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The Difference Between Photo Editing and Photo Retouching

In today’s digital age, almost every photo we see has been touched up in some way or the other. Whether removing blemishes, adjusting the color, or removing unwanted elements from an image, photo editing and retouching have become essential skills for photographers, designers, and marketers alike.

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Top 19 Wedding Guest Complaints & How To Avoid Them!

Creating a memorable and enjoyable wedding experience for your guests is essential in ensuring that your special day is cherished by all who attend. This comprehensive guide will discuss the top 19 wedding guest complaints and provide practical solutions to enhance the overall guest experience, allowing you and your loved

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What is a cinematographer?

As a cinematographer, my role is to visually interpret the script and bring it to life through lighting, composition, and camera movement. It’s like being a visual storyteller, using the camera as a paintbrush to create a cinematic experience that immerses the audience in the story. My job starts before

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Questions to Ask When Hiring a Photographer

If you’ve started your search for the perfect photographer, you’ve probably laid eyes on some list that covers specific questions you “need” to ask as potential photographers. Those are all fine and great to consider, but it doesn’t matter what equipment they use. It shouldn’t be the first question you

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Define the Future: Be Part of Our 2024-2025 Preferred Vendor List

Hello, creative visionaries and storytellers! As we embark on the exciting years of 2024 and 2025, we are opening a world of opportunity for skilled photographers and cinematographers. We aim to form a Preferred Vendor List that epitomizes innovation, creativity, and collaboration in visual storytelling. This is not just an

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Changes coming to True Essence Photography for 2024

As 2024 unfolds, True Essence Photography is not just embracing change; we’re pioneering it. Our heartfelt, tailored packages for weddings and special events, coupled with our compassionate approach to pricing adjustments, showcase our unwavering commitment to capturing your life’s most precious moments. With the introduction of our refined service offerings

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Planning Your First Wedding – The Complete Guide 🎉

Introduction Hey there, future newlyweds!  Are you gearing up to plan your first wedding but feeling lost at sea? That’s totally normal. It’s a big adventure you’re embarking on, and it’s okay to feel a little overwhelmed at first.  But don’t you worry one bit.

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What is Boudoir Photography?

Boudoir photography is a photography session where you wear alluring outfits, lingerie, and dresses, or even go scantily clad & get your photographs taken. The photographer & the model will work together to create beautiful, sexy, confident images of yourself.

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Choosing The Correct Photographer For Your Session

With so many different photographers in the area and the world, it can be hard to pick the right one and even when you have finally narrowed down the list of photographers. How do you know that you’ve chosen the correct photographer for the image that you have pictured?

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Dontavious Chesson

The Difference Between Photo Editing and Photo Retouching

In today’s digital age, almost every photo we see has been touched up in some way or the other. Whether removing blemishes, adjusting the color, or removing unwanted elements from an image, photo editing and retouching have become essential skills for photographers, designers, and marketers alike.

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Dontavious Chesson

Top 19 Wedding Guest Complaints & How To Avoid Them!

Creating a memorable and enjoyable wedding experience for your guests is essential in ensuring that your special day is cherished by all who attend. This comprehensive guide will discuss the top 19 wedding guest complaints and provide practical solutions to enhance the overall guest experience, allowing you and your loved ones to celebrate your union with joy and satisfaction. We know that your wedding guest experience isn’t the first aspect that comes to mind, but it should be high on your priority list if you like avoiding wedding complaints from your guest.

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Man sitting in video recording studio with blackmagic equipment as a cinematographer
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Dontavious Chesson

What is a cinematographer?

As a cinematographer, my role is to visually interpret the script and bring it to life through lighting, composition, and camera movement. It’s like being a visual storyteller, using the camera as a paintbrush to create a cinematic experience that immerses the audience in the story. My job starts before filming even begins, during pre-production.

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Dontavious Chesson

Questions to Ask When Hiring a Photographer

If you’ve started your search for the perfect photographer, you’ve probably laid eyes on some list that covers specific questions you “need” to ask as potential photographers. Those are all fine and great to consider, but it doesn’t matter what equipment they use. It shouldn’t be the first question you ask when hiring a photographer. The photographer may have the best equipment that money can buy, but the photographer doesn’t have the fundamentals of photography and lighting.

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Dontavious Chesson

Planning Your First Wedding – The Complete Guide 🎉

Introduction Hey there, future newlyweds!  Are you gearing up to plan your first wedding but feeling lost at sea? That’s totally normal. It’s a big adventure you’re embarking on, and it’s okay to feel a little overwhelmed at first.  But don’t you worry one bit.

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Dontavious Chesson

Define the Future: Be Part of Our 2024-2025 Preferred Vendor List

Hello, creative visionaries and storytellers! As we embark on the exciting years of 2024 and 2025, we are opening a world of opportunity for skilled photographers and cinematographers. We aim to form a Preferred Vendor List that epitomizes innovation, creativity, and collaboration in visual storytelling. This is not just an invitation to participate; it’s a call to join a journey that celebrates the collective power of artistic expression and the transformation of ordinary moments into extraordinary memories.

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Dontavious Chesson

The reason why we ask our clients to sign a model release?

When one of our clients decides to book a session, I send a proposal with a contract and a link to pay half the session fee. Within that contract is a model release to help clarify how I am allowed to use your images and also where we’re allowed to use your images.

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Dontavious Chesson

Beginning To Forever | Wedding Documentary Film

When searching for your wedding videographer, it’s vital to understand what you’re looking for in the final production of the wedding video.  When couples typically begin their search, they’re often surprised to find out there’s more than one style of film and many different terms used by videographers to describe the work that they’ve produced.

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True Essence Blog: Insights & Updates in Photography

The Heartbeat of True Essence Photography

     Explore the True Essence Photography blog – your portal to the expressive universe of images as seen through the eyes of a dedicated visual narrator from Greenville, NC. We aim to provide more than just news on our latest endeavors; we’re here to impart insights that can influence and inspire your journey in photography.

Capturing Moments, Crafting Stories

     Photography is more than just a profession or a hobby—it’s a means to document the world, preserve moments, and tell stories that might otherwise go unheard. True Essence Photography thrives on this philosophy, and this blog is an extension of that passion. Whether you’re a bride-to-be seeking inspiration for your upcoming nuptials, a business looking for dynamic commercial imagery, or an aspiring photographer eager to learn, you’ll find a home here.

     In this blog, you can anticipate regular updates filled with vibrant photographs from recent weddings, engagements, and portrait sessions, each telling its unique story. Get exclusive behind-the-scenes looks at our shoots and understand the dedication and artistry that go into creating each frame. Additionally, we’ll share our triumphs and challenges, providing a candid glimpse into the life of a professional photographer and videographer.

A Trove of Photographic Wisdom

    But that’s not all. We believe in the power of knowledge sharing, so our blog is also dedicated to offering tips and advice that span from the technical aspects of camera work to the subtle art of capturing emotion. From how-to guides on achieving the perfect lighting in your shots to advice on posing and directing to make your subjects shine, our tips section aims to empower you with the knowledge to elevate your photography.

 

Engage, Learn, and Grow with Us

     Our mission is not only to capture the true essence of the moments we’re privileged to witness but also to help you do the same. We invite you to dive into our articles, absorb the insights, and be inspired. If there’s a specific topic you’re curious about or a challenge you’re facing in photography, let us know. We’re here to support and grow with our community.

True Essence Photography is more than a brand—it’s a testament to the beauty of life’s chapters, and through this blog, we share them with you. So, please bookmark this page, subscribe to our updates, and join us on this visual odyssey.