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Being Inspired

GAAAH!!! THESE BEAUTIFUL IMAGES FROM THE SHOOT & SHARE CONTEST I just recently entered this contest, as did many of my other photographer friends. We could each enter 40 images into many different categories. People from all over the world have entered and just the other week they  let us vote. We don’t know the photographer behind […]

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Rock the Camera You Have

Image By Katelyn James In college, I shot for the newspaper and briefly worked on campus for an organization called Technology and Design; We photographed head shots, and events for other organizations. I remember getting SO FLUSTERED about the equipment that I didn’t have. I looked at all the other photographers and envied them. I thought A […]

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I Owe It To You; Blogging Five Days a Week

Photo: Tonie Christine Photography When I started my business two years ago I had no followers and now- I have over 500. I cannot tell you how grateful I am that someone took the time to “LIKE” my page.  Honestly, its truly not about the “likes” but the genuine people who are standing behind you, your business, […]

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Lady In Teal

Do you know this SIGNATURE JCrew style with those TEAL pants?? That is photography and business guru – Katelyn James.    THIS. This is me feeling like a ROCKSTAR during our coaching session & head shots. Thanks Katelyn James! Your laugh is contagious!! I recently had a Coaching Session with Katelyn. If you aren’t familiar with […]

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Creative @ Heart ; My Heart Is Full

All I have to say is WOW. …WHAT A CONFERENCE!!! I don’t even know where to begin… I registered for this conference in hopes of walking away with a few new friends and increased knowledge of owning a business. My expectations were blown away!! Both days were filled with AMAZING speakers who not only taught me […]

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