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As a prior English teacher, I love telling each of my couple's love story. Each story is unique and in a culmination of love and a little planning, the wedding day brings that love to life in front of family and friends. As a lover of heirlooms and legacies, it's a joy to be alongside each of my couples as they create memories that will last forever for their children and grandchildren!

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Last week we discussed goal planning for your business so that you can make 2023 the best year yet! 🎉

If you have already planned some of your goals and quarterly rocks, then GREAT! I am so excited for you! If not, that’s okay too. Take a look at some of my goals and see if you can find some inspiration for the upcoming year!

Business Goals for 2023

Office Organization

December 27, 2022

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Office Organization

Your business is your baby. And what else do you want to see your baby do, other than grow and/or prosper? The key to growing your business and making it successful is to continuously set goals to pursue.

Goal Planning in Your Business

December 20, 2022

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It’s no secret…branding is one of my favorite things to talk and learn about! I love that each business can have its own unique brand, but I also love learning about how marketing and branding are so intertwined. The same marketing tactics can be used by every business, but their results can vary based off of their brand and/or service/product.

A Compilation of Branding Resources

Uncategorized

November 8, 2022

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Branding

Branding sessions have such a special place in my heart…especially the really personal branding sessions where I get to know the business owner and her business so well that I feel like I truly bring their brand to life. Kelsey was one of those sweet business owners that trusted me with the imagery for her […]

Kelsey Cuervo Photography | Personal Branding Session | Warrenton, Virginia

March 10, 2021

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The Photography Framework aims to equip new and newly established photographers with the knowledge and systems necessary to create efficient and profitable businesses and ultimately sustain a long-term business. The Photography Framework has broken down all the moving parts and logistics of a photography business start-up into ten consumable parts, or “frameworks.” Each of those […]

The Photography Framework: Explained

Workflow

August 10, 2020

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Personal

This is the final part to my transition story…but just the BEGINNING of my business! Read more about how the start of my business went and what inspired me to start The Photography Framework.

From Classroom to Camera: How I Became a Photographer, Part III

May 7, 2020

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Deciding to leave the classroom was so difficult. Read more about the process that led up to the decision in Part II!

From Classroom to Camera: How I Became a Photographer, Part II

Personal

May 7, 2020

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Personal

Before photography was a thing for me, I was a teacher–high school English to be exact. However, my career journey did not end in the classroom.

From Camera to Classroom: How I Became a Photographer, Part I

May 7, 2020

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Dual-slot cameras are super important when it comes to creating a safeguard for you and your clients. Read more to find out why!

The Benefits of a Dual-Slot Camera

Equipment

May 7, 2020