Bridals

The Bridal Experience

If you choose to add on a bridal session I tend to like to have these scheduled 2 -3 months before your special day. Please do not reach out to me 2-3 months before you wedding date, please be on my books for that time frame. So that means reach out to me about 6 months prior to your wedding date. Please let your seamstress know that you will need your dress to be ready and your final fitting to be BEFORE this timeframe. This allows for incase we have to reschedule due to inclement weather, editing time, delivery, and gives time for you to order prints that you may want to display at your reception venue. After the bridal session you will feel even more comfortable with me thus allowing you to be more at ease with me photographing your special day.

If you are a Reed Through The Lens Bride meaning you have a signed contract with me and the non refundable retainer has been paid and you wish to have this session done as an add on, the cost is $375 plus any travel fees if any. If you are not a Reed Through The Lens Photography bride meaning that you have hired another photographer for your wedding day and you wish to have these taken by me, the cost is $450 plus any travel fees if any.

If booking a bridal session please keep in mind that Saturdays stay open for wedding bookings so I DO NOT schedule bridals on Saturdays (sometimes we have last minute wedding request) and if I don't have a wedding booked then I keep it open for time with my little family. 

Bridals are to be scheduled on either Weekdays either morning or evening is when I like to schedule these sessions or Sunday's.

Prices are subject to change without notice. Pricing is based off of all photo sessions done within 10 miles of Jennings, Louisiana will not acquire a travel fee. Most clients do not mind the travel as it gives them a different look of locations than where they may be from. If you choose to have your photos taken at a different location, the price will change according to the mileage and the travel time.

Indoor Location versus Outdoor Location

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Locations that require a session fee verses Free Public Locations


You have a little bit of deciding to do. Things to keep in mind.

Indoor Locations may offer mirrors to use or a place such as a dressing room or a small bathroom to change into your gown. Indoor locations are suitable for bridals scheduled year-round. Indoor locations may offer an air conditioned atmosphere. If you choose an indoor location you do not have to worry as much about the weather conditions. Depending on which indoor location you choose will depend on the look that it gives your photos. Some may offer a classic and timeless look to your bridals.

Locations that require a session fee that are outdoors may offer an outside area for you to change into your gown. That is definitely a question to ask your venue of choice. Also another thing is most of these types of locations will have stunning views or manicured yards. Thats maybe a question to maybe ask your venue of choice is if their venue grounds have blooms on their yards such as flower bushes or trees. Maybe ask them when is the best time of the year to go for blooms. If choosing this option it is best to have a backup date in mind in case of weather, maybe ask their policy on rescheduling. If the grounds are too wet, your high heel shoes may sink into the ground. It is sometimes worth to pay these fees for these great locations because most of the time there won't be a lot of other sessions going on at the same time as yours because they typically run off of a timed schedule.

Most free Public Locations do not have a spot to change into your gown. If you choose this route I do recommend bringing a friend or two along to help hold up a bed sheet provided by you. If choosing this option it is best to have a backup date in mind in case of weather. If the grounds are too wet, your high heel shoes may sink into the ground. Bring an older pair of high heels of same heel length if the grounds are wet.

If I could give one tip it would be to invest in real flowers for your bouquet. They photograph so beautifully.

NOTE: If choosing a venue, whether indoor or outdoor, please stay in touch so that we can all 3 coordinate our schedules. Please inquire with them about their business or photography hours and their openings both dates and times.

Let's talk Bouquet for a moment.

Real of faux flowers? Either one will of course be beautiful. I just wanted to share some tips. Your bridal bouquet will be in more than 50 percent of your bridal images. I can't recommend enough that if you can budget wise to splurge on your bouquet. Real flowers photography so beautifully.

