I'm the owner + photographer at Anne Casey Photography — serving Maryland & Pennsylvania

Last week I introduced you to the Be More Inspired owners and talked a bit about what the collective is, if you missed it you can read up HERE. However, this week I wanted to introduce you to the first few members of the collective. Let’s start of with Moore & Co Event Stylists who […]

Be More Inspired Wedding Studio is Maryland’s premier wedding collective. It is a boutique haven for clients who want a wedding planning experience like no other. The studio is comprised of five in-house businesses but also partners with many others that share the space. Couples can find everything they need within the collective’s planning services. […]

Do you keep telling yourself, “It will all calm down next week” or “If I could just get ahead one week” or “I wish I could get more done in a day”? This blog may be for you! With just a few quick and easy steps my weeks were revolutionized by productivity and I was […]

Bridal shows seem to have a lukewarm reputation of being successful for wedding industry workers. Some vendors absolutely loathe them and say they are a waste of time. Others, like me, love them and say they are one of the best ways to receive and capture a ton of bookings. But, why does a bridal […]

A few weeks ago I hosted the very first (of hopefully many!) Anne Casey Workshop. The back story of this is that I have always had a serious passion for small businesses. My entire working lifetime has been spent in small business, and I wouldn’t change that! I’ve seen the triumphs and the struggles and everything in between. When I was ready to venture out on my own, I was so fortunate to have a more comprehensive understanding of business ownership along with a lot of wonderful mentors to help me along the way. 

Wedding planning can be overwhelming, right? Well, I hate to be the bearer of bad news- but it’s not over after you say “I do”! Once you’ve caught up on sleep and come home from the honeymoon, there are some loose ends you’ll need to tie up. Here are the top things to do after […]

A few things I’ve learned in my 18+ months of working from home! Comment and tell me what realizations you’ve had! 

Calling all brides!! Do you need help making your timeline for your wedding day? Are you feeling totally lost?  I’m sharing a few tips to help you create your timeline with ease. It’s SUPER important to set a realistic timeline for your wedding day. It can seem overwhelming trying to organize a schedule but it’s fairly simple if you take a few minutes to think through everything. You might need revision here or there, but once you get through the first draft the rest comes easily! Check out these tips- I promise it’ll make your life a little easier! 

Second shooting is a great way to dip your toes into wedding photography and it’s how a lot of wedding photographer get their start. It gives you the opportunity to see everything it takes to shoot a wedding.  If you’re a photographer trying to get your foot in the door, second shooting is the perfect way to gain some understanding. I’ve been in the photography business for about 4 years now and I STILL love second shooting. No matter how much experience you have, you can still benefit from second shooting. I’ve also made some lifelong friends through second shooting. So today I’m sharing with you 3 reasons why I personally love second shooting!

Running your own creative business is TOTALLY worth it. But I would be lying if I told you it was easy. There are so many details to focus on from a business and creative perspective! Whenever I’m struggling with a particular task, I sit back and think, “There HAS to be an easier way to (fill in blank)”. After some searching and brainstorming (and phone-ing a friend!), I usually find out that there is a way to make my life a tad easier. So today I’m telling you about some tools that have made some details of my business become effortless. FULL DISCLOSURE-I’m in NO way computer or technology savvy, but I definitely try my best 😉