We know this has nothing to do with photographers or business (well, we do have some business questions for the founders!), but we wanted to share this with you. You can head to the theaters to recover after a long wedding weekend or an escape from the kids - and all for less than $10 a month. This is not sponsored in any way, we just want to share this great deal with you! 

If you love going to the movies like we do, OR if you hesitate going to the movies because ticket prices have gone up, then we want you to check out Movie Pass. 

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You're either obsessed with personality tests or you're not. And we are. There's a new test out there called the Enneagram and we are going through all the types with Lauren Simmons today. 

No two people are think exactly alike. Whether your dealing with kids, spouses, roommates or clients, knowing others' personalities can help you understand where they are coming from and hopefully allows you to interact with each other better.

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As photographers, Tyler & Ashley offered same day slide shows for their couples. As they transitioned to videography only, they knew they needed something to make them stand out. 

Tyler & Ashley have a system in place that allows them to create this one-minute video during the wedding day. By using their process, you, too, can surprise your couples by showing them a video from their wedding at their wedding! 

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We are celebrating one year of publishing episodes on our podcast!! After making the decision to start a podcast in January of 2017, we bought our equipment and started testing it out! You can now record podcasts straight from your phone. The barrier to entry is really low, but just like with blogging, most people have the misconception that it’s harder than it is. Today we just want to talk about the things that go on off-air that go into making this podcast.

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Drones are a newer technology for the wedding industry, but they aren't just for videographers. In this episode with Justin Gibby, we discuss how photographers can use them as well. Justin also goes over the rules and processes of owning and operating drones in your business. 

He recommends playing around with a more affordable or used one first before you take them to an event. Now that he and his wife have invested in a drone, they can offer more shots and angles to complete the story for their clients, and you can too!

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Over the New Year break we moved from New Jersey to Washington! We're sharing our cross-country journey with you in this episode.

We fought sickness, bad tires, and internet lines, but we are so glad to be settled into our new place!

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Blogging has done so much for our business. It can do a lot for your business as well. Many photographers (and other business owners) struggle with 3 main things when thinking about blogging:

1. Where to start
2. Creating 100% unique content
3. Not feeling like a professional writer

The good news is that we believe you can overcome these three struggles

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Facebook ads have been around for a while, but many photographers haven't taken the leap to run them yet. There are some key pieces to running a Facebook ad, but once you start playing around with them, you can see pretty great results for pennies on the dollar. 

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The world of photography is larger than most people think. And many photographers start out taking any and every type of shoot and client they can get. As you grow in your skill and expertise, it's very normal to begin niching down and saying no to things you used to shoot.

Don't let other people box you in when it comes to your business. Go ahead and pursue different things until you find the niche that clicks!

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The best photographers are known for their photos and their style. You know which images are Katelyn James and which ones are not. This is because of a combination of how she shoots and how she edits.

Knowing how you want the end product to look will determine the settings you need to use while shooting and will help in the editing process. 

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It may seem crazy to think that you could shoot 40 weddings a year and actually be caught up on all of them, but Brian and Katrina believe in systems to get the job done. They also want their couples to feel fully supported from the start and continue to build their relationships throughout the process.

In order to shoot 40 weddings, they've divided tasks, outsourced and continued to fine tune all of their processes. They also have two days per week dedicated to their own family which helps keep their sanity in tact. Which benefits everyone involved. 

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We don't know anyone who hates podcasts. In fact, everyone we've talked to about podcasts now loves them. 

Podcasting is still in the infancy stage and will only grow from here. You can connect with the hosts deeper than by reading their blogs because you get to hear their voices and opinions in real time. 

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