WHAT TO BRING

Before your bridal session, think through everything you’ll be wearing on wedding day. The checklist might seem obvious, but it’s easy to forget one or two elements if you don’t make a checklist. So take a few minutes to think through the process of getting dressed to ensure you don’t forget something: dress (and any special undergarments), shoes, veil, hair pieces, belt/sash and jewelry for ears, wrist, and neck and your BOUQUET. It’s also a good idea to bring a white sheet in case the ground is wet. We want to protect the dress and shoes from getting dirty! Sometimes a white shower curtain is a helpful item to bring along since it will put a waterproof barrier between the dress and the ground. If you’re doing your bridal session outside in a warm month, be sure to bring some bottles of water.


WHO TO BRING

Bridal sessions are always fun when you share the experience with someone who is close to you. Bring your mom, sister or maid-of-honor along to help with moving around in the dress. I always love when the mother of the bride is able to come along. It really makes the experience extra special for the bride and I love having mom’s help for things like veil tosses and fluffing the dress. Be careful of bringing too many people though! Three to four helpers is a good number. Please bring someone that does not have knee or back problems as the assist job does require some bending down to make sure you dress is absolutely perfect. I will be there to help assist also, but the friends do love the opportunity to tag along and typically are super excited to help so that I can focus on the lighting, the sun, and the perfect pose and images for you.

Hair and Make up

Once your location is chosen, if the location is chosen by you, please look up the address on the gps to see exactly how long it will take you to arrive at that location. If you choose a location by me, please ask me for the address so that you can look up the driving distance. Please make sure that both hair and make up runs on time and is finished in enough time for you to get to the location. We will start at our scheduled time, Sharp. If arriving late, it will unfortunately deduct from your session time with me.


Subjects that wear glasses, let's talk for a moment. I feel like if you wear glasses on a regular basis then you may not feel or look like yourself without them. So therefore I do recommend still wearing them and not talking them off, but sadly I can't edit out glares, reflections, or can't change the appearance of the blue light, or the dark lens transition feature on the eye glasses. If you have an image that you absolutely love, I can possibly try to send the image off to get corrected at an estimated cost of $20 per image at the cost of the clients expense.


NO spray tans pretty please. I will not be able to edit out the orange skin tones out of all of those images. They may say that their solution doesn't turn your skin orange, but I have seen over and over again different results......... If you are here on this page its because you are interested in booking, so please be patient with all of this information. Below you will see numerous, numerous sample photos, all of this was put together with you in mind. This information below is to help you decide and to see visuals.

Below are samples of bridals taken at Shadows on the Teche located in New Iberia, LA


If you are interested in this location, you may contact Shadows on the Teche for pricing on the use of their venue. There is a restroom to change in your dress. I do charge a travel fee to go to this venue. You may inquire with me on pricing for travel.

Below are samples of bridals taken at Avery Island/ Jungle Gardens located in Avery Island, LA


You may contact Avery Island for pricing on the use of their venue. There is a restroom to change into your dress. I do charge a travel fee to go to this venue. You may inquire with me on pricing for travel.


Below are samples of St. Edmunds Church, Lafayette, LA


If this location is chosen we will have to call them to see what their policy is. I discovered this church by driving in Lafayette and I had to stop and take photos of the beauty of this church. The first photo alone would make so many beautiful images. I am unsure of their policies but I wanted to add it as an option, and if chosen we can find out the details if this can be used. You may inquire with me on pricing for travel.

Below are samples of bridals taken at Sunny Meade Wedding & Reception Facility located in Scott, LA

You may contact Sunny Meade for pricing on the use of their venue. There is a restroom to change into your dress. I do charge a travel fee to go to this venue. You may inquire with me on pricing for travel.

Below are samples of bridals taken at Nottoway Plantation

You may contact Nottoway Plantation for pricing on the use of their venue. There is a restroom to change into your dress. I do charge a travel fee to go to this venue. This venue is gorgeous. Think of it as splurging. This only happens hopefully once. I do currently charge $150 to travel here to this location as it does tie up majority of my day for coming here. (I do not mind, but I do have to charge accordingly for it.)

Below are samples of bridals taken at The Secret Garden in Sulphur, LA

This bride chose the indoor only package that The Secret Garden has. This included the inside of the first floor and the second floor as well as the porch area.

