For Photographers, Tog Talk

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The Hardest Parts of Your BIG Day | 3 of 3 Part Series

The third hardest part of your day? Simply remembering it all. The day will go so unbelievably fast. I know it flies by for me and I’m a vendor. So I can only image how fast it truly goes for my couples. Chances are you’re pushing a 18 hour day & there is a whole heck of a lot that happens…..

March 22, 2016

For Brides

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The Hardest Parts of Your BIG Day | 3 of 3 Part Series

The third hardest part of your day? Simply remembering it all. The day will go so unbelievably fast. I know it flies by for me and I’m a vendor. So I can only image how fast it truly goes for my couples. Chances are you’re pushing a 18 hour day & there is a whole heck of a lot that happens…..

March 22, 2016

For Brides

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10 Things I’d Love For You To Know | For Caynay Couples

I know there are a LOT of articles like this circulating around the inter webs right now. Let me preface by saying that I haven’t read any of these knowing I wanted to write my own! It’s going to be a long one today folks. I started with 3 points, then went to 6, then it was 10 before I knew it! It may be long, but boy is it worth it!…..

March 17, 2016

For Brides

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My Trick For Getting Bright & Airy Images! | Lightroom Tip

It’s no surprise that I like bright and airy images around here. Slightly over exposed images are my jam but I’ve learned a little trick that helps push them. Since I’m wedding photographer, I’m typically working with a white wedding dress….

March 15, 2016

For Photographers, Tog Talk

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My Trick For Getting Bright & Airy Images! | Lightroom Tip

It’s no surprise that I like bright and airy images around here. Slightly over exposed images are my jam but I’ve learned a little trick that helps push them. Since I’m wedding photographer, I’m typically working with a white wedding dress….

March 15, 2016

For Photographers, Tog Talk

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Jabin & Missy | Minnesota Greek Wedding

I watched as Jabin carefully ran his fingers through their son, Ethan’s, hair. Pushing every stray hair into place with a softness to his touch & love in his eyes. It’s those same eyes that came more alive when Missy tapped him on the shoulder during their first look……

March 2, 2016

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