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July 8, 2019

FILED IN: Wedding

Wedding Venture Featured Vendor badge

I’m excited to be a featured wedding photographer over at Wedding Venture today! When they contacted me to let me know they were naming me a top wedding photographer in Baton Rouge, I was just a lil’ bit pumped. These days, there seem to be a ton of wedding directories out there. And if you’re […]

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 […]

May 30, 2019

FILED IN: Church, Wedding

Bride and groom grinning

Beth and Jordy’s Gonzales wedding at Holy Rosary Catholic Church–followed by their reception at Elegant Affairs–was one for the books, y’all. I talk a lot with my clients about what documentary wedding photography really means, and how it affects their day (or doesn’t, really). These guys were a couple who just got it, right away, and […]

May 14, 2019

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Bride and her daughter getting ready for wedding

Erin and Marcus are two of THE most amazing, sweet, fun people I’ve ever worked with. I knew their wedding at Elegant Affairs was going to be a blast AND I WAS NOT WRONG, FOLKS. Despite us having some CRAZY weather roll through, everything went off absolutely perfectly for their wedding day. The guys at […]

February 14, 2019

FILED IN: Wedding

Baton Rouge Bridal Photographer What Is Bridal Session 18

Planning the little details for your wedding day can be completely overwhelming, I know. It seems like every time you turn around, there’s another decision to make. Pretty soon you’re not sure what you really need, and what’s just one more thing on your “list” for the sake of it. Is a bridal photography session […]

February 12, 2019

FILED IN: Wedding

New Orleans Engagement Photographer Crescent Park 25

Check out what she had to say about working with Bayou Rose Photography. THIS CHICK. I love her, so hard. Erin was sweet enough to record a testimonial video for me to share with you guys, and I can’t wait for you to see it (even though it made me blush just a lil’ bit). […]

February 9, 2019

Baton Rouge Wedding Photographer How To Choose a Wedding Photographer 1

Wedding Venues: What to Know to Help You Pick ‘Em! Okay, so you’ve finally got a ring on it – but NOW WHAT?! You’re staring at a very large and very empty wedding planning notebook, with a million things to do and no idea where to start. I get it. Planning your perfect day comes […]

January 6, 2019

FILED IN: Education, Wedding

Baton Rouge Wedding Photographer Tips for a Stress Free Wedding Day 1

Okay, small confession – the headline is a lie. There’s no such thing as a stress FREE wedding, per se – but you can come pretty close to achieving one by knowing a few things ahead of your wedding day, and planning accordingly. There will be many things outside of your control when you’re preparing to […]

December 30, 2018

FILED IN: Wedding

What Is Wedding Photojournalism 1

What Is Wedding Photojournalism? So, it’s official – you’re getting married! Whether the proposal has been a long time coming, or one of those situations in which you just *knew* early on. Odds are, the time for decision-making is now upon you. The butterflies have settled, surprise has worn off, and you now have decisions […]

November 19, 2018

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Gonzales Wedding Photographer St Theresa The Carriage House 129

Gonzales Wedding Photography at St Theresa and The Carriage House Some people in this world just give you that feeling. The one where you feel like your life is better for having known them. You know what I mean? I got that feeling from Courtney from the very second I first met her. And it […]

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