Here’s the thing: Pricing is complicated. Valerie Gernhauser of Sapphire Events is joining me for this episode…and this time, I’m the one being interviewed! In this episode, Valerie and I are diving into the specifics of the WHAT and the WHY of Wedding Photography Pricing. What is INCLUDED in the pricing and WHY does it […]

A beautiful wedding at the New Orleans Museum of Art.

I can still remember when I started my business, arbitrarily choosing prices based on what another photographer was charging..but just a little less since I was “new.” Sound familiar? Pricing is so much more than an arbitrary number. It’s based on your market, your personal financial situation, your experience level and portfolio as well as […]

Shooting a wedding can seem like such a huge ordeal! Capturing that special moment as a bride walks down the aisle and all of the significant events leading up to that moment and following that moment can feel like a lot of pressure sometimes. The best way to go about alleviating that pressure and setting […]

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 […]