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Brock and Natalie work together filming weddings for Brock Gomez Productions. So, Brock came up with the idea of taking pictures for the “About us” page on the website. They wanted to include their “fur babies” Roscoe, Miss Kitty, and Miss Fat Kitty in the pictures, and even went as far as to have a […]
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Matt had planned a “graduation trip” for Leah to Orange Beach. This was his present to her for finishing dental hygiene school! They arrived on Sunday morning and spent the day together. Monday, their friends arrived. The week was just perfect. On Friday night, they all decided to take photos on the beach at sunset. […]
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Color Palette: Lavender, grey, ivory What three adjectives best describe your wedding? Fun, friends, dancing! Tell us about your wedding venue(s) and why you chose to get married there. We chose Parc 73 because the inside is pretty. It has exposed brick and wooden beams which I love. What was your favorite wedding purchase? My […]
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Color Palette: Sage & Lavender What three adjectives best describe your wedding? Intimate, Sentimental, Spirit-Filled Tell us about your wedding venue(s) and why you chose to get married there. Jonathan & I’s marital order of events may seem unconventional to most, but that’s just our story! Once we got engaged, we began planning a wedding, […]
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Color Palette: Neutral Earth Tones What three adjectives best describe your wedding? Fun : Warm : Natural Tell us about your wedding venue(s) and why you chose to get married there. I saw a photo of this venue from a family friend’s wedding, and I immediately fell in love with it. The view was just […]
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Venue/Catering: Nottoway Plantation Florals: Designs by Milissa Wedding Cake: Ambrosia Bakery Wedding Dress/Accessories: Allure from Bridal Boutique Hair/Makeup: Studio Elan (Ashley Dicharry) Groom’s Apparal: Michael Kors Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Bill Levkoff Ceremony Music: Rebecca Babin (harpist) Reception Musi: United We Jam Reception Music: Louisiana Red Stationery: Paper ‘n’ Things Color Palette: Ivory and Blush What three adjectives […]
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Louisiana weather is extremely unpredictable, especially in the Spring. What started out as a cloudy/overcast day turned into sunshine as we began photographing Amelie’s bridals. We began the session at The Victorian Plantation. Amelie loved the courtyard and green spaces; we then moved over to a special place for this bride: When Amelie was younger she learned to […]
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Getting Ready Location: The Caldwell House Ceremony: St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church Reception: Magdalen Place Catering: Shucks! Florals: Kim Veillon and Cathy Villien Wedding/Groom’s Cake: Heidi Broussard Event Rentals: Party Central Transportation: Party Time Trolley Ceremony Music: Tommy Guidry (organist) | Heather Hand (vocalist) Tommy Benoit (violinist) | Ray Theaux (timpanist) | Jared Gray (trumpeter) […]
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Elizabeth and Larry both came from small town roots and continued their education at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. After college, Larry went on to pursue a career, coincidentally working with Elizabeth’s sister. Elizabeth’s sister insisted that Elizabeth and Larry meet, especially after discovering that they both shared a commitment and love for the […]
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Prepare to be inspired as we journey through the captivating world of award-winning artist and passionate photographer, Elizabeth Messina. A master of intimate portraiture, Elizabeth has honed her craft to create powerful, intimate images, where the essence of her subjects shines through. Starting with photographing friends and family, Elizabeth has grown as an artist, overcoming […]
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The decision to scale a photography business is not one to be taken lightly. There are several factors to consider, and many photographers grapple with the question of when and how to expand. The latest episode of our podcast tackles this topic head-on, providing insights from successful professionals who have successfully scaled their businesses. One […]
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There are a lot of differences between zoom lenses and prime lenses, especially in photography. Knowing the differences between the lenses will help you decide which lens is best to use in the different types of situations that may come up in your wedding photography business. When deciding which type of lens to shoot with, […]
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During my 15 years of wedding photography, I have tried quite a few different styles of camera bags for carrying my equipment to a wedding. I know that it is a personal choice and it really needs to meet the needs that you have! I can’t make the decision for you, but I can help […]
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When I switched from doing my wedding photography business part time to full time, it was scary! I felt a lot of anxiety about it. There was a lot of planning and strategies involved. I can identify with the uncertainty and questions you may have about making the decision to transition. First and foremost, you […]
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Determining your base pricing for your wedding photography business is so personal and can get really complex. Before I go into a lot of detail about pricing, I want you to know that there is a free pricing guide available in the description for you to download. I am going to go over the factors […]
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It's not easy balancing all the things, especially as a wedding photographer. When you're a passion-driven person, it's hard. I can relate to this which is why I'm dedicated to helping photographers strike that perfect balance between work and personal life.