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Lake Charles Wedding Photographer | Nathaniel + Corie

Lake Charles Wedding Photographer I loved meeting Nathaniel and Corie and being a part of their big day. Though their day wasn’t as big as they initially envision because of COVID. They’re one of the many couples who have had to change their plans over the last year. They were originally going to get married...

DeRidder Portrait Photographer | Jenna + Jordan

DeRidder Portrait Photographer Who says you have to have an occasion to take pretty pictures? Jenna and Jordan have been dating for two-a-half-years, and they are just the cutest. Jenna is finishing up her freshman year at Northwestern and Jordan is about to graduate high school. I got to do Jenna’s senior photos in February...

Jennings Family Photographer | Reed Family

Jennings Family Photographer Waaaaaay back in October Katie from Reed Through the Lens Photography took our maternity photos as part of a session trade. We had her family photos schedule for the end of November, but they got rescheduled because of weather. Then they got rescheduled again. And again. And again! On Friday we were...

Dry Creek Venue Family Session | Richard Family

Dry Creek Venue Family Session It is so good to be outside and behind the camera again! The awesome folks at Dry Creek Venue let us come out last weekend and use their gorgeous property for a family photo session. Check out their Facebook page if you’re looking for a spot for an event!! We’ve...

Los Pinos Wedding Photography | Allie + Carson

Los Pinos Wedding Photography I got to do Allie and Carson’s engagement photos back in August, so I’ve been waiting for this one for a while, and it was an amazing day!  You could just tell being there how supportive their friends and family are, and how many people are rooting for them. It’s so...

Alexandria Family Photographer | Katelyn + Emily

Alexandria Family Photographer Confession: I LOVE it when my sister-in-law says, “can I have you take some photos of the girls when you’re in town?” Um, YES! It was such a joy to get to see family at Christmas, including meeting our niece, Emily, for the first time, and introducing our NC family to Clara!...

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