Getting published is something that many professional photographers strive for! It validates the work and allows the client’s special day to be shared in a more regional or national capacity. What’s more exciting than sharing your photography with the public? Not only is it a great accomplishment in general to be published, but it’s a […]

Something that I’ve come to realize over the course of my career as a photographer is that what you wear to an event is very important brand representaition of who you are as a professional and photographer! To some, this may seem like an exaggeration… but when you’re spending 10 or 11 hours shooting a […]

Planning + Design – Mint Julep Productions | Prep Location: UL Alumni House | Ceremony Venue – Ascension of Lafayette | Reception Venue – Bride’s residence | Photographer – Catherine Guidry | Videographer – Studio Vieux Carre | Catering – Mazens Grill | Florist – Doris Ione | Band – A Town A List | […]

Planning+Design : Elyse Jennings Weddings | Photography : Catherine Guidry | Videography : Oak and Parish | Dressing Location : Windsor Court | Ceremony Venue St. Alphonsus | Reception Venue: Il Mercato | Florist : Bella Blooms Floral | Catering: Joel Catering | Wedding Cake : Chasing Wang | Groom’s cake : Haydels Bakery | […]

We are incredibly honored to have Ashley + Doug’s wedding selected for features in BRIDES Real Weddings!! To see the full feature, please click the link below. A huge thank you to BRIDES for sharing this gorgeous and memorable occasion on a national stage: https://www.brides.com/french-italian-dinner-party-il-mercato-new-orleans-5181013

Using presets is a highly debated topic in the photography industry. Some people like presets because of workflow improvements, but others argue that it’s “cheating” or actually slows down the process because presets don’t look the same on every image. Let’s get into some of the pros and cons of using Lightroom presets and you […]

Shooting weddings requires a lot of moving around. I used to lug a ton of lighting gear around, but over time I’ve been able to really hone into exactly what I need on a wedding day! Now, the only lighting gear I really use is a speed light! To be more specific, I use a […]

Setting boundaries is one of the most difficult and challenging parts of running your own business. How do you stick to your boundaries while still providing a great client experience? This is something I’m always working on, but I have found a good balance at this stage of my life and business. By nature, I am […]

As small business owners, there’s always SOMETHING we need to get done. And don’t get me wrong… I know that all of us will do whatever it takes to grow our business and keep things running smoothly, but sometimes it’s hard!! Sometimes, you can’t keep up with all of those emails. Sometimes, you just have […]

One of the most important components of building your client base and expanding your photography business is to provide an incredible client experience. The best way to do that is to CONNECT with your clients! If you haven’t already, the first thing I recommend is to read the book How to Win Friends and Influence People by […]