There is a restroom to change into your dress. You may contact the Secret Garden for pricing on the use of their venue. I do charge a travel fee to go to this venue. You may inquire with me on pricing for travel.

Below are samples of John Nickerson House Event Center in Lafayette, LA


You may contact the John Nickerson House Event Center for the pricing of their venue. I do charge a travel fee to go to this venue. You may inquire with me on travel pricing.

Below are samples of bridals taken at Grand Opera House of the South in Crowley, LA


You may contact Grand Opera House of the South for pricing on the use of their venue. There is a restroom to change into your dress. I do charge a travel fee to go to this venue. You may inquire with me on pricing for travel.


Below is First Baptist in Crowley, LA



Currently there is no fee for this location on the use of their location. There is no restroom, and we can not go inside. Outside photos only. You will have to arrive with your dress on as there is no where to change. Or bring a sheet and bring friends to hold it up as you change. I do charge a travel fee to go to this venue. You may inquire with me on pricing for travel.

Below are samples of photos taken at in Lafayette, LA


Currently there is no fee for this location on the use of their location. There is no restroom, and we can not go inside. Outside photos only. You will have to arrive with your dress on as there is no where to change. Or bring a sheet and bring friends to hold it up as you change. I do charge a travel fee to go to this venue. You may inquire with me on pricing for travel.


Below are samples taken in Lafayette, LA at the UL alumni Center


This is maternity photos but would be just as beautiful for bridals. There is a small fee. There is no restroom, and we can not go inside. Outside photos only. You will have to arrive with your dress on as there is no where to change. Or bring a sheet and bring friends to hold it up as you change. I do charge a travel fee to go to this venue. You may inquire with me on pricing for travel.

Below are samples of bridals taken at Cypress Grove Wedding Venue in Eunice, LA


There is a restroom to change into your dress. You may contact Cypress Grove Wedding Venue for pricing on the use of their venue. I do charge a travel fee to go to this venue. You may inquire with me on pricing for travel.


Below are samples of bridals taken at Cypress Grove Wedding Venue in Eunice, LA


There is a restroom to change into your dress. You may contact Cypress Grove Wedding Venue for pricing on the use of their venue. I do charge a travel fee to go to this venue. You may inquire with me on pricing for travel.


Below are samples of bridals taken at Rosedown Plantation in St. Francisville

There is a restroom to change into your dress. You may contact Rosedown plantation for pricing on the use of their venue. I do charge a travel fee to go to this venue. This venue is gorgeous. Think of it as splurging. This only happens hopefully once. I do currently charge $150 to travel here to this location as it does tie up majority of my day for coming here. (I do not mind, but I do have to charge accordingly for it.)



Below are samples of bridals taken at Greenwood Plantation in St. Francisville

There is a restroom to change into your dress. You may contact Greenwood plantation for pricing on the use of their venue. Last time that I checked $250 was their fee. I do charge a travel fee to go to this venue. This venue is gorgeous. Think of it as splurging. This only happens hopefully once. I do currently charge $150 to travel here to this location as it does tie up majority of my day for coming here. (I do not mind, but I do have to charge accordingly for it.)



Below are samples of photos taken near Arnaudville, LA (google the towns location)


Currently there is no fee for this location on the use of this location. There is no restroom, and we can not go inside. Outside photos only. You will have to arrive with your dress on as there is no where to change. Or you can bring a sheet and have friends hold it up for you as you change. I do charge a travel fee to go to this venue. You may inquire with me on pricing for travel.


Below are samples taken at Maison Mouton Bed and Breakfast


You may inquire with them on the venue fee for bridals. I do charge a fee to travel here, You may inquire with me on pricing for travel.

Below are samples taken in Lake Arthur, LA


There is currently no travel fee. There is no spot to change into dress. No restroom, No indoor option.

Below are samples of photos taken in Jennings, LA


Currently there is no fee for this location on the use this privately owned residence. I will have to check with the home owner prior to the scheduling the session just to make sure its still okay. There is NO restroom to change into your dress, Outside photos only. I do not charge a travel fee to go to this location. This location is currently free.


