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2023 wedding costs and inflation: here’s what you need to consider planning a 2023 wedding

2023 wedding costs and inflation: here’s what you need to consider planning a 2023 wedding

By LCLindley|January 9th, 2023|Tips, Wedding Planning|

Y'all - we already know that weddings are expensive AF, but let's be real here: the cost of getting married has been on the rise for years, and it shows no signs of slowing down. While there are many factors that contribute to this increase, one of the most prevalent reasons, and the one that resides on the tip of everyone's tongue, is a nasty little word called inflation. Here are a few things you need to know about planning an event in today's environment, taking into consideration 2023 wedding costs and inflation.

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Belize Travel Guide

Belize Travel Guide

By LCLindley|January 2nd, 2023|Travel|

My number one goal in life has always been to see as much of the world as possible. Every year, one of my resolutions is always to visit at least one new country, and in 2022, I capped off the end of a very busy fall travel season for work with a trip to Belize. With a population of just over 400,000 people, Belize is a laid-back and welcoming destination that offers a wide variety of attractions and activities for travelers of all types. If you’re considering Belize for your next vacation and searching for a Belize travel guide, look no further!

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Why you should consider volunteer opportunities as professional development

Why you should consider volunteer opportunities as professional development

By LCLindley|December 26th, 2022|Tips for Creatives, Volunteer|

Volunteering brings happiness in a number of ways, but it should also be considered an excellent avenue for professional development. The next time you're looking for a way to expand your professional development opportunities, and looking to bring some happiness into your life, consider volunteering – you just might find that it's the most rewarding experience you've ever had. Here are all the reasons why.

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Deer Park Villa Wedding | Michael + Shannon

Deer Park Villa Wedding | Michael + Shannon

By LCLindley|December 19th, 2022|wedding|

When I finally delivered Michael and Shannon's Deer Park Villa wedding gallery to them, Michael told me that it it "felt like a friend" had captured their wedding. "You caught the moments a close friend would have caught for me." What a wonderful compliment that is. I have to be honest though - it was easy to make the Deer Park Villa look stunning because, to be frank, it's an incredibly stunning venue tucked away into the charming af town of Fairfax, CA.

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Why you should consider wearing a ballgown in the snow for portraits

Why you should consider wearing a ballgown in the snow for portraits

By LCLindley|December 16th, 2022|Portrait, Seniors, Tips|

Looking for an incredibly unique way to express yourself this winter season? While wearing a ballgown in the snow for portraits may seem like a bold choice, it can add a touch of elegance and whimsy to your photos. With the right gown, preparation, and photographer, your winter portrait session can be truly unique and memorable. So why not consider wearing a ballgown in the snow? Here's a few tips and tricks on how to create unique photos in a challenging situation.

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Notre Dame des Victoires Wedding | Andrea + Sean

Notre Dame des Victoires Wedding | Andrea + Sean

By LCLindley|November 29th, 2022|Elopement, wedding|

Andrea's grandparents held a Notre Dame des Victoires wedding, so when they decided to have a destination elopement in San Francisco, it seemed like the perfect location, complete with a reception at the Mill Rose Inn in Half Moon Bay, CA.

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Texas Concert Photographer | Allen Stone’s Karaoke Extravaganza

Texas Concert Photographer | Allen Stone’s Karaoke Extravaganza

By LCLindley|November 14th, 2022|Austin, Commercial Photography, Event Photos, texas|

Allen Stone is no stranger to wacky ideas. Back in 2019, Al and his best friend Julian Gavilanes embarked on a karaoke tour of the United States. This year, they decided to bring it back, bigger and better than ever - a multi-state tour, a full crew, with a polished story, and 100x the fun and hijinks. It was a blend of an acoustic concert, with Allen performing intimate renditions of beloved songs, as well as new material, along with pre-show VIP meet and greets, an audience participation segment (that's the karaoke y'all), games, more than one or two surprises a night, and more! Photos and more from Allen Stone's Texas stops on his 2022 Karaoke Extravaganza.

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Camp Galilee Summer Camp Wedding | Rachael + Garrett

Camp Galilee Summer Camp Wedding | Rachael + Garrett

By LCLindley|November 7th, 2022|camping, Tahoe, wedding|

A summer camp wedding is the perfect destination wedding for the client who wants a relaxed, but all encompassed vacation weekend for their celebration. A relaxing destination wedding at an established summer camp like Camp Galilee allows everyone to enjoy an extended amount of time socializing, but in a more budget friendly way and, better yet, all on the same property. For Rachael and Garrett, who both previously worked at Camp Galilee, it was the perfect location because it is a place near and dear to both their hearts.

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The hidden costs of running a photography businesses (and why you should take them seriously)

The hidden costs of running a photography businesses (and why you should take them seriously)

By LCLindley|October 17th, 2022|Photography, Tips, Tips for Creatives, wedding, Wedding Planning|

When people choose to become photographers, it’s for the love of it: sharing moments of pure joy at weddings, births, and family sessions. Being the person behind the camera is much more than the art of capturing these moments, though, and it’s important, especially if you’re just starting your photography business, to zoom out and take inventory of the hidden costs of running a photography business.

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Edgewood Golf Resort Wedding | Jessica + Jason

Edgewood Golf Resort Wedding | Jessica + Jason

By LCLindley|October 10th, 2022|wedding|

Edgewood Tahoe Resort is a luxury lakefront golf course, 4-star hotel, and spa located in Stateline, NV, on the shores of South Lake Tahoe. With it's own private beach, a world renown golf course on site, gorgeous views and both indoor and outdoor ceremony and reception spaces, it was the ideal location for Jessica and Jason's elegant black tie destination wedding at the vacation destination where they met.

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Consider this when you’re creating your own wedding timeline

Consider this when you’re creating your own wedding timeline

By LCLindley|October 5th, 2022|Tips, wedding, Wedding Planning|

While your photographer will be happy to help you create a timeline of the day based on photos, it’s really up to you or (preferably) your wedding coordinator to create a full-fledged timeline. The day-of timeline is an easily overlooked, but essential piece that ensures your day runs smoothly. In case you don’t have a wedding coordinator, here are a few tips what to do if you’re creating your own wedding timeline.

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Virginia City Event Photographer | Virginia City Camel Races

Virginia City Event Photographer | Virginia City Camel Races

By LCLindley|September 26th, 2022|Commercial Photography, Event Photos, Nevada|

Ready to get a little wild and wacky? The Reno Tahoe area offers a wide variety of fun for the entire family with year round events that are incredibly entertaining, family oriented, and, in the case of the Virginia City Camel Races, a little bit weird. From Genoa's Candy Dance, to Carson Valley Days, to the Reno Balloon Races, Reno has something for everyone in your family. When wildfire season hit Lake Tahoe with surprise this fall, we ventured down to the clean air in Virginia City to check out the Virginia City Camel Races for the first time. I brought my camera because I was feeling a little bit creative that day and as a Virginia City Event Photographer, I'm always looking for fun and inspiring Reno Tahoe events to photograph.

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