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🎙️ Episode 113/Season 4: Is Wedding Photography Really Worth the Cost?

Wedding photography pricing is one of the most common—and most confusing—topics couples encounter during engagement season. In this episode, Tammy answers real questions couples are asking online about why wedding photography costs what it does and what that investment truly includes.

This episode breaks down the difference between cost and value, explains why weddings are priced differently than other photography sessions, and helps couples understand what they’re paying for beyond wedding-day coverage. It’s designed to bring clarity, reduce sticker shock, and support confident decision-making.

If you’re early in planning or comparing photographers, this episode will help you understand pricing through a professional, educational lens—without pressure or sales tactics.

Support the show

Buy my Books!!

• Author Page
• Complete Guide to Wedding Photography for Couples
• Burn + Bloom Series Link

You can find more info at:
CompleteWeddingEd.com, AtaGirlPhoto.com

Connect with Tammy:

• Instagram (book/education): @completeweddinged
• Instagram (wedding photos): @atagirlphoto
• TikTok: @atagirlphoto
• Pinterest: @atagirlphoto
• YouTube: @atagirlphoto
• Twitter/X: @atagirlphoto

This podcast is meant to help couples, like you, have NO REGRETS about their choice of wedding photographer or the resulting wedding images.
It will walk you through every single phase from getting engaged to the anniversary session as it mostly relates to photography—though there may be some general planning tips from time to time.

The publishing schedule is every Monday at 6 a.m. CST. From time to time, there will be bonus episodes publis...

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🎙️ Episode 112/Season 4: How Documentary Wedding Photography Actually Works

Documentary wedding photography isn’t passive—and it isn’t luck.

In this episode, Tammy Blalock explains what documentary photography actually looks like on a real wedding day, from constant anticipation and decision-making to subtle guidance, movement, and trust.

This episode helps couples understand how documentary photographers capture fleeting moments, why trust and awareness matter more than posing, and what to look for when choosing a photographer whose approach aligns with authentic storytelling.

If you have questions about this episode, a suggestion for a future topic, or want to better understand wedding photography from engagement to anniversary sessions, reach out directly at [email protected]
or visit CompleteWeddingPhotography.com.

Support the show

Buy my Books!!

• Author Page
• Complete Guide to Wedding Photography for Couples
• Burn + Bloom Series Link

You can find more info at:
CompleteWeddingEd.com, AtaGirlPhoto.com

Connect with Tammy:

• Instagram (book/education): @completeweddinged
• Instagram (wedding photos): @atagirlphoto
• TikTok: @atagirlphoto
• Pinterest: @atagirlphoto
• YouTube: @atagirlphoto
• Twitter/X: @atagirlphoto

This podcast is meant to help couples, like you, have NO REGRETS about their choice of wedding photographer or the resulting wedding images.
It will walk you through every single phase from getting engaged to the anniversary session as it mostly relates to photography—though there may be some general planning tips from time to time.

The publishing schedule is every Monday at 6 a.m. CST. From time to time, there will be bonus episodes publis...

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🎙️ Episode 111/Season 4: The Return of True-to-Color Editing

Wedding photography trends come and go—but honest color endures.

In this episode, Tammy Blalock breaks down why true-to-color editing is making a comeback and why it matters more than couples often realize. From heavy filters and stylized presets to skin tones, florals, and venue details, Tammy explains how editing choices directly impact how your wedding day will be remembered years from now.

This conversation helps couples understand the difference between trendy edits and timeless imagery, why documentary photography relies on honest color, and what questions to ask photographers to ensure their photos age beautifully—not just perform well on social media.

If you have questions about this episode, a suggestion for a future topic, or want to better understand how wedding photography works from engagement to anniversary sessions, you can reach out directly at [email protected]
or visit CompleteWeddingPhotography.com.

Support the show

Buy my Books!!

• Author Page
• Complete Guide to Wedding Photography for Couples
• Burn + Bloom Series Link

You can find more info at:
CompleteWeddingEd.com, AtaGirlPhoto.com

Connect with Tammy:

• Instagram (book/education): @completeweddinged
• Instagram (wedding photos): @atagirlphoto
• TikTok: @atagirlphoto
• Pinterest: @atagirlphoto
• YouTube: @atagirlphoto
• Twitter/X: @atagirlphoto

This podcast is meant to help couples, like you, have NO REGRETS about their choice of wedding photographer or the resulting wedding images.
It will walk you through every single phase from getting engaged to the anniversary session as it mostly relates to photography—though there may be some general planning tips from time to time.

The publishing schedule is every Monday at 6 a.m. CST. From time to time, there will be bonus episodes publis...

