I was having a deep conversation with my husband over dinner the other night and we got to thinking about ideal clients. It was a chat that sort of a piggy-backed off of my post from a few weeks ago, and it led to a monumental point.

We want clients just like us.…
You know, a client who could be our best friend in real life. Someone who shares the same values and ideals. Someone

Yes, I said “choosing.” Because at the end of the day, you get to have a say in this process, too.
Early in your career, it’s super easy to get wrapped up in taking on any client that is willing to book you. And, while that’s all fine and dandy, it only works for a short period of time. Why? Well, you can only sustain the volume of work you’re doing at the cost your…

Whether you’re already a full-time wedding vendor, or you’re working toward it, there is one thing that is important regardless: having other interests outside the wedding world.
It’s so easy to get wrapped up in the fun and details of weddings, but by the time wedding season comes to an end, many of us are burnt out. We’re looking forward to having our weekends back and life slowing down a bit.
And, the easiest way…

Early in your careers you often spend time trying to figure out exactly what your style is. You play with different looks, editing techniques, types of clients. And, that’s okay. You probably spent just as much time trying to do the same with any endeavor of yours (college, work, etc.). But, how do you make sure you find clients that match your style?
Start by honing in what you like. If you love a crisp,…

Lately, I’ve been hearing a lot about setting boundaries and why it is OK to simply say “no” or, “I am sorry, I can’t help you.” Many of us have a problem saying no and setting boundaries because we feel by doing so, we maybe perceived as uncooperative or unsympathetic.  What if not saying no is costing you money or causing you to neglect your family or business? If you are always saying yes, when…

I’m thrilled to introduce you to today’s guest poster, Megan of Studio M.M.E. Her inspirational words can be found on her own blog, but more recently on Design*Sponge… as part of their Biz Ladies feature. And, today, she’s sharing inspiration with you all.
Without further delay, grab a spot of tea and be inspired…
When we were little, we constantly compared our crayon drawings, our show and tell items, and occasionally things we shouldn’t

I recently brought home a truly vintage clock from my grandparent’s home that they no longer wanted. It has likely been hanging in their basement for some 30 years and we were all surprised that all it took was a new battery to get it working like new again. I hung it in our bedroom, to immediate complaints from Kyle about how loud it was. The tick seemed to be even further amplified at night…

As Fall settles in around us and Thanksgiving nears we are reminded to be grateful. Each year at Thanksgiving dinner our family often went around the table saying one thing we were grateful for. My sister and I hated it. As I get older, I value the act of gratitude more and more.
We are often caught in a culture of complaining where the grass always seems greener on the other side. Until of course…

For the past two weeks, my husband and I have been on holiday in England, Ireland, and France. I met some of the amazing people that I have talked to many times on line and it was so lovely to get to know them, finally, in person. I always wondered to myself if after meeting my online friends face to face, would I be able to say, “They are just as they portrayed themselves online”…

As professionals in the wedding industry, we are naturally drawn to all things lovely. It is so easy to get lost for hours on beautiful wedding blogs and sites. However as TWIPS , collectively, we have a lot of pretty going on in our community, too!  Here are three TWIPS members that came together and created this eye-candy just for you…aren’t we lucky!
When Katie and I put our heads together, we knew we wanted to create something modern. Weddings in…