When I first decided that I wanted to turn my passion for photography into a full-time occupation, I had no idea where to start! After tons of research and a whole lot of trial and error, I made my dream come true, turning all my plans into a reality! Over a decade of making mistakes, […]

Vendors Instagram Handles: Photographer: Catherine Guidry – @catherineguidryPlanner: Becky Lampp –  @spanishoakeventsVenue: The Estate at Charropin Beach Florist: Mary Johnston of Merry Floral – @merryfloralMakeup/Hair: Rachel Barbin – @Rachel_barbinRentals: Distressed Rentals – @distressedrentalsCatering: Black Pearl Catering – @blackpearlcateringcoBride’s Dress: BHLDN – @bhldnGroom’s Apparel: Harper & Jones – @harperandjonesMusic: The Co & Co Traveling Show – @thecoandcotravelinshow

I think we all know that having too many photos at the end of a shoot is MUCH better than not having enough. After all, with what we do as wedding photographers there’s no going back to “redo” right? It’s imperative that we capture each moment in a quality way, and sometimes that takes a […]

On Instagram: Planning + Design – @mintjulepproductionsPrep Location: @ulalumnihouseCeremony Venue – @ascensionoflafayette Reception Venue – Bride’s residencePhotographer – @catherineguidry Videographer – @studiovieuxcarre Catering – @mazensgrillFlorist – @doris_ioneBand – @atownalistEvent Rentals – @partycentrallafayetteTransportation – @luxurylimooflafayetteBakery – @kathleenshortandsweet @skysthelimitHair + Makeup – @glam_nolallc // @studio121Stationery – @scripturanolaLinens: @nuagedesigns @latavolalinens

If you know me, you know how IN LOVE I am with the Nikon D3S. I’ve photographed with it consistently since 2013! In fact, I’ve purchased this exact same camera FOUR TIMES because of how much I love to shoot with it! You may be wondering, “If you’re so into the Nikon D3S, why did […]

Ceremony- Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church of St. LouisPrep: Ritz Carlton St. Louis Venue: Bellerive Country ClubPlanner: Elyse Jennings WeddingsPhotographer: Catherine GuidryFlorist: An Affair to RememberCake: De La Creme StudioLinens: Nuage Designs Inc Chair, Chargers and Plates: The Aries CompanyStage & Lighting: The Real Events Inc Invitations & Stationery: Scriptura Nola Band : The Charles […]

Do you have a go-to lens? A favorite that you always find yourself reaching for? I know I sure do, and it’s definitely the 24-70mm f/2.8, both the original Nikkor version and the newer S Lens! Let me tell you why! My favorite thing about this lens is that it’s incredibly versatile. I can shoot […]

We’ve all been there; walking into a shoot or meeting with a client, feeling full of nerves and uncertainty. Sometimes it’s difficult to truly take ownership of your skills and abilities and to know your worth as a photographer, but it’s SO important to work toward building that confidence in yourself and in your work! […]