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We’ve all seen it –– bridesmaids getting ready in the most beautiful room, and bridal portraits that make you look like an actual angel, newly-wed portraits that have the perfect amount of glow… If you love light and bright wedding photos, there is a lot you need to know to make those types of photos […]

Choosing A Wedding Venue For Light, Bright Photos You’ll Love

Weddings

February 20, 2020

I met Amber through Kiley and Aaron, one of my 2019 couples who chose to elope and then host a reception for all of their friends to celebrate. Amber was actually the one who helped introduce the two of them! When she asked me if I could photograph her elopement style wedding, I was totally […]

Winter Elopement On Wrightsville Beach in Wilmington, NC | Amber and Mitch

Weddings

February 19, 2020

If you know me, you know I LOVE Katelyn James. I am her self-proclaimed biggest fangirl, ha! She has had one of the largest impacts on my business, my skills, and my life –– sounds like a big deal but it is!!! I wouldn’t have been able to take my business full time and seen […]

Top Educational Courses for New Photographers: Katelyn James

Education

February 14, 2020

Senior season is ramping up!!! Mikayla is a senior at Wayne School of Engineering and is one of my 2020 senior spokesmodels. She is spunky, entrepreneurial, and is gearing up to do some really amazing things!! I knew it was her when I pulled up to her first location because she was wearing BRIGHT pink […]

Downtown Wilmington, NC Senior Photos | Mikayla Rackley

Seniors

February 13, 2020

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