Wedding Photography : Mistakes Make Magic

Are you unsure of what to wear to shoot your first wedding? Are you interested in hearing some tips that'll elevate your shooting experience at your next event? This episode is for you! At the beginning of my wedding photography career, I made plenty of wardrobe mistakes... now, 10+ years later, I've collected a set of guidelines, preferences, and brands that ensure a seamless (haha) wardrobe experience - that way I can focus on the photography!

In this episode of Mistakes Make Magic, I'll be taking you through my wardrobe decision-making process. We'll be covering things like:

👕 How to blend in and why it's important

🥿 Comfortability and footwear

🤵‍♀️ What to do if you're unsure about an event's attire

👗 PREVENTING wardrobe malfunctions

👜 Some of my favorite, durable brands for wedding attire

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If you're anything like me, your favorite part about your business is doing the thing that you love - photography! However, as we all know, running a business involves more than just the favored parts...

Over the years, I've tried out many different programs, websites, and softwares to help me with the back-end tasks of running my business , that way I can spend more of my time on that photography portion of the job that I love so much! In this episode of Mistakes Make Magic, I'll be sharing some of those findings with you (as well as some discounts and codes to help you out)!

I'll be going through some of my FAVORITE tools and resources including:

📷 Dubsado for client management

📷 Showit for website software

📷 Flodesk for email marketing

📷 Pic-Time for image hosting

📷 and a personalized list of ALL of my favorite educational resources (and those discount codes I mentioned)!

If you listen to ONE episode of Mistakes Make Magic, let this one be the one!! These resources have truly helped me to build my business and I hope that you'll find they'll aid you in yours as well!

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Which Nikon lens should I buy? Which lens will benefit my wedding photography the most? What piece of equipment will give me the most bang for my buck? If you've recently asked yourself any of these questions, then this episode of Mistakes Make Magic is for you! The only thing harder than coming to a general purchasing decision after swimming through all of the options on the market is narrowing down that final list and deciding which lens is THE lens.

In this episode, I'll be walking you through why I love my Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S and  f/1.2 S lenses and some of the pros and cons I've found through my firsthand experiences with both. We'll be talking:

💲 price point: $600 vs $2100

📷 which is best for budget and experience level/application

⚖️ size and weight

🔍 focal length and speed

... and much more! So if you need help making that final plunge into your purchasing decision - or even if you're just doing your preliminary research - I am here to help and hope that you find some applicable info in this episode :)

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Finding the right camera is hard enough... but what about finding the perfect lens? There's an endless catalog of photography gear out there and information overload is definitely real!! Trust me, I've been through it! BUT the great thing about that is, since I went through it you don't have to! I've been experimenting with gear for over 10 years and have learned through trial and error what works for the wedding photography business and what doesn't.

So, if you're in the market for new gear or need a starting point for what features to look for in a lens, this episode of Mistakes Make Magic is for you! I'll be taking you through all of the reasons I use the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 (and a few cons as well) and why I can't imagine shooting without it. I'll be talking through my opinions of important features like:

• focus speed: this camera is QUICK!
• performance in low light: I rarely even use a flash anymore
• price point: it's an investment... but a worthwhile one

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Choosing the right camera can be such a daunting task, especially when there's such a large price tag attached! Recently, I decided to switch from my Nikon D3S to the newer Nikon Z6II for my wedding photography. Though both cameras definitely have their pros and cons, the pros of the Z6II really took the cake for me! In this episode of Mistakes Make Magic, I'll be going through those pros and cons and go into detail with some of my likes/dislikes of each. SO, whether you're looking to purchase your first camera or upgrade your fifth, I hope to provide you with a closer look into some important features and aspects to look for. In this episode, I'll be talking about some of my personal preferences when it comes to features and qualities, like: - Lens compatibility and quality; what gets you the most bang for your buck? - Size, weight, and portability - which is SO important when shooting 8,10, even 12 hours in one day! - Extra bells and whistles (like Bluetooth capabilities and electronic viewfinders) and if they're really worth it. Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoy!