Below are samples of a senior session that was taken at Rip Van Winkle Gardens in New Iberia, LA


I included this senior gallery here to show that it would make a gorgeous place for bridals. There is a restroom to change into your dress. You may contact Rip Van Winkle Gardens for pricing on the use of their venue. I do charge a travel fee to go to this venue. You may inquire with me on pricing for travel.


Below are samples of photos taken in Gueydan, LA at a private residence.


Currently there is no fee for this location on the use of their location, however there is a travel fee for me to travel here. I would also need to okay the use of the property and set up a date with the home owner if you choose this location. There is no restroom, and we can not go inside the home. Outside photos only. You will have to arrive with your dress on as there is no where to change. Or bring a sheet and bring friends to hold it up as you change. I do charge a travel fee to go to this venue. You may inquire with me on pricing for travel.


Below are samples of Acadian Village in Lafayette, LA


Acadian Village offers a ton of looks. Take a look for yourself. There is a place to change. This venue does charge a fee to use and I do require a travel fee. You may inquire with me for travel price.

Below are samples of photos taken in Roanoke, LA


There is currently no fee for this location. There are no restrooms, no indoor. You will have to arrive with your dress on as there is no where to change. Or bring a sheet and bring friends to hold it up as you change. This location is only available at 530 pm or 6pm during the week days. This location can not be used during the daylight savings times because of the time frame that we need to shoot here, it would then be dark at that time.

Below are samples of photos taken at my studio in Jennings, LA


There is no fee to use this location. There is no restroom but you can change into your dress indoors at the studio. These would be indoor photos only! No Outside photos will be taken as my yard is not pretty for outdoor photos.

There are many, many, more options for bridals. You will just have to do some research. Here are a few more places. I have never been to. Feel free to google them for locations, pictures and fees.


There is a new place in Lake Charles called Revival Park which has a white chapel its so pretty

St. Mary's Episcopal in St Francisville

Oak Crossing in Lake Charles

Walnut Grove in Lake Charles

Big Lake Open Air Chapel

Someone please book here I am begging you lol ---- LaChute Plantation in Shreveport, LA google pics

The Arlington Plantation

Afton Villa Gardens

Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church as a beautiful outside walkway that would be great for bridals. Located in Saint Amant, Louisiana


Keep Reading below about your session

Prices are subject to change without notice. All photo session locations will be within 10 miles of Jennings, Louisiana. If you choose to have your photos taken at a different location, the price will change according to the mileage and the travel time.


Each photo session will come with a guaranteed 30 edited images. Images will be delivered to you via email from an online downloadable gallery. I will email you your session and from the comfort of your own home, you can simply open the email, and download the link (choose high resolution) and have your images in front of you. All final images are chosen by your photographer and will include a print release.

If you wish to have a CD instead of an online downloadable gallery. Please let me know and we can add an additional $5 fee for a shipping and handling fee for the mailing of your CD.

If you wish to have an USB instead of an online downloadable gallery. Please let me know and we can add an additional $20 fee for the cost of the USB, and for a shipping and handling fee for the mailing of your USB.


Pricing is 375.00 plus travel if any, if you are a bride of mine and are contracted with us for a wedding, 450.00 plus travel if any, if you are not contracted with us for a wedding.


Do you want to purchase a video add on for this session? Videos can be added on for an additional $400. I will need to know this ahead of time to prep for your video session.


My pricing reflects the education, the hours of learning and doing, along with the amount of experience it has taken me to be able to create consistent images. Not to mention that the price also reflects what we are experiencing as a whole. If you have purchased anything recently whether it be groceries or gas then you have noticed increasing in prices for everything. It only makes sense that us small businesses take measures that reflect the economy to stay afloat also. When looking for your photographer, don't worry about spending less worry about getting great, solid images because these will be around forever.
I love that I get to preserve the details and the memories so that they may be treasured for years to come by my clients and your families.


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