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3 things to have on your contact page

Three Things to Have on Your Contact Page

Oct 20, 2023

Did you know peak proposal season is just around the corner? Every year between November and February (around all the big holidays), photographers see an influx of inquiries due to the increase in proposals. The beautiful fall foliage, family home for the holidays, or whatever the reason, it is a popular time to say yes! […]

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Top 6 Programs I Use in My Business

Oct 12, 2023

As a small business owner, we wear A LOT of hats on our sleeves! With that comes the necessity to then learn a lot of different programs to make everything we want to do streamlined and effective. We truly are a jack-of-all-trades. So today, I wanted to share with you the top six programs I […]

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Hibernia Park Fall Senior Session

Oct 6, 2023

When a senior comes with a vision, you buckle up and get excited! Elliot definitely had a vision for her Hibernia Park fall senior session. The outcome did not disappoint. As soon as I hopped out of the car, and we started chatting, Elliot pulled up her phone with inspiration in hand. Some photographers may […]

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how to access timeline on wedding day

How to Access Timeline on Wedding Day

Oct 3, 2023

Let’s talk about timelines. Not so much about creating them but executing them on a wedding day. It can be a stress inducer to make sure you are on-time and getting all the photos in the small amount of time you have. One of the simplest shifts to achieve that is to always have the […]

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how to track meal expenses for taxes

How to Track Meal Expenses for Taxes

Sep 26, 2023

You are at a photography conference and stop to grab lunch one of the days, and the waitress asks if you would like a receipt. Initially, you might think, nah, it’s only a little bit of money. It’s just lunch. But doing that would actually hurt you when it comes to tax write-offs. Yep, you […]

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Why I Love Packlane

Sep 20, 2023

When I started my business, I knew I wanted it to be a personal brand. One where each of my couples felt like they had my full attention throughout their entire engagement. I wanted to get to know them personally. To be able to show up on their wedding day feeling like an extra bridesmaid, […]

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How to Correctly File Second Shooter Pay for Taxes

Sep 12, 2023

Second shooters are a common term in the wedding photography industry, but knowing how to file their pay for taxes is not as common. Today we are going to go over how to correctly file second shooter pay for taxes A second shooter is a photographer that joins you on a wedding day to help […]

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2024 HMP Senior Spokesmodel Meet and Greet

Aug 17, 2023

Wow! Hold on to your hats because the 2024 Senior Spokesmodel Team is taking over by storm! And I am here for it! Earlier this summer, we had our 2024 HMP Senior Spokesmodel Meet and Greet. It was my first time meeting all the girls in person and letting them get to know each other. […]

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2023 Cap and Gown Session

Aug 10, 2023

And just like that, another HMP Senior Spokesmodel Team is heading off to college! It’s so hard to believe that my first team is already seniors in college! Where has the time gone?? This part of my business holds such a special place in my heart. Being a part of a student’s final year in […]

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Longwood Gardens Summer Senior Session

Jul 14, 2023

From 2020 all the way to 2023, the Hagan sisters have never disappointed at their photo shoots. You may remember that last name because Lauren was one of my senior spokesmodels the first year I had the team. Check out her session here. Now, this year, Paige was one of my senior spokesmodels. She brought […]

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Based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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