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In this episode we're breaking down the ins and outs of pricing! It can be a challenging topic for photographers. This episode is sure to make things simple and clear moving forward!!

PRICING GUIDE (FREE): https://catherineguidry.com/pricing-guide-yt
POSING GUIDE (FREE): https://catherineguidry.com/posing-guide-yt
FACEBOOK GROUP (FREE): https://www.facebook.com/groups/catherineguidrycommunity
5-DAY PHOTO SOCIETY TRIAL (FREE): https://trythesociety.com

EDUCATION SHOP: https://catherineguidry.com/education
FULL TIME WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE: https://fulltimeweddingphotography.com
TEMPLATES, CONTRACTS, COURSES: https://catherineguidry.com/education
GEAR + PHOTO RESOURCES: http://catgresources.com/
PHOTOGRAPHY EDUCATION:  https://catherineguidry.com/for-photographers/

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/catherineguidry
TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@catherineguidryphoto

ABOUT:
Catherine Guidry is a New Orleans based hybrid wedding photographer, specializing in timeless and natural imagery. She is also a photography educator and speaker helping other photographers pursue their dreams and run successful, sustainable businesses.

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In this episode we are talking through the following:

How Pricing Impacts Your Business (in more ways than just profit)

How to Determine Your Minimum Price

Simple Ways You Can Increase Your Profits

The Pros and Cons of Packages

Tips for Creating Custom Quotes

Meghan Ely, founder of OFD Consulting and Wedding Industry Speakers joins me for this interview to discuss all things publication-related! We are diving into the following:

*Tips/Tactics for Getting Published

*How to Form Relationships with Editors

*Do's and Don'ts of Submissions

*Importance of Publications 

*Hiring a PR Agency

Getting published is a great way to build your brand reputation and get link-backs to your site! This podcast episode is full of good content that you don't want to miss out on!

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Meghan Ely, founder of OFD Consulting and Wedding Industry Speakers joins me for this interview to discuss all things publication-related! We are diving into the following:

*Tips/Tactics for Getting Published

*How to Form Relationships with Editors

*Do's and Don'ts of Submissions

*Importance of Publications 

*Hiring a PR Agency

Getting published is a great way to build your brand reputation and get link-backs to your site! This podcast episode is full of good content that you don't want to miss out on!

I am joined in this episode by a group of talented and powerful women who not only run successful businesses but loving homes. The Clubhouse chat is hosted by Courtney Wolf of Invision Events and we are joined by Laura Murray, Valerie Gernhauser, and Kat Braman. This is a very candid conversation including a Q&A at the end where we are all discussing the lessons learned in our journeys as moms (whether that journey is still in the early stages are many, many years in)

PRICING GUIDE (FREE): https://catherineguidry.com/pricing-guide-yt
POSING GUIDE (FREE): https://catherineguidry.com/posing-guide-yt
FACEBOOK GROUP (FREE):  https://www.facebook.com/groups/catherineguidrycommunity
5-DAY PHOTO SOCIETY TRIAL (FREE): https://trythesociety.com

EDUCATION SHOP: https://catherineguidry.com/education
FULL TIME WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE: https://fulltimeweddingphotography.com
TEMPLATES, CONTRACTS, COURSES: https://catherineguidry.com/education
GEAR + PHOTO RESOURCES: http://catgresources.com/
PHOTOGRAPHY EDUCATION:  https://catherineguidry.com/for-photographers/

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/catherineguidry
TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@catherineguidryphoto
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/catherineguidryeducation

ABOUT:
Catherine Guidry is a New Orleans based hybrid wedding photographer, specializing in timeless and natural imagery. She is also a photography educator and speaker helping other photographers pursue their dreams and run successful, sustainable businesses.

AFFILIATE LINKS:
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