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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
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Ceremony- Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church of St. Louis Prep: Ritz Carlton St. Louis Venue: Bellerive Country Club Planner: Elyse Jennings Weddings Photographer: Catherine Guidry Florist: An Affair to Remember Cake: De La Creme Studio Linens: Nuage Designs Inc Chair, Chargers and Plates: The Aries Company Stage & Lighting: The Real Events Inc Invitations & […]
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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! […]
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A day in our lives lately has been full of lots of things: joy, laughter, tears, snuggles, yawns, coffee, music and so much more. Having a little girl has been the biggest blessing we ever could have imagined and we’re currently soaking up every moment. Our friend and talented photographer Jason Cohen recently created something […]
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Photography: Catherine Guidry | Planning/Design : Lonney Jane Productions | Prep: Henry Howard Hotel | Venue: Il Mercato | Florals: Duia and Jean | Linens: La Tavola Linens | Rings: Brilliance in Diamonds | Cake: Chasing Wang | Bridesmaids: Bella Bridesmaids | Band: Dplay Band | Tuxedo: LF Suits | Invitations: Amber Leblanc Studio | Officiant: Latoya Papillion Herr | Hair: Rachel Barbin | Makeup: Melissa Vaccaro | Second Line: […]
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BAKERY | La Louisiane BakeryBAND (Ceremony) | Harry Hardin BAND (Second Line) |Kinfolk Brass BandDJ | Leonardo Event GroupFLORIST | Antigua FloralHAIR | Ali Vasquez LIGHTING | Luminous EventsMAKEUP | Lynna Vo OFFICIANT | John AndersonPHOTOGRAPHER | Catherine Guidry PLANNER | Brooke Casey WeddingsTRANSPORTATION (Wedding Party Bus) | Audubon LimoTRANSPORTATION (Rolls Royce) | VIP TransportationVENUE […]
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BAKERY | La Lousiane, @laloubakery BRIDE’S DRESS | Liz Martinez, @lizmartinezbridal BRIDE’S SHOES | Christian Louboutin, @louboutinworld BAND (CEREMONY) | Harry Hardin, @harry.hardin.5 BAND (POST DINNER) | Kinfolk, @kinfolkbrassband2020 BAND (RECEPTION) | Joe Simon’s Jazz Trio, @joesimonsjazz COCKTAIL HOUR BAR | Lovegood, @lovegoodrentals CATERER | Joel’s, @joelscatering CEREMONY VENUE | Marigny Opera House, @marignyoperahouse FLORIST […]
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If you work in the wedding or events industry, it’s safe to say you know just how important getting published is. It allows for your work to get exposure and for your name to get out there into the world. 95% of couples use blogs and magazines to plan their wedding, and publications are the […]
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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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