EDUCATION FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS
BEHIND THE LENS
A little bit about Lizzie
A full-time photographer servicing the NYC / tri-state area
9 years of wedding experience
Manages a team of associates and 2nd + 3rd photographers
Former corporate marketing manager turned photographer
New Jersey registered LLC and insured business owner
Featured in Carats & Cake, Style Me Pretty, Wedding Chicks, The White Wren, The Knot, Zola
A wife & mom who delivered during wedding season
Mentorship Sessions
Mentorship Sessions
1-hour mentorship video call where you can ask me anything
2-hour mentorship video call guided by specific topics and extensive Q&A
Portfolio Review
3-hour mentorship video call in which I’ll examine and audit your portfolio, website, or any other materials, along with a specific topic
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1-hour mentorship session where you can ask me anything
2-hour mentorship session guided by specific topics and extensive Q&A
Sessions are via Zoom
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3-hour mentorship session in which I’ll examine and audit your portfolio, website, or any other materials along with specific topic requests and Q&A
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Trying to Conceive as a Wedding Photographer
Navigating TTC while booking weddings, planning timelines, and managing the emotional side of uncertainty during peak season.Being Pregnant During Wedding Season
Balancing long wedding days, travel, physical limitations, and client commitments while prioritizing your health.Sharing Pregnancy News with Clients
When and how to communicate with booked couples in a way that feels professional, confident, and reassuring.Delivering During Busy Season
Planning maternity leave around weddings, due date logistics, and contingency plans for unexpected timing.Building an Associate Plan You Trust
How to prepare, train, and confidently hand off weddings while protecting your brand and client experience.Client Expectations & Boundaries
Setting clear expectations around response times, availability, and support during pregnancy and postpartum.Motherhood + Small Business Ownership
Balancing ambition, creativity, and family without burnout—or guilt.Postpartum Return to Weddings
Deciding when you’re truly ready to return, pacing yourself, and redefining what “full capacity” looks like.Financial Planning for Maternity Leave
Preparing for time off, cash flow, and pricing adjustments as a self-employed photographer.Identity Shifts as a Creative Mother
Navigating the emotional transition of becoming a mother while maintaining your artistic voice and business vision.
Discussion Topics
Most weddings are in the NY/NJ/CT Tri-State area and are 8-12 hours of coverage. It is required that you have your own equipment if you are applying to second shoot. Mirrorless cameras are required.
Join the Team
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1-hour mentorship session where you can ask me anything
2-hour mentorship session guided by specific topics and extensive Q&A
Sessions are via Zoom
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3-hour mentorship session in which I’ll examine and audit your portfolio, website, or any other materials along with specific topic requests and Q&A
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Must run a full-time photography business
5 years of wedding experience
Extensive portfolio
2nd shoot a minimum of 3 weddings with Lizzie