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Based in Washington, DC, Hannah Elise photographs weddings for couples who are the perfect mix of sophisticated and fun. Her style focuses on telling the story of your day while also paying attention to the smallest details and ensuring you always look your best.

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August 23, 2019

Can you relate to me on this? When I used to hear the word “salesman” this was the picture that came to mind: a sleazy man with slicked-back hair in an oversized suit selling used cars for way more than their worth. Bonus points if the suit is polyester. Or, how about another visual picture: […]

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August 23, 2019

Do I even need to say it: rest is important. Taking a break – mentally, physically, emotionally – from work is important. We aren’t machines. We are a whole being, and taking a break to savor the goodness of this world is an essential part of being human! I think that in the world we […]

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July 14, 2019

We have had the absolute DELIGHT of hosting another summer intern this year! Caelan has been with HBP since May so it is about time we introduce her! Give us a 30-second introduction: Hello!! My name is Caelan Ulke, and I am currently a junior at Grove City College, pursuing a degree in Communication Studies […]

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February 5, 2019

Wedding photography internship season is upon us! As I’ve been reflecting on the 2018 year, hiring interns was without a doubt one of the best and most joyful elements of the entire year. I’m so please to announce that HBP will be hiring a SUMMER INTERN for the 2019 season! Since starting my business, I’ve […]

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November 19, 2018

It has been my sincerest JOY to add photographers to the HBP team! I put my full, 100% trust in Cassie and Sarah and could not be more thrilled to have them on my team! In anticipation of a lot of questions about this new addition to our team, we’ve created this FAQ post about […]

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September 13, 2018

If you’ve been following along with my business over the last year, you know that 2018 was my first year for the Hannah Bjorndal Wedding Photography Internship Program! I had two fabulous interns in the spring, Cassie & Wendy, and another fantastic intern this summer, Grace! Grace just finished her internship a few weeks ago […]

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September 11, 2018

I don’t know about you, but I’m a big fan of traveling. Not only am I a big fan, but I kind of need it! Maybe that sounds dramatic and VERY #firstworldproblems, but the truth is that as an artist, being inspired and refreshed is essential. And it just so happens that traveling and photographing […]

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December 7, 2017

This year has been even more full, exciting and busy than the last. Over the last 12 months, I’ve mentored more than 10 new & growing photographers and small business owners. It’s a joy and a privilege to join other photographers & creative entrepreneurs on their journey to building a successful photography business, and I’m […]

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February 2, 2017

I remember being incredible confused and frustrated when I was trying to figure out what equipment was essential to shooting weddings. I had been a second shooter for a few different wedding photographers, but they had SO MUCH gear, and I knew I neither needed nor could afford all of that stuff. What do you […]

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January 29, 2017

This post is one in a series about how I went full time with my wedding photography business. Check out this first post before reading, and keep following along for continuing advice over the next few weeks! Any marketing professional or business coach is going to tell you this right off the bat – you […]

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January 22, 2017

This post is one in a series about how I went full time with my wedding photography business. Check out this first post before reading, and keep following along for continuing advice over the next few weeks! Some people are gifted naturals at marketing, others may have taken a course in college, and some (maybe […]

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January 15, 2017

This post is one in a series about how I went full time with my wedding photography business. Check out this first post before reading, and keep following along for continuing advice over the next few weeks! I might blow your mind when I say this, but your portfolio does not matter very much when […]

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