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Dress Designer: Sottero and Midgley Dress Boutique: A-Nets in Lafayette Veil: Bel Aire Bridal Florals: Root Floral Design Shoes: Zara Accessories: Earings from Nordstrom, Bracelet was a Christmas gift my dad Hair/Makeup: Katie Vincent from Joie De Vivre Was this the dress you initially thought you’d wear for your wedding? Not at all! It is […]
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Color Palette: Ivory, Light Tan, and Green What adjectives best describe your wedding? Classic and Celebratory Tell us about your wedding venue(s) and why you chose to get married there. We chose the Columns Hotel for our reception venue because we wanted a place that emphasized southern charm for our out-of-town guests and we love to […]
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If you’re not following my instagram account: www.instagram.com/catherineguidry, then you may not know that we just moved into our first home this year. After getting married in December (highlight of our special day here), we decided to settle in Lafayette where we originally attended college! The time here has been so much fun already and I […]
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Color Palette: Rain, Blush, and Ivory What three adjectives best describe your wedding? Elegant, beautiful, memorable Tell us about your wedding venue(s) and why you chose to get married there. We got married at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church which is where my parents were married, so it was special. Our reception was at Le […]
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Color Palette: Coral, Mint, and Ivory What three adjectives best describe your wedding? Fun, Cajun, Perfect Tell us about your wedding venue(s) and why you chose to get married there. I loved how unique the Equine center was, especially that the dance floor was located outside! What was your favorite wedding purchase? My dress:) What […]
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Dress Designer: Kenneth Winston Dress Boutique: Lemon Drop Veil: Bel Aire Bridal Shoes: Betsey Johnson Accessories: Ben’s Aunt’s Earrings (the 6th bride to wear them!) Hair Stylist: Sara Buteaux Makeup Artist: Linzy Cormier Was this the dress you initially thought you’d wear for your wedding? I was open to different styles when I first started trying […]
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Color Palette: Black and White Stripes with Pop of Summer Colors What three adjectives best describe your wedding? Colorful, Delicious, and a BLAST Tell us about your wedding venue(s) and why you chose to get married there. We got married at our church. We met the associate pastor, Tim, in a new member class a […]
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Dress Designer: Berta Dress Boutique: Blanc Bridal Couture Shoes: Blue by Betsey Johnson Accessories: Bracelet from Golden Touch in Church Point Hair Stylist/Makeup Artist: Sara Buteaux Tell Me About Your Dress! Why did you choose this look? It was exactly what I was looking for! My dream dress 🙂 I wanted a WOW dress, one […]
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Color Palette: Periwinkle, Blush, and Ivory What three adjectives best describe your wedding? Southern, Elegant, Fun Tell us about your wedding venue(s) and why you chose to get married there. Being born and raised in Baton Rouge, I love this city and all things relating to South Louisiana. I’ve always been fascinated with Louisiana History, […]
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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.