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Michelle and Grant’s wedding was so unique and perfect. The ceremony held mid-week was extremely intimate and personal. Everyone gave toasts and enjoyed the incredible food at the French Press. After a bit of rest and preparation they celebrated round two at La Marquise with a larger group! It was absolutely wonderful. Michelle and Grant […]
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Wedding Prep: Carriage House Hotel Ceremony: St. John Cathedral Reception: La Marquise Ceremony/Event Rentals: Event Rentals Wedding Coordination: Brent Lavergne Catering: Petroleum Club Florals: Flowers by Rodney Wedding Cake: Sweet Southern Ladies Groom’s Cake: Sweet Southern Ladies Wedding Dress: First dress by Stephen Yearick from Brick House Bridal; second dress from Monroe’s Boutique. Wedding Shoes: […]
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Wedding Planning: Southern Couture Weddings Prep Location: Carriage House Ceremony Location: St. John’s Cathedral Florals: Flowers by Rodney Catering/Reception: City Club Wedding Cake: Crystal Weddings Groom’s Cake: Sky’s the Limit Cakes Wedding Dress & Boutique: Allure & A-Nets Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Amsale Bride’s Hair: Lauren Raymond Bride’s Makeup: Victoria Richard Music: Rewind Band Jennifer and Trey were […]
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Ceremony: St. Peter’s Catholic Church Reception: Petroleum Club Lafayette Florals: Flowers by Rodney Event Rentals: Dream Maker by Marcy Briscoe Wedding/Groom’s Cake: Crystal Wedding Wedding Dress Designer & Boutique: Martina Liana/Bustle Wedding Shoes: Stuart Weitzman Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Watters Groom’s Apparel: Mary Ellen’s Tux Shop Bride’s Hair: Lori Lemelle of Salon NV Bride’s Makeup: Melanie Hammon of […]
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Ceremony: St. Joseph Catholic Church Reception: Springs Ballroom Florals: Flowers by Rodney Wedding Cake: Cake Barn Groom’s Cake: Denise Aguillard Wedding Dress: A-Nets Wedding Shoes: Liz Rene’ Couture Groom’s Apparel: Miller’s Bride’s Hair: Linda Richard Bride’s Makeup: Amy from Merle Norman Transportation: Acadiana Courier Music: Louisiana Red This day has been five years in the […]
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Sometime two years ago, fate had its way with Ellen + Philip. They met in passing at the local gathering for Rhythms on the River and felt an instant connection! When I first interacted with Ellen + Philip for their engagements, I was instantly in awe of their comfort level with one another. It was as if […]
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Andrea + Thomas said from the beginning that what they MOST desired was a wedding focused around the mass and the sacrament of marriage. They wanted their day to be timeless, simple and elegant; it was EXACTLY that! 🙂 Their ceremony revolved around the Croation Marriage Crucifix Tradition (where they said their vows holding the […]
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Derek and Emily met at a New Year’s Party in the year 2006. They were a year apart, attending two different schools but fate had its way with these too. Just a few months passed before these two were “officially official”…high school sweethearts. In Emily’s eyes, they’ve grown up together and become not only lovers […]
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Ande + Chris initially met in high school and began dating years ago during Ande’s freshman year of college! They’ve survived a long distance relationship, graduate school and are finally in the same city and embarking on a new journey as husband and wife! <3 This sweet couple loves to relax on the river, attend concerts […]
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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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