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158: 7 Essential Skills You Need to be a Successful Wedding Photographer

13m · Wedding Photography : Mistakes Make Magic · 09 Jun 18:00

What are the essential skills you need to run and maintain a successful wedding photography business? I'm here to take you through it!

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Are you interested in running your own wedding photography business, or have started one already? Have you considered what skills will give you the most bang for your buck, and help your business thrive?

Over the last 15 years in the industry, I’ve put together the top 7 essential skills I’ve found to be the most influential in my business, and today I’m sharing them with you!


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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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