Send us a text

🎙️ Episode 110/Season 4: What Changed When I Let Go (Part 2)

In Part 2 of this two-episode story, Tammy Blalock shares how trust—earned long before the wedding day—creates space for real emotion and meaningful storytelling.

She explains how trust spreads from the couple to their families and friends, why relaxed people create better photographs, and how letting go of control allowed her to document weddings with clarity, intuition, and honesty.

Support the show

Buy my Books!!

• Author Page
• Complete Guide to Wedding Photography for Couples
• Burn + Bloom Series Link

You can find more info at:
CompleteWeddingEd.com, AtaGirlPhoto.com

Connect with Tammy:

• Instagram (book/education): @completeweddinged
• Instagram (wedding photos): @atagirlphoto
• TikTok: @atagirlphoto
• Pinterest: @atagirlphoto
• YouTube: @atagirlphoto
• Twitter/X: @atagirlphoto

This podcast is meant to help couples, like you, have NO REGRETS about their choice of wedding photographer or the resulting wedding images.
It will walk you through every single phase from getting engaged to the anniversary session as it mostly relates to photography—though there may be some general planning tips from time to time.

The publishing schedule is every Monday at 6 a.m. CST. From time to time, there will be bonus episodes publis...

Send us a text

🎙️ Episode 109/Season 4: The Day I Stopped Chasing Perfect (Part 1)

In this episode, award-winning wedding photojournalist Tammy Blalock shares a deeply personal reflection on perfection, control, and her early misconceptions about photojournalistic wedding photography.

Tammy opens up about her creative evolution, the moment she realized that true storytelling can’t be forced, and why learning to recognize moments—not manufacture them—changed everything about her work.

Support the show

Buy my Books!!

• Author Page
• Complete Guide to Wedding Photography for Couples
• Burn + Bloom Series Link

You can find more info at:
CompleteWeddingEd.com, AtaGirlPhoto.com

Connect with Tammy:

• Instagram (book/education): @completeweddinged
• Instagram (wedding photos): @atagirlphoto
• TikTok: @atagirlphoto
• Pinterest: @atagirlphoto
• YouTube: @atagirlphoto
• Twitter/X: @atagirlphoto

This podcast is meant to help couples, like you, have NO REGRETS about their choice of wedding photographer or the resulting wedding images.
It will walk you through every single phase from getting engaged to the anniversary session as it mostly relates to photography—though there may be some general planning tips from time to time.

The publishing schedule is every Monday at 6 a.m. CST. From time to time, there will be bonus episodes publis...

Send us a text

🎙️ Episode 108/Season 4: AI Can’t See Emotion — Why Photojournalists Still Matter

In this episode, award-winning wedding photojournalist Tammy Blalock explains why AI — no matter how advanced — will never replace the eye, intuition, or emotional intelligence of a real wedding storyteller.

Tammy breaks down exactly what AI can do ethically, where it helps streamline workflows, and where photographers must draw the line to protect the truth of a couple’s wedding day.

This episode is a must-listen for couples who value authenticity, and for anyone curious about how AI is reshaping — but not replacing — wedding photography.

Support the show

Buy my Books!!

• Author Page
• Complete Guide to Wedding Photography for Couples
• Burn + Bloom Series Link

You can find more info at:
CompleteWeddingEd.com, AtaGirlPhoto.com

Connect with Tammy:

• Instagram (book/education): @completeweddinged
• Instagram (wedding photos): @atagirlphoto
• TikTok: @atagirlphoto
• Pinterest: @atagirlphoto
• YouTube: @atagirlphoto
• Twitter/X: @atagirlphoto

This podcast is meant to help couples, like you, have NO REGRETS about their choice of wedding photographer or the resulting wedding images.
It will walk you through every single phase from getting engaged to the anniversary session as it mostly relates to photography—though there may be some general planning tips from time to time.

The publishing schedule is every Monday at 6 a.m. CST. From time to time, there will be bonus episodes publis...

Send us a text

🎙️ Episode 107/Season 4: What Wedding Photographers Wish Couples Knew

In this episode, award-winning wedding photojournalist Tammy Blalock opens up about the things photographers wish couples knew — the honest, practical insights that can completely transform both your experience and your final wedding gallery.

Tammy shares why presence matters more than perfection, why Pinterest shouldn’t become a shot list, and how trust between couples and photographers is the secret ingredient to magical wedding photos.

Whether you’re just starting the planning process or finalizing details, this episode helps you set the stage for beautiful, meaningful photography.

Support the show

Buy my Books!!

