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Every year photographers hit a span of time where it’s a little too cold outside for photos and weddings and the stream of constantly shooting slows down…or what you’ve probably heard over and over: “off season.” Based on where you live, this can either be a few months or just a few weeks and you’re […]

How Should I Use My "Off Season"?: Ideas For Photographers Growing Their Businesses

Education

February 9, 2020

When Caroline and Ryan asked me to come to Washington D.C. for their engagement session, I was PUMPED. Some of my favorite photographers shoot in the city so I’ve seen multiple locations that I love but haven’t had anyone ask to go up there. It’s always a little nerve-wracking to shoot in a new place […]

Washington D.C. Engagement Session Behind The Scenes | VLOG

Personal

February 7, 2020

At the end of 2018, Katelyn James released her newest educational resource –– The KJ Business Journey. She invited 700+ students to join her for a year’s worth of content (yes, 12 whole months!!!). We would be the first to have access to this content that she never taught before, focused solely on growing and […]

Katelyn James 2019 Business Journey Live Event Recap

Education, Personal

February 1, 2020

I’m a little behind the power curve for recapping 2019 but I just look at it as we have so much to look at when it comes to everyone’s yearly recaps and “best of” posts that I’m helping out by spreading them out a little! 😂 I am SO excited for my first post of […]

BEST OF 2019: Weddings And Couples

Engagements, Sweetheart Sessions, Weddings

January 30, 2020

I am a SUPER goal-oriented person. I have a hard time feeling motivated without setting some type of goal and measuring progress because I often get lost in the “there’s so much to do and I’m doing nothing!” state. I’ve found that it’s really helpful and encouraging to me to actually write my goals down […]

Hello 2020: My Personal And Business Goals For The Year

Personal

January 29, 2020

I know that we’re almost a month into 2020 and I’m still posting 2019 recap posts but…it was a BIG year for me!!! I want to have this kind of stuff thoroughly documented so I can remember how this journey looked and felt along the way.  I can’t feel too bad about wanting to take […]

2019 Year In Review: My First Year Full Time!

Personal

January 28, 2020

My senior experience is a lot more than the two hours we spend together at shoots! I want to know you and be friends beyond just a gallery delivery. Being a Dakota Hersey senior is being part of a community that supports and encourages each other (and gaining one of your biggest hype girls!!!). But […]

2020 Dakota Hersey Senior Spotlight: Colleen Jones

Seniors

January 27, 2020

The Hersey’s do Arizona 2020!!!! I’ve been going to Arizona about every two years or so for my entire life. Both sides of my family are military veterans who settled in Sierra Vista / Tucsan, AZ so it makes for a really convenient trip to see all of my grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Weston […]

Arizona 2020: Family Trip Recap

Personal, Vlog

January 24, 2020