Journal

Remember when Taylor Swift dropped that Tortured Poets Department “Fortnight” music video and we all collectively lost our minds? Well, buckle up, because we’re about to take you on a wild ride through our latest shootout editorial that channeled alllll those modern Victorian vibes – with a Develope twist, of course. Picture this: The iconic […]

Remember that time you thought a little drizzle could dampen our spirits? Ha! Clearly, you haven’t met the Develope Academy crew. We just turned Tulsa’s Philbrook Museum into our personal playground, and let me tell you, it was like stepping into a European fairytale… if that fairytale had a heavy dose of Pantone’s 2023 Color […]

Trust us, you won’t want to miss this one! At last year’s Glowchella summit, we brought together a powerhouse panel of industry experts to dive deep into a topic that’s not just close to our hearts, but essential for EVERY photographer: authentically capturing and celebrating diverse skin tones in wedding photography. Key Takeaways That’ll Transform […]

Ready to level up your photography game? We’ve got a treat for you that’s hotter than a Texas summer wedding. In our latest Glow On… podcast episode, “Scene & Heard: Directing With Purpose,” we’re dishing out some serious wisdom that’ll have you feeling like the Spielberg of wedding photography. Lights, Camera, Action: The Director’s Cut […]

Unless you’ve been living under a rock (or, you know, actually shooting weddings instead of scrolling social media 😉), you’ve probably heard about the “Sepia Bride” drama that’s been taking over TikTok. Well, grab your favorite beverage and get comfy, because we are diving deep into this hot topic on our latest Glow On… podcast […]

On this episode of the Glow On… Podcast, we dove deep into the evolving landscape of the buyer’s journey. As both sellers and consumers with some pretty high standards (if we do say so ourselves), we’ve got some unique insights to share on how businesses can adapt their sales strategies to meet the needs of […]

Capturing weddings is an art form, but so is dressing for them—especially when you’re weaving through luxury events with a camera. If you’re teetering between comfort and style, underdressing, or considering packing those beat up old sneakers, let’s set some things straight. Here are three critical fashion faux pas that photographers need to stop committing […]

If you’ve been glued to your screens watching the Olympics lately (guilty as charged 🙋‍♀️), you’re not alone. But did you know that as a wedding photographer, you have more in common with those incredible athletes than you might think? In our latest Glow On… podcast episode, “It’s the Glow-lympics!”, we dive deep into the […]

Let’s chat about something that’s been coming up a lot in our weekly Instagram AMAs: mental health for creatives and small business owners in the wedding industry. We get it—running a business in this industry can be as exhausting as it is exhilarating. One minute you’re capturing the most magical moments of someone’s life, and […]

Did you know that the average couple spends 10-12% of their total wedding budget on photography? But here’s the kicker—that percentage can vary wildly depending on the overall budget of the wedding. If you’re a wedding photographer wondering, “How much should a wedding photographer cost?” or “What should I charge for wedding photography?” you’re not […]