• Author Page
• Complete Guide to Wedding Photography for Couples
• Burn + Bloom Series Link

You can find more info at:
CompleteWeddingEd.com, AtaGirlPhoto.com

Connect with Tammy:

• Instagram (book/education): @completeweddinged
• Instagram (wedding photos): @atagirlphoto
• TikTok: @atagirlphoto
• Pinterest: @atagirlphoto
• YouTube: @atagirlphoto
• Twitter/X: @atagirlphoto

This podcast is meant to help couples, like you, have NO REGRETS about their choice of wedding photographer or the resulting wedding images.
It will walk you through every single phase from getting engaged to the anniversary session as it mostly relates to photography—though there may be some general planning tips from time to time.

The publishing schedule is every Monday at 6 a.m. CST. From time to time, there will be bonus episodes publis...

Send us a text

🎙️ Episode 106/Season 4: Motion Blur — Emotion in Motion

In this episode, award-winning wedding photojournalist Tammy Blalock breaks down one of her most used creative techniques—motion blur.

Tammy explains how she uses it intentionally to show energy, movement, and emotion within still images. Rather than striving for technical perfection, she embraces blur as a storytelling tool that brings her photos to life.

Whether it’s the sweep of a veil, a spinning dance floor, or a bride walking toward her partner, motion blur creates imagery that feels alive.

Support the show

Buy my Books!!

• Author Page
• Complete Guide to Wedding Photography for Couples
• Burn + Bloom Series Link

You can find more info at:
CompleteWeddingEd.com, AtaGirlPhoto.com

Connect with Tammy:

• Instagram (book/education): @completeweddinged
• Instagram (wedding photos): @atagirlphoto
• TikTok: @atagirlphoto
• Pinterest: @atagirlphoto
• YouTube: @atagirlphoto
• Twitter/X: @atagirlphoto

This podcast is meant to help couples, like you, have NO REGRETS about their choice of wedding photographer or the resulting wedding images.
It will walk you through every single phase from getting engaged to the anniversary session as it mostly relates to photography—though there may be some general planning tips from time to time.

The publishing schedule is every Monday at 6 a.m. CST. From time to time, there will be bonus episodes publis...

Send us a text

🎙️ Episode 105/Season 4: Finally—The World Gets It: Real Over Posed

After years of championing authenticity, award-winning wedding photojournalist Tammy Blalock shares her excitement that the wedding industry is finally embracing real, candid moments over staged perfection.

In this episode, Tammy opens up about her early misconceptions—how she once believed photojournalistic photographers simply didn’t know how to pose—and how her own experience changed everything.
 She explains why documenting moments, not orchestrating them, creates far more powerful and emotional wedding images.

This episode is an honest, heartfelt reflection on letting go of control, embracing imperfection, and celebrating real love exactly as it unfolds.

Support the show

Buy my Books!!

• Author Page
• Complete Guide to Wedding Photography for Couples
• Burn + Bloom Series Link

You can find more info at:
CompleteWeddingEd.com, AtaGirlPhoto.com

Connect with Tammy:

• Instagram (book/education): @completeweddinged
• Instagram (wedding photos): @atagirlphoto
• TikTok: @atagirlphoto
• Pinterest: @atagirlphoto
• YouTube: @atagirlphoto
• Twitter/X: @atagirlphoto

This podcast is meant to help couples, like you, have NO REGRETS about their choice of wedding photographer or the resulting wedding images.
It will walk you through every single phase from getting engaged to the anniversary session as it mostly relates to photography—though there may be some general planning tips from time to time.

The publishing schedule is every Monday at 6 a.m. CST. From time to time, there will be bonus episodes publis...

Send us a text

🎙️ Episode 104/Season 4: Finally—The World Gets It: Real Over Posed

After years of championing authenticity, award-winning wedding photojournalist Tammy Blalock shares her excitement that the wedding industry is finally embracing real, candid moments over staged perfection.

Tammy reflects on her early misconceptions about photojournalism, how her perspective evolved, and why she believes documenting is far more powerful than directing. If you’ve ever felt torn between posed and candid photography, this heartfelt episode will remind you why emotion always wins.

Support the show

Buy my Books!!

• Author Page
• Complete Guide to Wedding Photography for Couples
• Burn + Bloom Series Link

You can find more info at:
CompleteWeddingEd.com, AtaGirlPhoto.com

Connect with Tammy:

• Instagram (book/education): @completeweddinged
• Instagram (wedding photos): @atagirlphoto
• TikTok: @atagirlphoto
• Pinterest: @atagirlphoto
• YouTube: @atagirlphoto
• Twitter/X: @atagirlphoto

This podcast is meant to help couples, like you, have NO REGRETS about their choice of wedding photographer or the resulting wedding images.
It will walk you through every single phase from getting engaged to the anniversary session as it mostly relates to photography—though there may be some general planning tips from time to time.

The publishing schedule is every Monday at 6 a.m. CST. From time to time, there will be bonus episodes publis...