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What three adjectives best describe your wedding? Elegant, Grand, Magnificent Tell us about your wedding venue(s) and why you chose to get married there. We chose to get married at St. John’s Cathedral for several reasons. I attended Cathedral Carmel in middle school and made my first communion at St. John’s; therefore, this church is […]
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Color Palette: Blush, Gold, Navy What three adjectives best describe your wedding? Heartfelt, Classic, Amazing Tell us about your wedding venue(s) and why you chose to get married there. I am a parishioner of St. John, love Father Chester and love the gorgeous Cathedral! Le Pavillon is absolutely gorgeous and the Petroleum Club takes care […]
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Color Palette: Blush and Ivory What three adjectives best describe your wedding? Joyous, Long-awaited, Graceful Tell us about your wedding venue(s) and why you chose to get married there. Our wedding ceremony took place at the Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist. I have received all of my sacraments through the Cathedral, so it was […]
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Wedding Planning: Southern Couture Weddings Prep Location: Carriage House Ceremony Location: St. John’s Cathedral Florals: Flowers by Rodney Catering/Reception: City Club Wedding Cake: Crystal Weddings Groom’s Cake: Sky’s the Limit Cakes Wedding Dress & Boutique: Allure & A-Nets Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Amsale Bride’s Hair: Lauren Raymond Bride’s Makeup: Victoria Richard Music: Rewind Band Jennifer and Trey were […]
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Derek and Emily met at a New Year’s Party in the year 2006. They were a year apart, attending two different schools but fate had its way with these too. Just a few months passed before these two were “officially official”…high school sweethearts. In Emily’s eyes, they’ve grown up together and become not only lovers […]
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Amber + Michael met initially at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Baton Rouge. But their first interaction was when Michael asked Amber to dance. In that moment, Amber was immediately drawn to Michael’s confidence…and agreed to give him a chance. After that day…they spend the next day together…and the next and the next…and well…that […]
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Though Jake swears it’s been 8 years and Shelby says 7…lol…the day of their wedding marked the “official” start of a new chapter for Shelby + Jake. 😉 They met through mutual friends and have spent the past ? years since becoming each others whole world. 🙂 Jake proposed at the UL Bowl Game in December […]
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For Tara + Drew….sparks flew from the start. And over the years their connection has only grown deeper. I was so honored to have had the opportunity to photograph this couple…on my BIRTHDAY! 🙂 What an incredible gift. Tara grew up in an old plantation home, so her wedding was very much inspired by her love […]
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Lauren + Myles originally met through a family member. Lauren admits that their connection was instant and over the past four years, they’ve continued to grow as a couple. Through good times and through bad times, Lauren + Myles have found their rhythm and are ready to take on life as a married couple. I […]
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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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