#336 Jasmine Blais is a wedding and lifestyle photographer based out of Prince Albert Saskatchewan. If you have been thinking about dipping your toes into the world of wedding photography, Jasmine is here today to help you figure out what you need and what you need to know before taking your first booking. Jasmine Blais also talks about how to get started with booking weddings for the new year. She shares her story of starting to take photos as a teen and then gradually turning it into a business. She also talks about her experience as a teacher and how she balanced her teaching career and her photography career in her early 20s.

The Big Ideas:

Take risks, explore career options
Gain confidence and experience
Trust yourself and practice
Know your camera settings
Serve, don't sell
You will miss moments
Provide standout client experience
Provide client experience bonuses
Build a supportive community

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Time Stamps

00:05:26 Take risks to explore creativity.
00:10:51 Gain confidence through experience.
00:13:07 Trust yourself and practice.
00:19:25 Prepare and adjust settings.
00:27:00 Focus on serving clients.
00:37:08 Capture moments, don't miss them.
00:42:45 Stay lighthearted and relaxed.
00:49:17 Deliver quick sneak peeks.
00:54:56 Build a support system.
00:55:48 Find a photography community.

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Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group
Get your Photo Questions Answered on the show - https://beginnerphotopod.com/qa
Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/

Thanks for listening & keep shooting!

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