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5 Tips For Winding Down | Wedding Style : FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS

I know I sometimes struggle with “coming down” after a wedding day. As a wedding photographer, you’ve been “on” all day, you’re probably exhausted, your feet hurt, & all you want to do is sleep but your brain thinks otherwise….

February 14, 2017

For Photographers, Tog Talk

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My Favorite Lens! | FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS

You know when you come home from a long day at work and you constantly have one pair of pajamas that fit just right. They’re cozy, warm, and make you feel all sorts of lovely inside. That’s what the 50mm does for me. Weird? Probably….

February 9, 2017

For Photographers, Tog Talk

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My Favorite Lens! | FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS

You know when you come home from a long day at work and you constantly have one pair of pajamas that fit just right. They’re cozy, warm, and make you feel all sorts of lovely inside. That’s what the 50mm does for me. Weird? Probably….

February 9, 2017

For Photographers, Tog Talk

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Why I Believe Continuing Ed is SO Important.. | Business Post

I think in most industries you’ll find opportunities (or they’ll force your hand) in continuing education. Teachers have to take so many college credits each year (even at the preschool level), companies will send you on retreats….

November 17, 2016

Caynay Education, For Photographers

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How ‘Any List’ Made My Wedding Days Easier | Tog Talk

I was sitting at my desk thinking about ways to make certain aspects of a wedding day go more smoothly.. Family formals are always a bit chaotic & I’m always brainstorming on how to make that part of the day run smoother!…..

August 30, 2016

Caynay Education, For Photographers, Tog Talk

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How ‘Any List’ Made My Wedding Days Easier | Tog Talk

I was sitting at my desk thinking about ways to make certain aspects of a wedding day go more smoothly.. Family formals are always a bit chaotic & I’m always brainstorming on how to make that part of the day run smoother!…..

August 30, 2016

Caynay Education, For Photographers, Tog Talk

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One Tip For Enhancing Groomsmen (& family formal) Images | Tog Talk

It was something I started doing early on. I wish I could remember what made me start doing it but I know it was one of my first weddings. It was a couple of groomsmen shots and I just couldn’t figure out what was off.. But there was something! I looked and studied the images & then it hit me….

May 23, 2016

For Photographers, Tog Talk

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Shoot & Share 2016 Contest

I hope this post doesn’t come off as bragging, or icky but truth be told I’m pretty excited about it!! So please know this comes from an excited place & that I don’t think I’m the bees knees!!….

May 10, 2016

For Photographers

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Shoot & Share 2016 Contest

I hope this post doesn’t come off as bragging, or icky but truth be told I’m pretty excited about it!! So please know this comes from an excited place & that I don’t think I’m the bees knees!!….

May 10, 2016

For Photographers

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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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