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This isn’t a sales pitch.  I’m not using any of the diet things that you’re seeing everywhere.  It’s great that they exist out there, but they aren’t working for me. I’m writing to tell you when you see me, to keep me accountable. This was me at our wedding, almost 9 years ago: Obviously none […]

July 10, 2016

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I’ve always been a big proponent of reviews and highlighting them for your followers and potential clientele.  Your clients can say things about you that you can’t say about yourself.  My latest one came from Josh Fowler of Fowler Studios – and was a total surprise in my Facebook inbox: “I feel the need to […]

July 5, 2016

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Vendors choose to style a shoot for a lot of reasons: they want to be published, they want to expand their portfolio, they want to push their creativity.  The most important part about styled shoots, however, is making sure that you abide by etiquette. Tip 1: Try something new. Don’t replicate what you’ve found on […]

June 28, 2016

Amanda Hedgepeth Photography. Rentals by Chic Unique Vintage Rentals. Styling by Misty Saves the Day. Branding. Elizabeth City. Montero's.

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“I believe that if one always looked at the skies, one would end up with wings.” – Gustave Flaubert Are you happy with where you’re at in your business?  Do you worry that if you grow bigger, you won’t be able to handle the onset of work that comes with having a larger client base, […]

June 23, 2016

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I’ve had a few little sayings that have followed me on this journey of owning my own business – I’ve told you all about “Baby bird, you’ve gotta fly” – and that’s still probably the mantra of my life from this point forward.  My second favorite? Know your tribe.  You’ve heard me say it before, […]

June 21, 2016

Dragon Studio ILEA Hampton Roads Cypress Point Gala Misty Saves the Day

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Some of you have had the pleasure of working with my amazing husband, Christopher.  Not only is he a kickass husband, but he’s also my best friend, and the best dad that you’ve ever met in your life. It’s not because I’m biased.  People tell me all the time, “Chris loves to be a dad […]

June 18, 2016