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I'm Jackie

Traveling wedding photographer + photography/small biz educator.

Mesmerized by the way two people love each other, each so uniquely.  I always leave room for dessert. Believe swear words are just sentence embellishers. Think indulgences are necessary in this life. 

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Love stories in all forms without the white dress... or maybe they wore white, it happens.

Just my little thoughts on different topics of planning your wedding day big party or just you two.

Stories of two lovers making it all about them, as they should.

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In this digital age brides go to the internet to find a photographer. Be it through google or asking their 500 friends on Facebook for recommendations. Even if their best friend had a killer photographer they still want to make sure they’ve looked through everyone and that killer photographer is still the best. They spend […]

3 Ways to Stand Out to Potential Clients

January 3, 2014

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About a year and a half ago my business coach introduced me to this video. Starting with Why. My mind was blown. I had spent 2 years in business working from the outside in and not the inside out. Working from the inside out inspires others. It helps us attract people who believe what we […]

From the Inside Out

December 31, 2013

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It’s Christmas time. The season of giving. It’s kind of funny to think back to being a kid. Honestly thinking back I feel a little selfish. Spending this time of the year just getting excited thinking about what I was going to get for Christmas. What was under the tree for ME?! And as I […]

The Season of Giving

December 24, 2013

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Slow motion booths. Raddest thing in the history of ever.  I saw one of these a few months back and watched the video far more times than I want to mention. And have had it on my mind to try one. But ya know maybe I’ll get around to it…. I was in Vancouver for […]

The Raddest Thing

December 18, 2013

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When I first started my business I viewed every other photographer as competition. I know I’m not alone in that. And as I spent my days stalking blogs and reading and watching anything I could get my hands on, there wasn’t anyone or anything saying go make friends with other photographers. Friends with planners, florists, […]

Making Friends in the Industry

December 3, 2013

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Just about three and half years ago I started this journey of becoming a photographer. It was hard. It’s hard to be the “newbie.” Everyone looking down on you because you don’t have a $3000 camera. Or high end lenses. You don’t charge enough. You don’t do things their way. Honestly I’ve always done things […]

Mentoring Sessions for Photographers

October 14, 2013

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I stand in the way of myself. It’s a simple as that. If I think something can’t happen, it won’t. And every time I tell myself I can’t do something I’m holding myself back. I’m standing in the way. Of me. Looking back I’ve done this over and over and over.  This little thought that we […]

If you think it can’t happen, it won’t.

September 26, 2013

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I’m a new photographer and want to get my work out there! How should I do it? Do I really need a website, blog and a Facebook page? Will just one work? Which one? I’ve been getting this question a lot lately. And it’s a GREAT question. I once asked this myself. It’s a common […]

Do I need a website? Or a blog?

September 24, 2013

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I am a Shoot & Share Photographer. What does that mean? For a bride and other photographers? It’s a simple idea – I believe in serving my clients by building friendships and relationships beyond the typical client-vendor relationship. We want to share the best memories and experiences with everyone, and I will give couples the […]

Shoot & Share Photographer | What does that mean

September 13, 2013

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Weddings

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To do lists are a big part of actually getting work done. I previously blogged about the workflow chart. It’s a great chart giving you information on what has been done, what needs to be done, etc, with just a glance at it.  But what about those daily to-dos. How do you organize those? Post […]

Daily To Do List | Mountain Resort Wedding Photographer

March 26, 2013

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