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This is a place where we can dig a little bit deeper. If we were sitting on a plane together, chatting over tacos, or sipping sweet tea on my front porch, this is a snapshot of what I’d share with you. 

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This isn’t easy for me to talk about if I’m being honest. I never knew I had a messed up money mindset. I guess I kinda thought everyone did? I’m not sure. But I’m gonna admit – I did, and God wrecked it. (Yes, this is definitely faith-based coaching, so if that’s not your vibe […]

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When I started in photography, I was SO determined to take beautiful photos. And to be able to create them consistently? That was a DREAM! But like clockwork, I’d get really discouraged whenever I’d have a shoot and the images wouldn’t turn out the way I’d hoped. Either I didn’t position my client in a […]

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Why I Switched From Dubsado to Honeybook-jessicavickers.com

I’m about to open up about something that was seriously LIFE-CHANGING for my photography business. If you’re in need of organization, clarity, and systems in your biz, (specifically through a client relationship manager (CRM) – you’re gonna wanna read this. Storytime. ✍? When I first started my business, I was honestly super disorganized. Cat’s outta […]

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I’ve gotten at least seven messages in the last two days on how I get such candid couples photos. I mean, that’s huge right? I feel like it’s the most commonly asked question in photography FB groups, (aside from how much to charge.) Lol! But the truth is, I didn’t always take photos like this. […]

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5 Tips For Sharper Photos

I remember being so frustrated with the lack of sharpness in my images when I started my photography journey. They were either blurry, out of focus, or just soft. I envied photographers with tack-sharp images, like… where you could see every eyelash distinctly. (Lol!) So, I’ve compiled a list of my top 5 tips for […]

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When I first started using Lightroom, it was honestly pretty overwhelming. (I’m one of the few people who actually started in Photoshop before ever using Lightroom.) But, switching my workflow from Photoshop to Lightroom was easily the greatest decision I made when it came to developing a solid, fast, and easy editing workflow— especially when […]

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3-Things-I-Wish-I-Knew-When-I-Started-My-Photography-Business

Over the years, there’s been more than a handful of things I wish I’d known about running a photography business. Thanks to years of trial and error, some post-session breakdowns, and more than a few all-nighter editing sessions, I’ve finally figured out a system that works for me and brings me only dream clients. So, I’m gonna […]

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A solid dose of personal life with my husband Clay, our modern farmhouse, our dogs...and basically, all the things. 



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Whether it's an adventurous elopement on the shores of Bali, or an intimate wedding in someone's backyard, here's the celebrations of love.



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I'm sharing all my recent sessions with couples, (literally all over the world,) over here on the blog.



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Here I'm showcasing female entrepreneurs; from models to hairstylists, graphic designers to makeup artists, and influencers to photographers...



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I'm peeling back the layers on running a faith-based business, life as a married woman, and navigating this *crazy* world as a Christian.



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