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August 2, 2019

Bride descends aisle in black and white

Creating a Wedding Ceremony from Scratch | by Randi Fracassi Today, we’re talking about the wedding ceremony. What should you expect when you’re planning one? What elements are necessary, what do they mean, and how can you make it your own? Lead on, Randi. 😉 First and foremost, let’s address that no two ceremonies are […]

July 26, 2019

being a bridesmaid tips

Being A Bridesmaid – What You Need to Know | by Randi Fracassi Being a bridesmaid (or bride’s man!) is exciting, and an honor. The bride picked you–whether you are a family member or one of her closest friends, you get the privilege of standing beside her and her honey on their wedding day to […]

July 19, 2019

intentional wedding planning

Wedding Planning With Me: How to Plan Your Wedding With Intention | By Randi Fracassi We all want a beautiful wedding. A day where all the details reflect you and your style, that tells a story. You want a day that has your guests experiencing the best night of your life with you. The trick, […]

July 12, 2019

FILED IN: Education, Wedding

Graphic image, do you need a second photographer for your wedding?

When you’re planning a wedding, there are a lot of decisions to make. Once choice facing you when it comes to booking your wedding photographer is whether or not to have a second photographer for your wedding day. But the value of having a second photographer can’t be overstated! What are the advantages of having […]

July 11, 2019

FILED IN: Education

Graphic of how to protect your photographs from storm weather

Protect Your Photos | How to Prepare For A Storm   Living in Louisiana means that storm preparedness is something ingrained from an early age. We love us a good hurricane party, right? Our state is filled with strong, resilient people, possessed of an unbeatable sense of humor. But as amusing as the many memes on […]

July 5, 2019

How to have a successful vendor meeting

Who wants wedding planning tips? You. You want wedding planning tips! And look who’s in luck, because I’ve got a great article on the blog today, courtesy of wedding-planning expert Randi! She runs Poppy Lane Events and has been planning weddings in Baton Rouge and New Orleans like a boss for years, now. Randi knows weddings, […]

June 28, 2019

Maid of honor wipes tear from bride's face while getting ready

Are you considering the value of getting ready photography? Maybe you’re starting to get all of your ducks in a row and gathering photography quotes, and now you’re wondering what it’s for. I hear this question from couples a lot. “Well, I don’t know that I really need photographs of me getting my hair and […]

June 21, 2019

what to pack in your wedding emergency kit

What should you pack in your wedding day emergency kit? There are a million lists out there, but what do you really need? Having photographed many weddings in Baton Rouge and New Orleans, I’ve seen a lot of scrambling when unexpected emergencies come up. It’s hard to anticipate everything that may come your way on your wedding day, […]

June 14, 2019

FILED IN: Education

Tree with Spanish moss overlayed by text Best Photography Locations in Baton Rouge

Wondering what the best photography locations in the Baton Rouge area are? I hear this question a lot! “Where should we take our pictures??” Lucky for you, I’ve photographed a lot of sessions – in a lot of different locations! But the best location for you will be dependent on the look you want, and […]

January 8, 2019

FILED IN: Birth, Education

A list of things to pack for the hospital when having a baby

What to Pack in Your Hospital Bag So, you’re having a baby! Congrats. It’s one of the most wonderful (and most terrifying) times in your life. I’ve had two of my own little humans, so between that and having photographed a LOT of births in the Baton Rouge area, I’ve learned a thing or two […]

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