Hey everyone! I’m super excited to share a special proposal shoot I did in Washington, DC. Using the Canon R6, I captured some beautiful and emotional moments. Let’s dive into the behind-the-scenes: Setting the Scene I was out in DC, ready to photograph a surprise proposal. The excitement was real, and I couldn’t wait to […]
September 10, 2024
Embracing the Challenges and Joys of the Wedding Photography Industry Being a wedding photographer is a uniquely challenging and rewarding profession. It’s an industry filled with extreme joy and fulfillment, but also one that can bring about extreme rejection and emotional highs and lows. Meeting amazing couples and capturing their special moments can be incredibly […]
September 3, 2024
In last week’s Youtube video we went to my local thrift store to create a flat lay out of things we can find only inside the thrift store. This means stationary, the background, any trinkets, all of the styling props, and all the jewelry. I wanted you to do this fun challenge to challenge myself […]
December 19, 2023
In this Youtube video I wanted to do a fun Thrift Store Wedding Flay Lay Challenge! We are going to my local thrift store to create a flat layout of things we can find only today inside the thrift store. This means stationary, the background, any trinkets, all of the styling props, and all the […]
December 12, 2023
From Computer Science Student to Full Time Wedding Photographer, this is my photography story. I’m Samia, I’m a wedding photographer, and I discovered wedding photography kind of by accident. I was already in college studying computer science, committed to a degree. I never really thought of myself as an entrepreneur, I had been photographing lots […]
December 5, 2023
As a wedding photographer, I’ve faced my fair share of challenges on the big day, and today I want to talk specifically bout the challenges with wedding flat Lay photography. In this blog post, I want to take you on a journey through the specific hurdles I’ve encountered in wedding flat lay photography and share […]
November 28, 2023
In today’s Youtube video, I’m sharing a curated collection of inspiring wedding flay lay photography. I feel looking at these photos has opened up new possibilities in terms of composition, styling, tools, lighting, florals, and more. The Power of Inspiration: As a wedding photographer, I believe in the importance of staying inspired, creating art from […]
November 15, 2023
Embarking on the journey of a full-time wedding and portrait photographer is no small feat. In my recent YouTube video, I aim to provide you with a glimpse into the daily hustle and excitement that comes with this profession. From the moment I open my eyes to the last click of the camera, join me […]
November 14, 2023
I’m so excited to share this FULL flat lay styling guide with you! As a wedding photographer, I understand the challenges of standing out in a competitive industry. One powerful way to set yourself apart and capture the essence of a couple’s special day is by perfecting your flat lay photography skills. In today’s blog […]
October 31, 2023
In this blog post, I’ll be sharing tips to style wedding flat lays BETTER to help you create captivating wedding flat lay photographs. If you’re a wedding photographer looking to capture stunning flat lays that truly pop, you’re in the right place. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out in the world of […]
October 17, 2023
In today’s blog post, I want to talk about the best Flat Lay Boards and Backgrounds you can use and you can find for your flat lays to really make your wedding photography stand out. If you’re a wedding photographer, you know that when you’re photographing details and flat lays on a wedding day, you […]
October 10, 2023
In this Youtube video I show you the wedding photographer styling kit you need in your bag on wedding days! Having a wedding photographer styling kit has really helped me in getting the most out of the flat lays. It also helps me feel as though there are areas of a wedding I can control, […]
October 3, 2023
I want to talk about why mastering how to style and photograph a wedding flat lay makes you a more high end wedding photographer and how learning how to do this really well can really help you grow in your business. I feel like I have photographed a lot of different flat lays over the […]
September 26, 2023
As a wedding photographer, having an outstanding website is so important and so I wanted to do a wedding photography website critique for fun. I put together a critique of a few websites with my honest first impression and feedback. There is so much I am still learning about the wedding photography industry, but I […]
May 25, 2023
I’m so excited to share this video I put together on how to sell albums in Pic-Time! I recently moved over to Pic-Time from PixieSet, which I talked about in other YouTube videos. It has been a game changer in generating more print sales specifically with albums. I have a few videos on this channel […]
May 18, 2023
I wanted to talk about why I recently switched my gallery delivery software Pixieset to PicTime. The Main Reason for the Switch: I’ve been using Pixieset for years. I love Pixieset, it was great, very easy to use. Clients love it, easy to download things, easy to set up a store. Everything was going great […]
May 11, 2023
The main reason I switched over to Pic-Time from Pixieset is for the sales automations: which are basically sales funnels. So Pic-Time is a way of both getting photos to your clients via galleries and generating print sales. Pic-Time has a whole sales strategy of email campaigns that can automatically send. The emails are pre-written. […]
May 4, 2023
In today’s Youtube video I am chatting all about predicted 2023 wedding photography trends made by BRIDES, The Knot, and Green Wedding Shoes. People have been talking about them, and there’s been a lot of blog posts about predicted trends and so I thought it’d be fun to look at them together! I share a […]
April 27, 2023
I’m so excited to share this post about blogging for wedding photographers with you! The key to blogging is to think about blogging as part of your workflow, the same as delivering photos to your clients is. So for years, what I would do is I would have a season full of weddings or a […]
April 20, 2023
I wanted to make this video about automations for wedding photographers because using automations has been a game changer in my photography business! If you don’t know what automations are, I explain everything in this video. They are basically automated processes for things in your photography business. I have lots of them in my business, […]
April 13, 2023
Email Templates for Wedding Photographers: I wanted to show you email templates that I use in my business as a wedding photographer. You can also get your copy of these here. Initial Response Email One of them that’s most important is the initial response email. I’m using Honeybook to send all these emails. So when […]
April 6, 2023
Let’s talk about the business side of the workflow, for what to do after you photograph a wedding: the exact email template I used to send a couple days after their wedding. This email includes an expected gallery delivery time. I also share my master file which helps me keep all my wedding clients organized […]
March 30, 2023
What to do BEFORE a Wedding for Photographers: If you are wondering what to do on the business side when preparing for a wedding, this is the black post for you. I am outlining the process of preparing and making sure you have all the information you need so you feel confident photographing a wedding. […]
March 23, 2023
In this video I go over my complete photography workflow. From how I organize files on an external hard drive to how I cull photos using different softwares, to getting things ready for the editor, to uploading to the final gallery, to exporting and prepping photos for the blog. Having a solid workflow is essential […]
March 16, 2023
If you are a photographer who has ever thought: should I put this wedding in my portfolio? Should I not put it in my portfolio? This is for you! So the very first thing we need to address before we can answer this question is actually the portfolio structure. Portfolio Structure There are two ways […]
March 9, 2023
Honeybook Smart Files are an incredible new resource for photography business owners, its a fresh, fast, and new way of doing things and I’m so excited to share it with you! What are Smart Files? So what smart files are is basically a faster way of getting your clients to book things with you. So […]
March 2, 2023
As a photography business owner, this subject actually came up early on in my business and I had to ask myself: should I have multiple contact forms on my website? Now after many years in business I have found the answer, which is: -it depends! You may be in a place in business where you […]
February 23, 2023
Throughout my years as a wedding photographer I have tried many different things with my contact form and I believe I know have the recipe for the best contact form for photographers. There are 12 things I think every wedding photographer should have in their contact form. What is a Contact Form? A contact form […]
