Author: chantelmariephoto
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From Presets to Portraits: How I Transformed My Photography!
Let’s be real for a second. Are you just shooting in natural light, slapping on a preset, and then sending the gallery off to your client, hoping they’ll love it? You’re not alone. That’s where most of us self-taught photographers start. It’s safe, it’s easy, and at first, it seems to work just fine. But… Read more
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Title: How Losing My Hard Drive Has Taught Me the True Value of Community & Resilience
It’s been a tough couple of weeks for me. Like many of you, I’ve been navigating a world of setbacks that seem determined to keep me from making progress, but in the midst of it all, I’ve learned something that’s not just important for my business but for life in general: setbacks are not the… Read more
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📸 Photography Basics 101: ISO, Aperture & Shutter Speed Explained
Hey friend! 👋So you got yourself a camera (or you’re thinking about diving into photography), and suddenly you’re staring at a bunch of terms like ISO, aperture, and shutter speed wondering… “Uhhh, is this photography or rocket science?” 🚀😅 Don’t worry — I’ve got you. This post is your crash course into the Exposure Triangle… Read more
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❗️Backup Your Backup’s Backup: A Photographer’s Cautionary Tale❗️
Because once is bad enough… but twice? Ouch. Y’all… I’m living every creative’s worst nightmare — again. My hard drive, the “reliable” one I trusted because a pro photographer I admire swears by it, just gave up on me. And with it? It took everything from my most recent shoots and all the files from… Read more
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Hello world!
Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing! Embracing the Lens: A Journey into Photography and Motherhood Hello! I’m thrilled to welcome you to my blog. My name is Chantel Marie, and I’m a passionate professional photographer with five years of experience behind the lens. As a mother… Read more
