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HI, I'm KATELYN JAMES

HI, I'm KATELYN JAMES

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EDUCATION LIKE NOTHING ELSE
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HI, I'm KATELYN JAMES

HI, I'm KATELYN JAMES

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HI, I'm KATELYN JAMES

HI, I'm KATELYN JAMES

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I photograph destination weddings around the world but my heart and home are in Virginia. I spend my time educating over 40,000 online photography students in our KJ Community through transformational online courses & industry-leading behind the scenes membership program, KJ All Access!

Any photographer can build a  profitable AND purposeful business.

I'M AN EDUCATOR, PHOTOGRAPHER, & MOMMA WHO BELIEVES
DLD Business

I had the pleasure of chatting with Erica and Jon, two incredibly talented photographers and educators who have redefined their business and life by embracing change. From leaving a corporate career to transforming their wedding photography business into a thriving brand photography venture, their story is full of inspiration for anyone looking to take bold steps and live life on their own terms.

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45 | Building a Brand Photography Business That Aligns with Your Purpose with Erica & Jon

READER FAVORITES

This is going to go down as the wedding day were we got lucky over and over again. Blair and Ashley heard that there was a chance of rain on their wedding day but we all wrote it off as nothing and kept moving on with all of our original plans.

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Ashley + Blair Springfield Manor Wedding

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In the fast-paced world we live in, finding purpose and intention in everyday life can feel like a distant goal. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a parent, a creative, or simply someone searching for more meaning, this probably resonates with you! If you’ve been a longtime follower of the Katelyn James podcast, you know it’s always been about authenticity, growth, and family. So, we wanted the podcast to represent just that. Welcome to Doing Life Differently!

Doing Life Differently Podcast with Katelyn James
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43 | Introducing Doing Life Differently – Podcast Rebrand! How to Live Intentionally In Every Area of Life

The Doing Life Differently Podcast

Who doesn’t love the sparkler exit photo as the couple is sent off after their wedding?! It’s a classic! However, the traditional sparkler exit can often lead to challenges that can easily be avoided. This is where the concept of a controlled sparkler exit comes in!

Staged Sparkler Exit YT
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Controlled Sparkler Exit Wedding Day 101 Series

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It’s hard to believe that I upgraded to the Canon R6 four years ago! It’s the backbone of my photography, and while it’s been a loyal companion, I’m at a point where I have to ask: is it time for an upgrade? This question comes up a lot, especially from photographers who bought the R6 when it first launched, and many are wondering if the Canon R6MkII is worth the investment.

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Will I Keep the Canon R6MkII?! Let’s test it out!

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I am so excited to share today’s Podcast with you!! You will get to hear a powerful conversation I had with my good friend Graham Cochrane! 

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Ep. 42 | Find Yourself By Not Following the Crowd with Graham Cochrane

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Some images are good, but others really DRAW you in and make you say WOW! But what are the factors that make an image stand out so much? 

BEHIND THE IMAGE WILLOW TREE
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Taking an Image from Good to Great A Behind the Image Episode!

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