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Seattle in-home lifestyle motherhood session

This Seattle lifestyle motherhood session is one of my favorites to date! Last fall I was welcomed into the home of a friend from high school who married her high school sweetheart (like Matt and I) and has the sweetest boy named Ulysses. Bridget’s home has the most beautiful Anthropologie meets old world England style, […]

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Education

How to build your wedding photography business serving multiple locations

Whether you’re a destination wedding photographer or you’re about to move to a new city, getting your business up and running can be a slow building process especially when you have the added challenge of not living where you want to work. Last week, I had the pleasure of chatting with Molly Lichten over on […]

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Editorial

Classic white micro-wedding inspiration at Rainier Chapter House

Set at Rainier Chapter House, this classic and elegant white winter wedding was the perfect inspiration for those who love classic nostalgia. Our bride started her morning in champagne silk pajamas reading the love letter from her soon to be husband. After dressing in the flowing off-the-shoulder Lela gown by Louvienne from Lovely Bride, our […]

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Education

How to start shooting film for wedding photographers

Last week on Clubhouse, I chatted with Rudney Novaes Photography all about our film photography journeys. We discussed how we got started and gave advice for those who were just starting out with film in their wedding photography business and wanted to learn more. If you missed it, or need a recap, I have the […]

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Education

Comparison of Portra 400 vs Fuji 400h

When Fujifilm first announced Fuji Pro 400h would be discontinued, I was stunned. I had spent the last 6 years working with this film, honing my color palette, becoming an expert in how to use it in all lighting situations. With my film lab, Richard Photo Lab, I had refined my color profile for scanning […]

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How to elevate your brand with portfolio building photoshoots

Last Friday I had a chat with Lucy Munoz Photography on Clubhouse about how to plan your own wedding styled shoot to elevate your brand and attract your dream clients. It was such an amazing conversation full of tactical tips and insight into our process for planning shoots, what we find important, and how to […]

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Editorial

Ethereal spring wedding at Chateau de Carsix

In the heart of Normandy sits a beautiful chateau called Chateau de Carsix. Surrounded by dreamy fields, every morning one can hear the church bell ringing in town. Our bride rises to meet the grey clouds as winter turns into a beautiful spring day. The reception table is set for her intimate wedding in France […]

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Navigating motherhood as a creative business owner

Were you able to join my last Clubhouse chat? Last Friday, Mallory Dawn Photography and I hosted a chat about navigating motherhood as creative business owners. Since Clubhouse is a live chat app, we unfortunately couldn’t record the conversation, but I wanted to give you a run down of what we discussed because it was […]

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Personal

Introducing Jacqueline Benét

Wow, I cannot tell you how good it feels to finally be introducing my new brand and business name Jacqueline Benét Photography! My mission is to honor and empower women to preserve their legacy through all of life’s most meaningful moments. I capture kind-hearted women who are cultivating a beautiful life full of love and […]

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Boudoir

Seattle Studio Boudoir Maternity Session

Becoming a mother is absolutely life-changing and maternity sessions are a beautiful way to celebrate the amazing transformation that our bodies undergo to give life to a human. At my natural light studio in Seattle, I capture women in all stages of their lives who want to preserve this snapshot in time. A boudoir session […]

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